Mark Paul Holmes

Mark P. Holmes

Longtime teacher Lowell school system;

Mark P. Holmes, 91, of Lowell, passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hospice

in Providence, Rhode Island, near his loving family on Monday December 27,

2021.

Born December 2, 1930, in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the house he has resided

in his entire life, he was the son of the late Mark G. and the late

Catherine (Ashe) Holmes.

Mark attended St. Patrick's Grammar school and was a graduate of Keith

Academy. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education

from Fitchburg State Teacher's College.

A veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

A teacher in the Lowell school system for over 35 years.

Among his many interests, he was an active skier for over 50 years and was a member of the Wedeln Outdoor Ski Club.

He was also a member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks, the American Legion Post 247 in Tyngsboro and the United

Teachers of Lowell.

Mark is survived by a sister Muriel Constantine of Providence, RI; a niece

Paula H. Constantine of Providence, RI; a nephew John A. Constantine of

Providence, RI; Ruth and Paul Fauvel of Dracut.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday morning December 30, 2021, at ST. PATRICK CHURCH in LOWELL followed by his committal services at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Patrick Church, 282 Suffolk St., Lowell, MA 01854.

Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.

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