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Lillian Heenan posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2022
I am in shock I just Google Roger's name to see what he was doing since he left his practice,big shock that he had passed yrs ago. That made me so sad,I loved him as my doctor a year after he came to peterborough.i had a breakdown after my dad died in Belfast. When I arrived back in peterborough I was in bad shape.My husband called Dr homes who drove to my home had a chat then took me to the Nicole's building ,he visited me every day for 2 weeks until I was released. We had an awesome relationship I trusted him with my life.he was an amazing doctor .I'm so sorry he's gone .my condolences to his wife and family .
Lillian Heenan
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Johanna and Ceara Corkery pledged to donate to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Dear Barb, Dione and Candice and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Roger was an inspirati
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Ron Burtch posted a condolence
Sunday, July 21, 2019
I just learned of Roger's passing.
My condolences to the Holmes family.
His wisdom and passion fueled my dreams, and now I am living them.
You are an inspiration to many of us.
His laugh was contagious, and will always be remembered fondly.
Thank you.
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Jacinthe Marchand posted a condolence
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Dearest Dione, Barb, Candice and Eneli,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Roger will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, especially his family. You are all so close and this will help you get through some of the difficult times. You are all in my thoughts and have been since he passed. Dee, please know that I'm here for you and thinking of you often!
With love,
Jacinthe
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Patrick Hogan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Dr. Holmes took care of maintaining and lots of times improving my health for over 30 yrs. Please accept my condolences. He is greatly missed!
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Cheng Tao Wang pledged to donate to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Gwen LaPointe nee lightbody posted a condolence
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Dear Barb and family, I was so sorry to learn from Carolyn that you lost Roger I so enjoyed your visit when you came to Sydney and thought at that time we were ageless and invincible You will miss him terribly I have lovely memories of us all at Leaside High School and of the wonderful athlete who excelled at football and hockey. My thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time Love, Gwen
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Janice Johnston-Compton lit a candle
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Was very sad to see this. Roger was my Dr for 23 years. He was also delivered my daughter and was the Dr for many of my family members. Terrific man and wonderful Dr. RIP Dr. Holmes
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Bryce Norman posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
I first met Roger at The Peterborough Waterski Club on Little Lake. A few years later he became our family Doctor and we remained with him until he retired. Roger was more than our Doctor he became a friend who was always happy to see you and he was always interested in you as person. He always took a few minutes for a little chat, he was truly the epitome of a “ Family Doctor “ Condolences to his entire family he will be missed.
Bryce and Jan Norman and Family
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Liz Driver posted a condolence
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Dear Barb, Dione, Candice and Eneli,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the unexpected loss of Roger on February 15. I am a regular subscriber to the Globe & Mail, and when I scanned the obituaries I immediately recognized both photographs of Roger.
Roger was born a few years before me. Although a first cousin, he seemed more like a warm and friendly big brother - like my only brother, Michael, who was born in 1942, one year before Roger.
I remember well my dad (Gordon Driver) taking us on visits to see my Aunt Bonnie and Roger, Carolyn and Frank. I especially remember my dad relating how wonderful it was that his sister Bonnie had married his best friend, Dick Holmes. And of course it was very meaningful that Roger kept his father's last name.
I have shared the news of Roger's passing with my brother and will also share the news with my sisters.
Liz Driver
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Lisa Evans posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Holmes passing. He was more than a doctor, you felt like you were going to see a friend. When I decided to go back to school to become a teacher, he would tell me how proud he was of me, and he always offered me encouragement and support. Often our visits we chatted about politics, social justice issues, and so many other non medical related topics! I will miss his laugh, his kindness and his empathy for others. My condolences to his family and office staff.
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Phyllis Downer and family posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Dr. Holmes took care of my sons and I for many years. He helped me through the worst time in my life and I thank him from the bottom my heart. Rest In Peace Dr. Holmes. May God bless his family and friends
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Margaret Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
My condolences to his family and friends,May you rest in piece Dr Holmes..thank you for your many years of medical care to my family..
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barry & pauline marr posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
So sad to hear of Roger's passing. Going to see him in the office was like going to see an old friend. Loved to hear his laugh while he was standing down the hallway doing his notes after he was finished with a patient. Roger helped nurse me back to health after having 2 valve replacements. It seems ironic to me that he passed away in the same place that I was 2 years ago. It is a tribute to him that the staff that he hired always greeted you the same way he did. We have been a patient with Rog for over 30 years. A sad day when he had to retire.
Thanks to Kerri Lynn, Ashley, Sam ( and Lil previously ) for looking after us the way that Roger wanted.
Our condolences to Barb and all of Roger's family.
Barry & Pauline Marr
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James Alleston pledged to donate to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Dr. Holmes looked after my family for many years.
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Bucholtz Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
We were saddened to see that Roger died. We were all together recently and we had great memories of Roger and all the Holmes family. Our thoughts are with you during this loss and sadness. Big hugs from the Bucholtz family
Ps You were our favourite neighbours!
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Carolyn and Jim Legros lit a candle
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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Carolyn and Jim Legros posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Barb and family so sorry and saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Holmes. He was a wonderful and caring doctor and a friend also who will be missed.
Jim and Carolyn Legros
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Susan Lawrence posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Dear Barb
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know you will have many many happy memories and Roger will be profoundly missed. You gave a great tribute in the Examiner.
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Murray and Sharon Trusler posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Sharon and I would like to express our sincerest condolences to Barb and family. We were deeply saddened by the news of Roger’s untimely death.
During the 26 years we lived in Peterborough, I always had the greatest respect for Roger as a family physician, a leader, a father and a husband. His efforts in mental health during the period when Peterborough had essentially no psychiatric service, were greatly appreciated. He was always a dynamic voice in the Departmemt of Family Medicine. Roger had enthusiasm, common sense and a great sense of humour. I will never forget his infectious laugh.
Roger faced the challenges of heart disease from an early age. He did everything possible to look after himself: healthy lifestyle, Atkins diet, exercise, weight control and a good balance between his vocation and his family.
Roger will be sadly missed. But all who knew him are better of for the opportunity. He was a wonderful person. We are grateful.
Sincerely
Murray Trusler, MD
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Velma Stewart posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
To Barb Holmes and Family
My sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. I was so very sorry to learn of Dr. Holmes death. What a great loss!
A loss to you, his family and to so many others who cared deeply for him as a friend and the medical community!
He will be truly missed!
He was my doctor for over 40 years and what a privilege and honor this was for me. He was indeed a very unique and special individual.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Velma Stewart
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Gary Horner posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Sincere condolence Barb and family on the passing of Rog. Rog was a terrific guy, great athlete with a spirit that was infectious. Jim Stewart just assed away so maybe you and Yuk can start your own team in Heaven.
RIP my friend.
Horn.
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Andrea Keating posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
We want to express our deepest condolences to all of Roger's family. We were saddened to hear of his passing. The world will not be the same without him in it.
He was a remarkable, empathetic and respected physician, who I had the pleasure of working with at the Peterborough hospital, when back in the day the family doctor took care of their own patients. He was loved by them all, deeply respected by the nursing staff, and it was clearly evident he loved what he did.. it was an honour knowing him outside of the hospital through my sister's friendship with Candace. He always stopped to chat when he saw me at work. Always remembered our children's names and inquired about them every time. He was a class act and a lovely man, with a beautiful family, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Norman and Sandra Skinner pledged to donate to YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
Monday, March 4, 2019
In Memory of Roger Holmes
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Norman and Sandra Skinner posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
So sorry to hear about the passing of Roger, a gentleman on and
off the squash court.
Sincere condolences to Family and Friends.
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Garth Chalmers pledged to donate to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation
Sunday, March 3, 2019
I loved my many conversations with Roger at Stu and Candice's. He was a very special person.
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Andrea Anderson (Hirt) posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
To the entire Holmes Family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Rogers passing. I knew him best as a familiar face around the dance school of course.
Wishing you all peace and some comfort during this time.
Thinking of you all,
Andrea along with Sylvia and Bert Hirt
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Ken Mcilwain posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
So sorry to hear that my family doctor for many years has passed. Roger was such a great family doctor not only for me but also my wife, Lynda who passed in 2006 and my son as well. Roger was always so willing to direct me to specialists when required. I have been missing him since he officially retired. My sincere condolences to all family members.
Ken
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Doug & Linda Walker posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Linda & I go back a long way. We knew both Roger & Barb in our student days at Queens back in the 60’s. Our paths kept crossing, and we all ended up in Peterborough. Rog became our “Medicalman”, and I became their “Legalman”, a wonderful reciprocal relationship which flourished for more than 40 years. But they also became our very dear friends.
Roger was a fantastic doctor, imbued with wisdom, and great common sense. He was always there for us, on a moment’s notice. One incident stands out, and illustrates the incredibly caring nature of them both. Our daughter, just 10, was rushed to Sick a Kids for emergency surgery for a suspected tumour. Who joined us in the waiting area to share the results of the surgery.....Barb & Rog! Words can’t describe how much that meant to us, as we celebrated good news.
Our thoughts are with you Barb, and your 3 beautiful daughters, and extended families.
With love...Doug & Linda
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Eleanor Newman posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
My deepest condolences to Dr. Holmes family,he was my family doctor for almost 40 years and delivered both my girls ,he was someone you could always talk to and treated his patients great.He will be missed
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Nicole Davies posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Dear Candice, Barb, Dione, and Eneli,
I am sending you my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. When I think back to spending so many years growing up in your home, Roger was a significant person in my childhood. He was always kind and generous to me. Some of my favourite memories are when he took a group of us cross-country skiing at Haultain. He was so patience given that we fell so many times. He just laughed and encouraged us to keep going. It is also because of him that I enjoy putting cinnamon on my pancakes - he introduced this yummy trick to me during a sleepover at your house when I was quite young. To this day, pancakes just aren't the same to me without cinnamon. I also recall that in my tween years I had a painful ear infection. Roger learned about my ear infection and walked over to our house with his medical gear to diagnose and help me out. I remember feeling quite touched that he took the time to do this. I could always count on him to laugh at my jokes. And of course, his laugh truly was one of his most wonderful qualities. He was a very special person and I feel lucky that I knew him.
Please know that I am thinking of you all and sending you my love and support,
Nicole Davies
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Kelly Wraight posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
My condolences to Dr. Holmes family . My family was blessed to have him as a family Dr for 40 years . He doctored us with respect and compassion and humour . He was there for us at a moments notice through thick and thin . I can barely type for the tears I am shedding . Truly irreplaceable. So sorry . May he Rest In Peace .PED
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Tom Ddoge posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Dear Barbara
I am beyond shocked after reading about Roger in the Globe and mail .
After leaving Roper Dr. in Peterborough I had often remembered Roger
from our teenage hockey days.
Plus he was a great family doctor and friend.
We retired to Victoria but never a week goes by
without thinking about our life in Peterborough
Roger was an important part of that
Sincerely
Tom Dodge
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Janis kelly and David Cain posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
David and I have many warm memories of our time in Honduras with Roger.
We are very sorry to hear about his death and are sending sympathy to Barb and family.
Janis kelly and David Cain
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Sue Ramsey posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Barb
Thinking of you ... Commiserations on your loss.
Sue (& Rudy)
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Nancy and Bill Davies posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Barb,we were so sorry to hear about Roger’s passing. He will be missed very much by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Nancy and Bill
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Virginia Walley posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
I did not know Roger well, but I did work with him at the hospital - he was a lovely kind man who will be missed. I was very sorry to hear about your loss, and send my condolences to everyone who loved him.
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elizabeth orovan posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Barb
I just read of Roger's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I have some very fond memories of the fun times that we spent together at Sandy Lake. Also, I will always be grateful for all of the support that Roger gave us when Ross was ill which even included your visit to us in Germany. He was a good and true friend to Ross and will be missed by all who knew him.
Elizabeth
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Friday, March 1, 2019
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