Charles Holmes

June 4, 1936 - May 28, 2012

Charles J. Holmes, 75, of High Street, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Kindred-Parkview Hospital in Springfield. Born in Pittsfield on June 4, 1936, the son of Charles and Mary Jappron Holmes, he was a 1954 graduate of Lenox Memorial High School and later graduated from American International College with a Bachelor's degree in Business. He served two years in the United States Army. Mr. Holmes worked as an accountant at Mead Paper Corporation in South Lee for many years. After retirement, he worked at Cranwell Golf Course in Lenox. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus as well as a member of the Greenock Country Club, both in Lee. He was also a long time member of the National Ski Patrol at Bousquet Ski area. Charles enjoyed attending his granddaughters sporting events and sitting on his front porch in the Summer. He is survived by his former wife, Janice Marchino Holmes; daughters, Roberta M. Gangell and husband Keith, Christa M. Laudon and husband Timothy, all of Lee; one sister, Bertha DiGrigoli and husband Angelo of Pittsfield; one brother, Richard Holmes and wife Deborah of Lee; grandchildren, Jenna, Brittany, and Megan Gangell, Evan, Jackie, and Nikki Laudon; as well as many nieces and nephews. Charles was predeceased by his brother Frederick Holmes, FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Mr. Charles J. Holmes who died May 28, 2012, will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME. Burial with military honors \yin follow in St. Mary's cemetery in Lee. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles's name may be made to St. Mary's School in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.