Peter G. Holmes, 61, of Sandown, died suddenly, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1953 in Worcester, MA and was the son of the late, W. Kenneth and Elsie (Johnson) Holmes. Peter was raised and educated in Worcester and received a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. He was a longtime resident of Sandown.
Peter was employed for many years as a Computer Engineer with Sun Microsystems and several other computer companies. He was currently employed as a Realtor with Verani Realty of Londonderry. Peter was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV’s, boating and snowmobiling. He was also an accomplished pilot. He was a plane owner and member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Members of the family include his Fiancée and 20 year companion, Linda Ilg of Sandown, his sister and her husband, Sandra and Raymond Marchetti, of Framingham, MA, and his niece, Bonnie (Marchetti) Lavoie. He was predeceased by his twin sister, Pamela Louise Holmes.
After cremation, an hour of visitation was held Wednesday, April 8, 2015, from 3 to 4 pm, at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry, NH. A Memorial Service was celebrated at 4 pm in the funeral home.