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Peter Holmes Obituary
SANDOWN, NH - Peter G. Holmes, 61, of Sandown, died suddenly, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1953 in Worcester, MA and was the son of the late, W. Kenneth and Elsie (Johnson) Holmes. Peter was raised and educated in Worcester and received a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University. He is a longtime resident of Sandown.
Peter was employed for many years as a Computer Engineer with Sun Microsystems and several other computer companies. He was currently employed as a Realtor with Verani Realty of Londonderry. Peter was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV's, boating and snowmobiling. He was also an accomplished pilot. He was a plane owner and member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Members of the family include his Fiancée and 20 yr. companion, Linda Ilg of Sandown, his sister and her husband, Sandra and Raymond Marchetti, of Framingham, MA, and his niece, Bonnie (Marchetti) Lavoie. He was predeceased by his twin sister, Pamela Louise Holmes.
After cremation, an hour of visitation will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2015, from 3 to 4 pm, at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry, NH. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 4 pm in the funeral home. To send a condolence, or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com
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Richard TAYLOR
April 6, 2015
I just heard the news about Peter. My condolences to all the family. It has been a long time since we had seen each other but I remember his friendship when I first moved to Sandown back in '75. RIP Peter.
Ginger Mooney
April 6, 2015
My condolences to you Linda and your entire family. Want you to know I am thinking & praying for you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Ginger
Bill Hobin
April 3, 2015
My condolences Sandy to you and your family and Linda. I was shocked to hear of Peters passing. Some of the best times of my life were spent with Peter in Worcester as well as at the camp in Sandown. Deeply saddened
Claire Caliri
April 3, 2015
So Sorry to hear about Pete.
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