Holmes, Margaret Nancy “Peggy” (Nee Gray)
Peggy Holmes of Winchester, age 90, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Murray Holmes. Loving Mother of Stephen Holmes, Nancy (the late Roger) Fawcett, David (Karen) Holmes, Thomas Holmes (Nancy Ace), Mary Jane (Terry) Larose, Jo-Anne (Ricky) Grisel, Vicki Holmes and Clarence (Kelly) Holmes. Cherished Grandma of Carrie, Christie and Julie Fawcett; Mindy, Tiffany (Colman), Matthew (Jessica) Holmes; Alyson (Jeff) Pinto and Courtney Larose; Nathan and Evan (Robin) Grisel; Murray and Minnie Holmes; and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Ryan; Gwen and Theo; Dane and Declan. She was predeceased by her siblings Marjorie Munro, Muriel Merkley, Malcolm Gray, Lois Dillabough, Edna Barkley and Robert Gray. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and the Holmes family.
A private family interment will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery. The family will host a Celebration of Peggy’s Life to be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 167 Queen Street, Chesterville.
Special thanks to her home care team, Margaret, Ashley, Marsha, Dorothy, and to Dr. Bart Steele for their dedication and support. Our sincere gratitude to the palliative care team at the WDMH for their care and compassion shown to Mom and our family in her last days.
Donations in memory of Peggy may be made to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation – The New Dundas Manor.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Betty Anne Christie says
June 13, 2025 at 11:27 amMy sincere sympathies to the Holmes family
Tammy Richardson says
June 13, 2025 at 2:37 pmMy condolences to Peggy’s family. Peggy was a kind hearted woman. I am going to miss our Sunday visits. RIP Peggy
Dennis and Linda McMahon says
June 13, 2025 at 2:56 pmOur deepest condolences to the family.
Brenda Winter says
June 13, 2025 at 2:58 pmMy deepest sympathy to the Holmes family.
Karen Benoit says
June 13, 2025 at 3:00 pmMy sincere condolences to the Holmes families.
Thinking of you all.
Patricia Prudhomme says
June 13, 2025 at 3:28 pmJo-Anne, deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kathy and Blair Hillis says
June 13, 2025 at 3:31 pmAunt Peggy you will be missed.Always had a smile when I dropped in for a visit!Sorry to all my cousins for your loss🥰🥰🥰
Mary Mussell says
June 13, 2025 at 4:07 pmMy mother Ethel Mussell was a great friend of Peggy’s. They spent hours talking on the phone! Mom also had lots of memories of the Holmes family and eating meals at their house back in the day. My deepest sympathy to the family. Another connection I have lost to Winchester but such a great one to remember!
Eleanor Fetterly says
June 13, 2025 at 4:30 pmMy deepest sympathies to the Holmes family
Al & Elaine Freeland says
June 13, 2025 at 5:04 pmNancy & family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom
She was a wonderful person. She always had an all-encompassing smile.❣️
Michelle Fluke says
June 13, 2025 at 5:06 pmSo sorry for your loss. Peggy was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories.
Marjorie Van Der Veen says
June 13, 2025 at 5:09 pmMy sincere condolences to the Holmes family on the loss of Peggy such a special lady.
Sheila and David McLean says
June 13, 2025 at 5:23 pmSincere condolences on the passing of Aunt Peggy. Thoughts of all those family gatherings and laughter at Grandma Gray’s over the years are running through my mind today. Wishing you all comfort and peace at this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Aunt Peggy.
Nancy Scott-Barkley says
June 13, 2025 at 5:43 pmBen and I want to express how very sorry we are to hear about your loss. Peggy was such a very special person and loved by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dene and Larry Alexander says
June 13, 2025 at 6:26 pmOur deepest sympathies on the loss of the Matriarch of your family. Such a kind and gentle soul. May your faith and fond memories console all of you at this time.
Jill Lane nee Morgan says
June 13, 2025 at 7:39 pmNever easy to say goodbye to a loved one. Sending condolences to the entire Holmes family.
Peg was a lovely sweet lady. I have fond memories of her mostly at the farm when I was growing up in Winchester
Larry Stevens says
June 13, 2025 at 7:40 pmMy deepest sympthies to all Peggy’s family….
Marty and Karen Kirchmeier says
June 14, 2025 at 6:38 amTo the Holmes family
So sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother.
Our deepest sympathy
Marty and Karen ❤️
Michael Byers says says
June 14, 2025 at 7:10 amMy Deepest Sympathies to the entire family
Allan & Colleen Porteous says
June 14, 2025 at 7:43 amSincere condolences to the Holmes family. Allan and Colleen Porteous
John and Mary Anne Verhoeven says
June 14, 2025 at 8:07 amOur sincere sympathy to everyone. Thinking of you.
Take care.
Bryan & Jean says
June 14, 2025 at 8:26 amSorry to hear about Aunt Peggy. Brings back precious memories of younger days at the farm working with my Uncles in harvesting season and the great meals put on by Grandma Holmes and Aunt Peggy as if she did not have enough mouths to feed – best raisin pie maker ever. Our condolences.
Chris & Diane McEvoy says
June 14, 2025 at 10:09 amPlease accept our condolences on the loss of your mother.
Chris & Diane McEvoy, Greely, Ont.
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