Leonard H. Holmes

    HOLMES, Leonard H., 71, TORRINGTON, CT, & FORT FAIRFIELD, at Hartford, September 7, 2010. Arrangements in the care of Gleenson Mortuary, Torrington, CT.

TORRINGTON, CT – Leonard H. Holmes, 71, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Audrey A. (Fargo) Holmes. He was born in Ft. Fairfield on July 10, 1939, son of the late Allen and Doris (Wright) Holmes, and had been a Torrington area resident for over forty years.
    Mr. Holmes was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and took great pride in his service to his country. He was a retired machinist and had been employed with Pratt & Whitney in Southington and Howmett Corporation in Winsted. Mr. Holmes, for many years, had been employed as a store collections person with The Register Citizen Newspaper where he was known by many. He was an avid pool player, avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the UCONN and Boston teams.
    Survivors, in addition to his wife Audrey, include five sons, James E. Holmes and his wife, Cynthia of Harwinton, Anthony A. Holmes and his wife, Ainee of Torrington, Leonard H. Holmes and his wife, Joan of Saco, ME, Thomas C. Holmes and his wife, Dena of Westfield, and Robert J. Holmes of Winsted; two brothers, Bailey Holmes of Ft. Fairfield, and Alden Holmes of Caribou; three sisters, Audrey Wortman of Ft. Fairfield, Loretta York of Presque Isle, and Carmen Holmes of New York State; eleven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Baker.
    Funeral services were held Friday, September 10, 2010, at 7 p.m., at The Gleeson Mortuary, 258 Prospect Street, Torrington. Burial was in State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, Conn. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To offer an online condolence, please visit www.gleesonservices.com.