Doris E. (Stone) Holmes
of Dorchester, January 28, 2010, age 84. Beloved wife of the late John E. Holmes. Loving mother of Patricia Brooks and her husband Raymond of NC, Jay E. Holmes and his wife Jean of Braintree and Elayne Flaherty and her husband Michael of Holbrook. Sister of the late Eleanor Manning and Anna McGee. Also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Brendan’s Church, Gallivan Boulevard, Monday February 1 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment private.
Guestbook Entries
Nana, you were such a tough cookie right up until the end. You were the strongest woman I have ever known. You left an impression on everyone who knew you. You will never be forgotton. Rest in peace now.
Love Always,
Lyndsay, Steve, Vivy and Lillie
Doris…you were such a hoot growing up. Many the cup of tea and occasional cigarette we shared on Manor Street; and oh, the secrets we shared. Bless you for all the times you “covered for me” when I was not where I was supposed to be or with “whom” I told my parents I was with. Bless you for being a constant in my family’s life, from hosting Bridal showers to “babysitting” and raiding North Munroe Terrace to check on us”. You will never be forgotten, and know you were very much loved and appreciated for just being “You”!
~Love,
Sam
Mom, Only good memories surround us. You always made sure we had the best. Every year at The Elms which I wish was still around. The best schools, clothes and so much more. The best neighborhood we grew up in; going down the backies all day; cookouts at holidays at different neighbors. Manor Street was the best!!! I miss you already and I always will. I hope you are at peace..you fought long and hard. ” I’ll be seeing you in all the old familiar places, that this heart of mine embraces all day through. ….i’ll be looking at the moon, but I’ll be seeing you.”
I Love You, Elayne
We always had good laughs whenever we got together.
You’re in a better place now. You keep them all laughing there, girl!
Marianne Ayres
I’ll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children’s carousel
The chestnut tree
The wishing well
I’ll be seeing you
In every lovely summer’s day
In everything that’s light and gay
I’ll always think of you that way
I’ll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I’ll be looking at the moon
But I’ll be seeing you