John A. Holmes

John A. Holmes Jr., 84, of North Branford, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at the West Haven Veterans Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Vera (Blindaek) Holmes  John was born in Portland Oregon on March 3, 1932 to the late John A. and Alma (Briner) Holmes.

John was a U.S. veteran and proudly served his country in the3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. John retired from Upjohn Chemical Plant in North Haven after 10 years.  He will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his son Kirk Holmes from East Haven, and daughter Ingrid (Kevin) Measimer of New London.  He is also survived by three grandchildren Joshua, Rachel and Nicole.  John is predeceased by a daughter Brenda Holmes.

Family and friends may visit the Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Rd. North Branford on Saturday, March 4, from 2 to 4pm.  To leave an online condolence or tributes please visit www.keenanfuneralhome.com.

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