Obituary of Eileen Holmes

HOLMES (nee Gall): Eileen “Babe” Peacefully passed away the evening of January 4, 2013, in her 90th year at Eastholme, Home for the Aged in Powassan. Babe was the beloved wife of James (Bud) Holmes for sixty years. Beloved mother of Delana Atkins (Brian), and proud and loving grandmother to her five grandchildren, Kayla (Jeff), Kenton, Kameron, Kelly and Koltin Atkins. Babe was the daughter of the late Alexander and Delana Gall, predeceased by her sister, May Griffin and her brother Alexander Gall. Babe was a graduate of the Registered Nursing Program at Western University; she worked in North Bay as a Public Health Nurse, also at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, as a nurse and as the Director of Volunteer Services prior to her retirement. Babe took great pleasure of being an Elder at the Calvin Presbyterian Church, also she served as the Clerk of Session, and President of the Charlotte Small Auxiliary for many years. One of Babe’s greatest pleasures was to spend time dancing with her husband at Club 45. Babe prided herself on her volunteer service throughout the community. At Babe’s request a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will follow at a later date. If desired memorial donations can be directed to the Parkinson Society Central – Northern Ontario (cheques only). Arrangements entrusted to the Martyn Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.martynfh.com