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EVERETT HOLMES Obituary

HOLMES, EVERETT T. Everett T. Holmes (Ed, Juney), 83, formerly of West Haven, beloved husband of Mary Holmes, passed away on January 14, 2015, at his home in Vernon, CT. The son of the late Everett T. Holm and Katherine (Denton) Golden. Besides his wife, Mary, Everett leaves behind three sons; Mark E. Holmes of New Haven, Donald E. Holmes (Jodi) of East Haven and James Rees of Florida, four daughters; Katherine L. Smith (Brian) of Texas, Evette H.Gilbert (Frank) of Branford, Kathy MacDonald of Florida and Kelli Koehler (Shawn) of Ellington. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald L. Holmes, and a sister, Irene Graham. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and his dog, Sophie. Everett retired from Wyatt Fuel Oil in 1989 where he was named driver of the year and moved to Florida soon after. He enjoyed sitting on his porch and talking with his neighbors whether in Florida or Vernon. Like his mother he loved animals and found comfort in them. He will be missed tremendously. Memorial services will be private at this time.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2015.

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Helene Logan

January 13, 2022

Hoping all is well, Evette. Still miss my pop (Roy Yost), too. They leave a hole in our hearts.

Martin

January 13, 2022

Evette hope all is well with you and family.

Evette

January 13, 2022

Dad I still miss you so much..

Evette Gilbert

January 13, 2020

I miss you so much.

March 6, 2016

Love you

March 6, 2016

Hello my father..
Words can't express the sadness I still feel. I miss our phone calls and you so much.
Love you..

Helene Logan

May 7, 2015

I was thinking of Everett's dad an came across this rememberance. I hope the family is finding peace and just want to say how nice your family was when I was a kid many years ago.

martin

March 7, 2015

Evette.thought of you & was trying to find you to say hi. Thats how I saw this. I know how much you cared for your father. My sincere condolence. M.

January 25, 2015

Mary.. We are so very sorry for your loss.. I just found out yesterday and still in shock. So much time has passed and I feel saddened that we did not have more time together. I have such fond memories of him growing up. Please know that the gift of good memories will help all of us during this time of grieving. God Bless you and your family. Loving prayers, Nancy & John

January 24, 2015

With Thoughts of Sympathy
When you lose someone very precious, no one
else can really know all that you feel But,
please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Thank you for all the good memories rest
in peace cousin.
Cousin Larry Holmes
East Haven

Saj

January 23, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

Ted Gilbert

January 20, 2015

Miss u pop pop. Youll always be in my heart. Love you very much.

January 20, 2015

Hello my Father..
I miss you so much

Barbara Masselli

January 19, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this Eddie was a good man with a wonderful sense of humor , my parents spent lots of time through the years with him and Mary..for they shared a lot in common.On a silly note my brother fell on him at my Wedding we all had a good laugh over the years remembering silly times, he was a good sport about it,I'm sure he will be greatly missed with our deepest sympathy prayers to all. The Masselli Family

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