We have been advised of the death of Richard Holmes, who was a Sea Venom Observer in the early ’60s and later the BATC Course Officer at HMAS Cerberus.
HOLMES
Richard John
 
17 06 39 – 25 04 23
 
Beloved husband of Inga, cherished father of Andrew Holmes (dec) and Katie Jaques, father-in-law of Todd Jaques and loving Grandfather of Zac,
Ava and Leo Jaques.   Loving brother to Ian, Peter and Barbara.
 
Richard will be privately cremated and a memorial service in his honour will be announced in time.
 
Picaluna Funerals
(02) 9191 5006
CMDR Holmes’ funeral date is unknown, and in any case, it will be a private family occasion.
We will pass on any further details as and if they come to hand.
Regards
Murray Smythe, Jeff Dalgleish.