Obituary of Ambrose Joseph Holmes

June 30, 1935-February 8, 2017 Professor (Retired), Algonquin College Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus; Arnprior Council 2082, Member, 4th Degree Canadian Martyrs Assembly Passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, February 8, 2017 with his beloved wife of 61 years, Judith (Lesarge) by his side.  Ambrose Holmes of Arnprior in his 82nd year. Cherished father of Duane (Nathalie), Derek, Donna Skuy (David) and Joanne York (Jeff).  Loved “Papa” of Jenna, Jodi, Danielle, Shannon, Julia, Elliott, Christopher, Erynn and Charlie.  Son of the late Patrick and Edna (McAndrew) Holmes of Cantley, Quebec.  Predeceased by brothers, Erin, Bernard, Ed, Emmanuel, Lawrence, Arnold, Fred, Sylvanus and Dillon.  He will  be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. Visitations Sunday February 12, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday February 13, 2017 at St. John Chrysostom Church, 295 Albert Street, Arnprior at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall, 285 Albert Street, Arnprior. Spring Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour. The Knights of Columbus will gather for a service Sunday evening at Boyce Funeral Home. In memoriams to the St. John Chrysostom Church Restoration Fund would be appreciated by his family.  "In dying we are born again to eternal life"