With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald W. Holmes of Jefferson, Massachusetts, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 22, 2021 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Oliver Holmes and Doris Holmes (Fletcher); and his brother Robert G. Holmes. He is survived by : his wife Jeannette Holmes (Karolak); his children, Kenneth W. Holmes of Amherst, NH, Sharon K. Hughes (Yarmouth) and Susan E. Holmes of Rumford, ME; his sisters, Nancy Downey of Mesa, AZ and Patricia Manahl (Bob); and his great grandchild Anthony. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Food for the Poor Program, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or http://www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miles Funeral Homes