Dorothy J. Holmes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy J. Holmes of Rome, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy left this world on March 26, 2026 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Felix Kaido and Frances Kaido (Chmura); her husband Roland Holmes; and her sister Marilyn Pettinato (Tony). She is survived by: her children, Kathy Bennett (Rick), Jim Holmes (Michelle Siriano), Tim Holmes and Pat Holmes (Angela); her grandchildren, Sean Bennett (Emily), Joseph Holmes, James Holmes, Brittney Wolfran, Brandon Welsh, Ejiah Quesnelle, Elissa-Rose Quesnelle, Alexandria Holmes and Lucas Overton (Erica); her great grandchildren, Silas and Quinn Cavaggioni; and her brother Bob Kaido (Suz). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Dorothy's name may be made to Bethany Gardens Activities Fund, 800 W. Chestnut St., Rome, NY, 13440 or Anita's Stevens-Swan Humane Society (http://www.anitas-sshs.org).
