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Charles Holmes Obituary
Born in Richford, Vt., he lived in St. Albans, Vt., until moving to Meriden, as a young man where he met his beloved Geraldine Mickiewicz. Chuck attended Bellows Free Academy and was a foreman at Pratt and Whitney. Chuck will be most remembered as a very kind man whose care for his wife, Gerry, his three children, their spouses, and his radiant grandchildren was the most important thing to him. Chuck was a handsome man who enjoyed playing golf, rooting for the UConn women's basketball team, and, of course, his cigars. He will be missed so incredibly deeply.
Chuck is survived by the love of his life, Geraldine; his daughter, Ann and her husband, Marc; his sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Sheila and Matthew and his wife, Heidi; his grandchildren, Trevor, Kodi, Grant, Tessa, Josephine, and Reese; his brother, Robert and his sister, Brenda and their families; his sister-in-law, Roberta; as well as his many lifelong friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial to be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels, Holy Angels Campus, 585 Main St., South Meriden. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. There are no calling hours. For online condolences please visit jferryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Holmes
January 24, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Debbie Morse
January 21, 2018
Matt Holmes & Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandpa. I would chat with your Dad when he would bring his dearly loved grandchildren Grant,Tessa & Josephine to the morning care program at Putnam School.He always had a happy hello with a bright smile. He was a really nice person.I will miss his visits. May your memories help you all through this sad time. Debbie Morse
Meriden CT.
Sandy Seagren
January 20, 2018
With love and sympathy to Gerry, Matt and the rest of the Holmes family for such a major loss of a loved one. Prayers and peace to everyone.
Ray Berry
January 19, 2018
To Gerri and family, our deepest sympathies to you. Chuck was a fine man with a great laugh and wit. I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers to you.
From Ray,Sue,&Conner Berry
Everett Redmond
January 19, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Chuck at P&WA for several years. He was a pleasure to work with and I am grateful to have known him.
January 19, 2018
Chuck was such a kind person who truly lived for his family. What a smile he had, too. We send our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time of loss.
Love,
Mike, Airami, Kole and Jessa
January 18, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about chuck and your DAD our love and prayers are with you all Love Debbie and Melissa
Lou and Gerd Boucher
January 17, 2018
So sorry for your loss Gerry, and the entire family. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace and may God Bless.
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