SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Louise Georgina Holmes, 93, a longtime resident of South Glens Falls, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Washington Center in Argyle.
Born January 4, 1922, in Douai Nord, France, she was the daughter of the late George and Flore (Creson) Delecroix.
In 1946, Louise married John Holmes in France. He passed away in 1958.
Louise was a seamstress at J&J Lingerie Co., formerly in Glens Falls, for 48 years.
She was taken care of and lived with her son, John and his wife, Pat for many years. Louise was an avid wrestling fan, her favorite wrestler was John Cena. She also enjoyed Lifetime movies and spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and most of all her beloved dogs, especially Chiquita.
Survivors include her son, John Holmes and his wife, Patricia of Argyle; her daughter, Josette Caudrelier and her husband, Bernard of Sin-Le-Noble, France; her grandchildren, Michael Scott West, Vonda Holmes-Waldram and her husband, Gerry, William Holmes and his wife, Sylvia, Sebastian Caudrelier and his wife, Aude, Janick Balliez and her husband, Marc, Xavier Courtecussie and his wife, Nathalie; several great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
Funeral services will be private.
Donations in memory of Louise may be made to an animal charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
To John and Pat::
Very sorry for loss,, my thoughts and prayers go out
to you and your family!! She will be with loving family and
friends now and forever!!! Love You Guys,, Charlene..
John and Pat and family,
Sorry to have heard of the passing of your Mom,Mother in-law, and Grandma…Enjoyed talking to her on the couple of occasions we were so lucky to have met her. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace at this time.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, I know you were
very close to her. She may have left this earth, but will always have a place in your heart.
Jo-Ann
I offer you my condolences very late, as I discover this obituary. I am sorry for your loss.
Please forgive my language mistakes (French-speaking).
I have been interested in my family history for a long time.
According to my research, Louise was born in her parents’ house at this address in Douai: “Rue des Pestiférés N° 8”, literally “path of the plague victims” (adress also called “8 rue Paul Théry”). This house was located in the current “rue d’Auby”, she spent a long part of her youth there. Unfortunately, the house was demolished around 1942/1943.
I am related to her older brother, Paul (born in 1896), who had a daughter Simone DELECROIX (born in 1914, my great-grandmother) whose family lived in Douai until 1935.
If you would like to share about family history, I would be glad.
Yann Ombrouck
Hi Yann,
My name is Vonda Holmes. I’m Louise’s grand daughter. If you give me your email, I will contact you.
Hello Vonda,
Here is my email: yann.ombrouck@wanadoo.fr
Regards.
Yann ,so sorry about not answeringyou sooner but i just seen your post thank you for a brief history of my mom
Hello Yann. I just now got your email.Thank you so much.
Best regards,
Vonda