Nona Holmes

Nona Claire (Woodward) Holmes, died on January 29 at Epsom Healthcare Center, the beloved wife of Allan (Joe) G. Holmes for sixty-five years. Nona was born May 17, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Tucson, AZ. She attended Wellesley College before her marriage.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by Ms. Deborah L. Ward of Virginia Beach, VA; Mr. Fred B. Holmes of Strafford, NH; Mrs. Pamela M. Wood of Meridian, ID; Mr. Craig A. Holmes of San Diego, CA; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Horace B. and Kathryn Woodward, and her sister, Mrs. Marie Gardner, of Arkansas.

Nona was prominent on boards and community activities, including the Northwood Zoning Board of Adjustment, and was active in the NH Sheep Breeders Association. She loved showing sheep across New England both professionally and with her children and neighborhood kids in 4-H. She drove the Coe-Brown Northwood Academy school bus for many years.

A Memorial Service will be held on February 11 at 1:00P.M. at the Advent Christian Church on School Street, Northwood, NH. Reception to follow in lower level of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Building Fund at Northwood Advent Christian Church, PO Box 115, Northwood, NH 03261.