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Harriet HOLMES

September 12, 2008

HOLMES Harriet Eleanor 'Lena' Jan. 6, 1913 - Sept. 7, 2008 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Harriet Eleanor 'Lena' Holmes of Trochu, Alberta at St. Mary's Health Care Complex on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Lena is survived by her loving husband Ron of Trochu, Alberta; daughter and son-in-law Doreen and Ed Whitenett of Red Deer, Alberta. Ron and Lena were married August 11, 1947. Her memory will be lovingly remembered by one sister in England, many nieces, nephews, great and great-great grand nieces and nephews in Canada and England. She is predeceased by 3 brothers and 5 sisters in England. A memorial service in Lena's honour will be held at the Elnora Community Hall, Elnora, Alberta, on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Inez Hannett officiating. An interment to follow with lunch at the hall. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Lena's name may be made to St. David's Anglican Church, Elnora, Box 487, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, or St. Mary's Health Care Complex, Box 100, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0 or recreation therapy program, 2nd Floor, or Trochu Drop-In Centre, Box 6, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, or charity of choice. The family would like to thank Dr.'s O'Neill and Lundall, and the staff of St. Mary's for the kindness and care they have shown Lena and her family. Condolences may be e-mailed to pwinds@telus.net. Arrangements entrusted to PRAIRIE WINDS FUNERAL HOME, Trochu, Alberta 403-442-2200.