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GEORGE F. HOLMES

[Welland Tribune March 6, 1947]

Amos M. Holmes received word of the death of his uncle, George Franklin Holmes, on February 15, at his home in Olds, Alberta, after a week’s illness. He was in his 82nd year. George Holmes, a former resident of Fenwick, and the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Robert A. Holmes, was born October 1, 1865. In 1893 he was married to Huldah Lundy, and they went to Alberta to make their home.His wife predeceased him a number of years ago. Surviving Mr. Holmes are: his brother, Cornie, at Olds, Alberta, an older half-brother, Josh Honsberger, Vineland; and a number of nieces and nephews, here and at Olds. A brother William and twin sisters, Clara and Carrie predeceased him. Funeral service and burial was held at Olds, Alberta.

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