Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Predeceased by her beloved husband John E. Holmes. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Ann. Survived by her brothers Tony (Carol) and Walter (Oriette) and sisters Bernice, Helen (Jack) and Adele (Jack). Predeceased by her sister Kate. Beloved aunt of Linda and Susan. Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, on Saturday, November 30 from 10 - 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.