ELAINE HOLMES

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ELAINE HOLMES It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing our of dear Mother, Daughter, Grammy, Sister and Auntie, Elaine Carolyn Holmes on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg at the age of 51 years. Elaine is survived by her daughter Valerie Smith (Matt), granddaughters Hope and Danielle, mother Irene Holmes, her brothers Robert Holmes (Barbara), and Michael Holmes (Melodie), sister Allison Harder (Berni). She will also be missed by her nieces Amanda, Camryn and Maya, and aunt, Marian Sutherland. Elaine was predeceased by her father, Dick Holmes, her grandparents Eileen and Nicholas Pidlubny, and Robert and Marjorie Holmes, and her ever-faithful friend, Lady. Elaine was an incredibly kind and generous person. While she never owned many material possessions, whatever she had, she shared. Elaine enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters and nieces. She was extremely knowledgeable about computers, enjoyed her time spent online, loved to write, and was an avid reader. Those who knew her shared in her excellent sense of humour, kind and generous heart, and thoughtfulness. While Elaine suffered from a lifelong illness, she was always able to rise above adversity through her strength, independence, and strong will. She will always be lovingly remembered, and forever cherished. The family wishes to thank all the health care providers, too numerous to mention, who have assisted with the care of Elaine through the years. You are all angels. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home located at 220 Hespeler Ave. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society in Elaine's honour.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2010