I had the privilege of knowing Rebecca for several years through Am HaYam Havurah in Cape Cod.  She was a pillar of our congregation--an important presence at so many of our services and events.  As the editor of our monthly newsletter, Rebecca's efforts kept our members connected  especially through the ongoing Covid pandemic.  Rebecca led the Am HaYam Women's Torah Study group and was a participant in our memoir writing group.   Rebecca will be greatly missed.  

To the family of Rebecca (Wollison) Holmes,

My condolences to you, with fond remembrances of numerous shared experiences of our New Bedford lives.

Sincerely,
Lois (Meyer) Jacobs
(Wife of George Jacobs, of blessed memory)

Smart, knowledgeable, warm, funny -- Rebecca was such a joy to know. My thoughts are with you. She spoke often of her family and how proud she was of you all.  Rebecca welcomed me warmly as the only Christian member of Women's Torah Study. She taught me so much, and I will miss and remember her. 

May your memories bring you comfort and keep her always near to you. 

Sincerely,
Sharon Inger

My deepest sympathy for  loss of your loving Mom.  I will always be  grateful for the work Rebecca   did for Am Hayam as it benefited the Jewish community and myself personally.  Her newsletter was the  framework that kept us connected and made me feel part of Jewish life on  the Lower Cape.  Her Women's Torah Study sessions  were warm, inclusive and enlightening.   And the latke parties!   Thank you, Rebecca.   We will all miss you.   Marsha DuBeau

I am so sorry to hear of Rebecca's passing. She was a shining light in my life and I'm positive in many many others. She will certainly be missed.

With love everlasting,
Saralee Perel 

When my children were younger we would come to Rebecca and Michael’s house in New Bedford at the end of the summer. 
Stacy and Mark would watch my children. Then Rebecca, Mike, my husband Jon and I would trek off to Boston and Provincetown 
for dinner.
For any occasion Rebecca would come to Brooklyn to celebrate.
We miss those times and will always remember her and the fun we had.
Carol and Jon Lieberman and family.

I am one of Rebecca's Cape Cod friends.  I played bridge with her for 14 years.  Before playing each month, our group enjoyed coffee and a sweet and chatted to catch up.  Rebecca always had such interesting stories about past adventures.  Besides being an excellent bridge player, she was an excellent story teller.  I could also see how much she loved her family, especially the grandchildren.  What joy they gave her in recent years.  I will miss her.

We offer our most sincere condolences to Rebecca’s family at this sad time. As a member of AHY, Rebecca was a committed and caring member of our community. I had the good  fortune of working with her & found her efficient, no nonsense, but compassionate  approach to be just what was needed. We will miss her-
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Rebecca Barbara Holmes

March 15, 1942 – November 5, 2022

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