Dorothea Mary Lynch Holmes
December 29, 1912 ~ November 29, 2012
Dorothea Mary Lynch Holmes, 99, of Rockland Massachusetts, formerly of South Portland, died peacefully, November 29, 2012, in Massachusetts with her loving family by her side. She was born December 29, 1912 in Lincoln, New Hampshire, a daughter of John and Catherine Magee Lynch. She was educated in Lincoln, NH schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a graduate of Plymouth Normal School studying education and becoming a teacher. She married Richard M. Holmes and began raising her family. She was a communicant of Holy Cross. During her career, Dorothea taught at the Jackson School and the Presumpscot School and subbed for South Portland Schools. She taught at the Boy's Training Center retiring in 1975. In 1970, after her children were grown, Dorothea received her degree from the University of Maine. Dorothea was a member of the New England, Cumberland County and National Teachers Association; Maine Association of Retirees and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of the Holy Cross Sodality. Dorothea was predeceased by her husband Richard September 16, 1995; three sisters and four brothers. Surviving are: two sons, John R. Holmes and his wife Kathleen Ellen of Abington, MA, Michael D. Holmes and his wife Mary of Greenville, ME; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visiting hours with prayers will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 3rd at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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So sorry to hear of Dorothea’s passing. She was a great comfort to my mother when she was ill and at my mother’s passing. I will never forget our visits when I would bring my dog by to see my mother.
– Lisa Buckley
I just reread Mrs. Holmes obitiuary and realized the services are on Monday morning, not today. I plan to do my best to take a little time from work to attend her service.
– Darlene (Cooke) Smith
We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Aunt Dot’s family. We always loved every chance that we got to see her when we visited Maine. We enjoyed her lovely smile and quick sense of humor. Aunt Dot’s family is in our hearts and thoughts.
– Marylin (Holmes) and Bill Fink
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Holmes family. She was my teacher in the 4th grade at Jackson school in Portland. I adored her! I was going through some family struggles and she was there for me in SO many ways. She actually sent me a graduation card when I graduated from high school in 1970. Having her address on the envelope, I looked up her phone number and ended up going to visit with her a number of times. Time passed, lives changed. Every time I was near where she lived I tried to find her house, but could not find it. I tried to fnd her in the phonebook again, but nothing was listed. I think of her so often. I did not read of her passing until this morning (Sunday). If I had seen it before, it would have been my honor to come and pay my respect to you her family, and especially to give my love and to say hello and bonvoyage to one of the most special people I have ever had in my lifetime. Warm regards, Darlene (Cooke) Smith.
– Darlene (Cooke) Smith
John and I want to tell you how much sorrow we felt as learning of Aunt Dottie’s passing. Our love and thoughts to John and Mike’s families.
– Barbara Holmes Coffey
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Dot’s family. I first knew her as Miss Lynch, my third grade teacher in Lancasster, N.H. at the very beginning of her career. She boarded at Ingerson Home two houses from where I lived. We got reacquainted at Holy Cross when I moved to So Portland in 1960. She was a beautiful lady and helped shape the lives of many students.
– Marilyn Hardy Mountain