"Births at Wayland Hospital: June 29, son to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Holmes. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 ounces and was named David John." (July 7, 1955, The Wayland Register)
U.S. Army veteran.
"David Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances F. Holmes has enlisted in the Army and left Tuesday for Ft. Dix , N.J . where he will take his basic training." (January, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
"Pvt. David Holmes spent part of this weak visiting his parents. He is stationed at Ft. Carson Colorado." (Aug. 1, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
Died at Strong Memorial Hospital at Rochester, NY.
"Dave was born June 29, 1955, in Wayland, the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department “we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!” Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert, of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department." (Dec. 16, 2018, the St. George Funeral Home website of Wayland, New York)∼David J. Holmes, 63 years of age, passed away Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Dave was born June 29, 1955 in Wayland the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department "we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!"
Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department.
Dave's memorial service will be held at the Springwater Fire Department at a time to be determined.
[Any obituary information in full or part, Respectfully credited: "St. George - Stanton Funeral Home Inc."]
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His parents wedding announcement:
The Valley News
Springwater, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, September 24, 1953
HOLMES - ACKLEY
Wayland — Ann Ackley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ackley of Wayland and Francis Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Holmes of Springwater, were married Saturday, September 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Frohne at the bride' s home and was followed by a reception.
The newlyweds will make their home in Wayland.
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U.S. Army veteran.
"David Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances F. Holmes has enlisted in the Army and left Tuesday for Ft. Dix , N.J . where he will take his basic training." (January, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
"Pvt. David Holmes spent part of this weak visiting his parents. He is stationed at Ft. Carson Colorado." (Aug. 1, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
Died at Strong Memorial Hospital at Rochester, NY.
"Dave was born June 29, 1955, in Wayland, the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department “we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!” Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert, of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department." (Dec. 16, 2018, the St. George Funeral Home website of Wayland, New York)∼David J. Holmes, 63 years of age, passed away Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Dave was born June 29, 1955 in Wayland the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department "we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!"
Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department.
Dave's memorial service will be held at the Springwater Fire Department at a time to be determined.
[Any obituary information in full or part, Respectfully credited: "St. George - Stanton Funeral Home Inc."]
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His parents wedding announcement:
The Valley News
Springwater, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, September 24, 1953
HOLMES - ACKLEY
Wayland — Ann Ackley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ackley of Wayland and Francis Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Holmes of Springwater, were married Saturday, September 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Frohne at the bride' s home and was followed by a reception.
The newlyweds will make their home in Wayland.
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"Births at Wayland Hospital: June 29, son to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Holmes. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 ounces and was named David John." (July 7, 1955, The Wayland Register)
U.S. Army veteran.
"David Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances F. Holmes has enlisted in the Army and left Tuesday for Ft. Dix , N.J . where he will take his basic training." (January, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
"Pvt. David Holmes spent part of this weak visiting his parents. He is stationed at Ft. Carson Colorado." (Aug. 1, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
Died at Strong Memorial Hospital at Rochester, NY.
"Dave was born June 29, 1955, in Wayland, the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department “we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!” Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert, of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department." (Dec. 16, 2018, the St. George Funeral Home website of Wayland, New York)∼David J. Holmes, 63 years of age, passed away Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Dave was born June 29, 1955 in Wayland the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department "we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!"
Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department.
Dave's memorial service will be held at the Springwater Fire Department at a time to be determined.
[Any obituary information in full or part, Respectfully credited: "St. George - Stanton Funeral Home Inc."]
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His parents wedding announcement:
The Valley News
Springwater, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, September 24, 1953
HOLMES - ACKLEY
Wayland — Ann Ackley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ackley of Wayland and Francis Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Holmes of Springwater, were married Saturday, September 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Frohne at the bride' s home and was followed by a reception.
The newlyweds will make their home in Wayland.
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U.S. Army veteran.
"David Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances F. Holmes has enlisted in the Army and left Tuesday for Ft. Dix , N.J . where he will take his basic training." (January, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
"Pvt. David Holmes spent part of this weak visiting his parents. He is stationed at Ft. Carson Colorado." (Aug. 1, 1973, The Springwater Valley News, NY)
Died at Strong Memorial Hospital at Rochester, NY.
"Dave was born June 29, 1955, in Wayland, the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department “we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!” Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert, of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department." (Dec. 16, 2018, the St. George Funeral Home website of Wayland, New York)∼David J. Holmes, 63 years of age, passed away Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Dave was born June 29, 1955 in Wayland the son of Francis and Anne (Ackley) Holmes. He grew up in and has remained a resident of the Springwater area his entire life. For most of his life, Dave was employed by several different RV dealerships that included Meyers, Wilkins, Ballantyne and most recently German Brothers Marina, retiring as the service manager there. Dave also was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping (especially at Tamarack Campground) throughout his life. However it was his volunteer service for the Springwater Fire Department that he was most passionate about. Dave was a Life Member, current President, Commissioner and Past Chief. As quoted by his department "we will miss his guidance, love, stories, jokes and firehouse shenanigans!"
Dave was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis and Anne Holmes. He is survived by his significant other and dear companion of many years, Linda Craun of Springwater; his step-son Dan Craun (Tricia Peters) of Conesus; his grandchildren, Caden and Carrissa; his brothers, Stephen (Susie) Holmes of Springwater and Kevin Holmes of Wayland; his aunt, Dorothy Englert of Springwater; several cousins; and all of his comrades within the Springwater Fire Department.
Dave's memorial service will be held at the Springwater Fire Department at a time to be determined.
[Any obituary information in full or part, Respectfully credited: "St. George - Stanton Funeral Home Inc."]
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His parents wedding announcement:
The Valley News
Springwater, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, September 24, 1953
HOLMES - ACKLEY
Wayland — Ann Ackley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ackley of Wayland and Francis Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Holmes of Springwater, were married Saturday, September 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Frohne at the bride' s home and was followed by a reception.
The newlyweds will make their home in Wayland.
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