HOLMES, William Robert of Dedham, January 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie A. (Lifford) Holmes. Father of Bernadette Wynant and her husband Mark of Taunton, Michelle Labadini and her husband Joseph of Dedham, William Holmes and his wife Annette of Weymouth, Robert Holmes and his wife Maggie of Dedham, Michael Holmes and his wife Michele of Norton, and Theresa Smith and her husband Blaine of Brandywine, MD. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother of Barbara Winters of Venice, FL and the late James, Paul, and Fred Holmes, and Helen Shea.
Bill was a proud employee of Raytheon and the successful owner of Bill’s Installation Service before retiring to enjoy time with family and pursue his passion for crafting. A U.S. Army Veteran who served in Korea, he was a lifelong member of VFW Post #2017 in Dedham. Bill had a generous spirit, always eager to help those in need, and a love for working with his hands. In recent years, he became well-known for crafting, wheelbarrows flower beds, birdhouses, and cornhole boards.
Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham on Monday, Jan. 27 from 4:00-7:00pm. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9.30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, for expressions of sympathy kindly make a memorial donation in Bill’s name to the New England Center and Home for Veterans, 17 Court Street, PO Box 845257, Boston, MA 02284-5257, nechv.org