Obituaries

John J. Holmes Jr.

John J. Holmes Jr. NEWPORT — John J. Holmes Jr. was born on Aug. 5, 1939, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to John J. Holmes Sr. and Evelyn Deviou. John was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Deviou, and father, John J. Holmes Sr.; as well as his son, Ronald “Ron” Holmes. John passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Holmes, of Newport, New Hampshire; daughter, Anne Proctor, of Newport, New Hampshire, and son, Walter Holmes, of Weathersfield, Vermont; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no services at this time but there will be a private gathering celebrating John at a later date.

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