Kittredge B. “Kit” Holmes 85 of West Yarmouth died peacefully Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.

Born in Hyannis, Kit was the son of the late William and Thelma (Baxter) Holmes. He was graduate of Yarmouth High School and was an outstanding football and basketball player.

Kit was a very proud Cape Codder. He loved to work and was the happiest when he was helping someone. He refereed basketball, at all levels, for over 50 years on the Cape. He often joked that “he never made a bad call!” He always had a smile, a joke, and always made people laugh.

Kit is survived by three sons, Billy and his wife, Nancy of Sandwich, Tim and his wife, Adrianne of Atlanta, GA, and Kit and his wife, Maureen of Dennis; two daughters, Melissa Boyle and her husband, Patrick of North Carolina, and Leslie Beatrice and her husband, Carmine of Lynn; a brother, Ronald Holmes of Hyannis; three sisters, Joan “Punky” Shallow of West Yarmouth, Nancy Morgan and her husband, Richard of Yarmouth, and Beverly Seward and her husband, Charles of New Hampshire; his former wife, Susan (Hirst) Holmes of South Yarmouth; and David “Hershey Bar” Hirst of Whitman. Nine grandchildren, Stephen, Cassidy, Meaghan, Sean, Henry, David, Lilly, Phoebe, and Chase; three great grandchildren, Charlee, Oliver and Zachery. In addition to his parents, Kit was predeceased by his brother, Jon and his wife, Georgianna, and his brother in-law, Robert Shallow. He will be greatly missed by all.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all that took care of Kit during the latter part of his life, especially the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, and the staff of Mugar 3rd Floor at Cape Cod Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday October 15 in Chandler Gray Cemetery, 161 Old Mill Way, West Yarmouth.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday October 14 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to any charitable organization in Yarmouth of your choice.

Please accept our dearest consult condolences from the Carroll family. Kit and our parents shared a special bond ❤️

Sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Had a lot of memories of him during those D-Y days. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in Peace Mr Holmes.

Kit was a great friend and team mate. Would do any thing for any one. Sorry I missed visiting hours at Hallett. battling cancer and couldn't make it. A great family that Mary Lou and I loved so much. Fair Winds and Following Seas My friend.

I would like to say that Kit was a great inspiration to so many of us young kids from Yarmouth as all of the Holmes Family was. He will be missed for all that he did, may god rest his sole.

Always had a smile, a joke, a kindness and light that will never dim.

My fondest thoughts to all in Kit's family. I remember him from our days at YHS and his super sense of humor in making every situation one with laughter. The memories come flooding back of our years there and the fun we had. Kit was always in the middle of activities, keeping spirits high. I'm sorry that I lost friendship but now hope that the memories he left behind will sustain his spirits in your hearts. My prayers are for you now that he is at rest and you carry on with his legacy to share for generations to come. God bless all of you. Jeannette (Sears) Wood

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. We came to know Kip as a friend and neighbor. It was my privilege to talk with Kit on occasion concerning His need for Jesus Christ and the salvation He provides for anyone who believes the Word of God and receives Him by faith. John 3:16

Kit was a good friend. He worked with Frank Davis and Joe King for a long time. They kept him on the ground so that he wouldn't fall off the ladder. He loved working with them and they had a great friendship for many years. When we moved back to the Cape he was along with Frank painting the walls and woodwork for us. Never a complaint. Always said that I was a saint to put up with Frankie. He will be sorely missed by many.

My love and prayers to you and your family. Kit was such a special part of my life, always calling me his girlfriend. He live, loved, and laughed with so many. I will miss him so much. Hugs, Jen Crimaldi

What would we have done without you every summer crazy Kelleher party you would come and take all the garbage to the dump and we were still up sitting on the patio and you Would just shake ur head love u grampy holmes gonna miss u I will never forget you