It is with great sadness that we announce that Dr. Robert Gerald Holmes died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, 20 September, 2025 at the age of 90.
He was born in London, England on August 4th, 1935 and graduated from University of London’s St Mary’s Hospital Medical School in 1959. He practiced medicine in Uganda, England, Prince Rupert BC, White Rock BC, and finally settled in Merritt, BC in 1975. In Merritt, he was a partner in the Merritt Medical Clinic where he was a General Practitioner and practiced General Surgery at the Nicola Valley Hospital. He was always proud to say that he delivered over 2000 babies. He retired in 1997 following an illness and remained in the Nicola Valley until his death.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Holmes, 5 children, and 14 grandchildren.
He will be buried in Merritt and has requested a private service.
