Gordon D. Holmes

US Army World War II Veteran

Gordon D. Holmes, 88, of Suffield, formerly of Enfield and Newtown, died August 10. Born September 17, 1921, in New Britain, he was the son of Elizabeth (Walkley) and Roger Holmes.

Mr Holmes is survived by his children, Margaret “Peg” Holmes of Hyannis, Mass., and Nancy Douton of Columbia, Conn.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His stepchildren and step- grandchildren will also miss him. He was predeceased by two wives, Margaret (Wells) Holmes and Patricia (Corcoran) Holmes; and his brother John Holmes.

A veteran of World War II, Mr Holmes proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the State of Connecticut as a clinical psychologist. He was a former member of the Newtown Lions Club and a life member of the Enfield Lions Club.

In his leisure time he enjoyed golf, bowling, and cheering the UConn Women’s basketball team and his beloved Boston Red Sox. Most of all, Mr Holmes enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends.

His family will receive relatives and friends at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, Friday evening, August 13, from 5 to 7 pm. There will also be a Gathering of Remembrance, Saturday, August 14, at 1:30 pm, at Suffield by the River, 7 Canal Road, Suffield. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Low Vision Center, 33 Highland Street, New Britain CT 06051 or to the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation, PO Box 9268, New Haven CT 06533.

To leave an online expression of sympathy, visit Leetestevens.com.

The Newtown Bee        August 13, 2010