Mr. Charles R. Holmes

December 3, 1929 - March 4, 2020

Claremont, NH Charles R. Holmes, 90, formerly of West Pleasant Street in Claremont, NH died Wednesday (March 4) at the NH Veterans Home in Tilton, NH following a period of failing health. He was born in Potsdam, NY on December 3, 1929 the son of George L. and Dorothy (Griffin) Holmes and had been a longtime Claremont resident. Charles was veteran of the US Navy having served in the Korean War. He held many jobs throughout his career which included, a machinist at Joy Manufacturing Co, delivery driver for Merrimack Farmers Exchange, Table Talk Pie delivery driver, bus driver for Community Transportation Services and in the maintenance department at Valley Regional Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports on television and cats and dogs. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #29 and the Claremont Elks Lodge #879. Charles was the widower of Joan M. (Belliveau) Holmes who died on August 18, 2017. Members of his family include four daughters, Joanie Holmes, Jacksonville, FL; Susan Walker Perkins and her husband, Doug, Claremont, NH; Patricia Fullam and her husband, Randy, Claremont, NH; Michele Costello and her husband, Rick, Goshen, NH; four sons, Charles Holmes, Jr., Dorchester, MA; Michael Holmes and his wife, Kim, Gilbertville, MA; Peter Holmes and his wife, Julie, Jacksonville, FL; Joseph Holmes and his wife, Jennifer, Hanover, PA; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Denise Cummings, a granddaughter, Robin Flaig, a sister, Jean Holmes and a brother, George Holmes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday (March 10) at St. Mary’s Church with the Very Rev. Shawn M. Therrien, pastor, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Monday evening from 6 – 8 pm. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Resident Benefits Fund, c/o NH Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276. You are invited to share a memory of Charles with the family of leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com.