West Boylston- Arthur G. “Red” Holmes Jr., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2015 with his family at his side.
He leaves his wife of 68 years, Marcella P. (McCann) Holmes, two sons, Wayne and his wife Katie and a son Sean Michael Holmes, Scot and his wife Susan and son Ethan Arthur Holmes.
He was the son of Arthur G. Holmes Sr. and Bertha A. Wyman Holmes. He leaves one brother David C. Holmes and his wife Katherine, a sister Sandra (Holmes) Langhill and her husband Richard, along with a brother, Robert W. Holmes who predeceased him. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
“Red” attended Commerce High School in Worcester and Major Edwards High School in West Boylston graduating in 1942. Red graduated Cum Laude from Worcester Junior College with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. He also had a certificate of electronics from DeVry University and was a Certified and Bonded Master Locksmith.
He worked at Norton Company until he was drafted in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II serving in General George Patton’s 3rd Army during the Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes, Central Europe and the Rhineland. On returning from the service he went back to Norton Company, where after 43 years he retired as Supervisor of Office Services and Machine Repair. Red also served as a Police Office in West Boylston for eighteen years and coached Little League in West Boylston
He was a member of St. Michaels Church, Worcester; a lifetime member of the Norco Sportsman’s Club, Princeton and a member of Post 204, American Legion, West Boylston. He was also a member of the National, and Mass Chapter”22”, Veterans of the Battle of Bulge and a member of the National Air Force Association.
Red loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed.
At his request there will be no calling hours. A private graveside ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St., (Rt 12) West Boylston, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Contributions in his name may be made to the Special Olympics Auburn Rocketters, mail check to Special Olympics, 512 Forest Street Marlborough, MA 01752.