Joan Krikorian Holmes passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 9th. She was the daughter of Bessie Krikorian. Joan is survived by her three children, Albert Holmes of Florida, Douglas Holmes and daughter-in-law Sharon of Lincoln and Ann Ferreira of Glocester. She was a proud grandmother to Douglas, Stephen, Melissa, Eric, Amy and also the late Christina and Jason. Joan was blessed with many great-grandchildren, Madison, Ernest, Earl, Avery, Luke, Hailey, Brooke, Caleb, Quinn and Chloe.
Joan had a big heart and always wanted to help everyone. She loved the beach, ocean, plants, volunteering and of course the Dollar Store. She waitressed for many years at the Brook Manor Pub in South Attleboro. She was also the program director at the Arc of Blackstone Valley, where she made her residents part of her family. Her love for people and waitressing brought her to work well into her 80’s at Slater Park Concessions, where she made many good friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 16th at 10:00a.m. in Mount Hope Community Baptist Church, 734 Hope St., Providence. Burial is private. Donations in her memory can be made to the Cancer Center at Miriam Hospital.
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Joan Krikorian Holmes passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 9th. She was the daughter of Bessie Krikorian. Joan is survived by her three children, Albert Holmes of Florida, Douglas Holmes and daughter-in-law Sharon of Lincoln and Ann Ferreira of Glocester. She was a proud grandmother to Douglas, Stephen, Melissa, Eric, Amy and also the late Christina and Jason. Joan was blessed with many great-grandchildren, Madison, Ernest, Earl, Avery, Luke, Hailey, Brooke, Caleb, Quinn and Chloe.
Joan had a big heart and always wanted to help everyone. She loved the beach, ocean, plants, volunteering and of course the Dollar Store. She waitressed for many years at the Brook Manor Pub in South Attleboro. She was also the program director at the Arc of Blackstone Valley, where she made her residents part of her family. Her love for people and waitressing brought her to work well into her 80’s at Slater Park Concessions, where she made many good friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 16th at 10:00a.m. in Mount Hope Community Baptist Church, 734 Hope St., Providence. Burial is private. Donations in her memory can be made to the Cancer Center at Miriam Hospital.
