Kenneth A. Holmes

WORCESTER-Kenneth A. "Big Bear" Holmes, 58, of Worcester, died Monday, February 11 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Betty J. (Twing) Holmes, his mother, Margaret Barrett of Bristol, NH; two sisters, Virginia Holmes of Bradford, MA and Donna Patch of Surprise, AZ and a brother, David Holmes of Carver. He also leaves eight stepchildren, several grandchildren, nephews and nieces. His father William Holmes predeceased him in 2006.

He was born in Framingham and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. Ken was a member of the Worcester Inter-tribal Indian Center.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. To place an online condolence please visit www.callahanfay.com