Margaret Nancy “Peggy” Holmes (Nee Gray)

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