August 4, 1935 – September 20, 2025 

It is with great sadness that we announce that Dr. Robert Gerald Holmes died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, September 20, 2025, at the age of 90. 

He was born in London, England on August 4, 1935, and graduated from University of London’s St Mary’s Hospital Medical School in 1959. He practiced medicine in Uganda, England, Prince Rupert, B.C., White Rock, B.C., and finally settled in Merritt, B.C. 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 2,000 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, five children, and 14 grandchildren. 

He will be buried in Merritt and has requested a private service. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel for the Holmes family. 

• Date : 2025-09-20
• Location : Merritt