Gunnar K. Holmes

SHEFFIELD — Gunnar K. Holmes, 88, of South Main Street and a former resident of Cornwall Bridge for 40 years, died peacefully at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington July 27, 2011. He was the husband of Paula (Van Wagner) Holmes. The couple were married on June 22, 1947, and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Gunnar was born in Moss, Norway on Jan. 21, 1923, the son of the late Jenny (Hansen) and Gustav Holmes. Gunnar was an antiques dealer for 55 years and enjoyed antiquing throughout New England.In addition to his wife, Gunnar is survived by his three children, Geoffrey Holmes of Sheffield, Erik Holmes of Brazil and Gayle Caregnato of Pennsylvania; and his four grandchildren, Garrett, Alicia, Garth and Gena.Funeral services were held July 30. Burial followed in the Calhoun Cemetery in Cornwall Bridge. Memorial donations may be sent to the Humane Society of the United States, Dept. H01EE110501001, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.The Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan has charge of the arrangements.

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