Arthur Stevens HOLMES

HOLMES, Arthur Stevens (Steve). Died on August 13, 2007 at the Connaught Home in North Hatley, Quebec in his eighty-second year after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Dearly loved husband of Betty for sixty years. Loving father of Judith (Maurice Bradley), Hugh (Anne) and Glenn (the late Shelagh). He was predeceased by his son Timothy. Grandfather to Heather Douglas, Gordon, Michael and Christina. He is survived by his brother Bert (Jean) and sisters-in-law Mary Jean Bean, Barbara Reed and Nancy Elliott (Ken) Steve was born and raised in Montreal. He saw duty during WWII with the R.C.A.F. and served in Coastal Command Squadron #423 in Scotland and Ireland. Upon his return he started an electrical contracting business with his brother Bert. He retired to North Hatley in 1984. Steve was an avid skier and curler. He was a strong supporter of the United Church and a member of the King Edward Masonic Lodge. There will be a funeral service at the North Hatley United Church on Saturday August 18, 2007 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. At Steve's request, cremation has taken place. There will be a private family interment at the Reedsville Cemetery immediately following the service. Sincere thanks are extended to The Connaught Home for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements are being made by Cass Funeral Homes, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, QC (Lennoxville) Tel: (819) 564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca Published in the Montreal Gazette from 8/16/2007 - 8/17/2007