HOLMES, Ira Mac January 2, 1938 – May 1st, 2017 Passed away peacefully at Chatham Kent Health Alliance. Beloved spouse of Janet Gilbert. Father of Richard (Shelley) Holmes, Rodney Holmes and Tracey Johnson, stepfather to Bryce (Vanessa) McMahon and Evan (Melissa) McMahon, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at The Moose Lodge in Chatham, on May 5th from 1pm-4pm. Donations may be made in his name to an animal rescue of your choice. Online condolences are welcome at www.lifetransitions.ca