David Paul Holmes
1964 - 2026
In Loving Memory of David who passed away at home on 14th January 2026 aged 61 years. David will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.
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Donations in memory of David would be appreciated for Swindon Seventh-day Adventist Church - Soup Kitchen. Donations can be left in the donation box on the day of the service, or sent directly to Hillier Funeral Service
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To the bravest, kindness most romantic man I have ever known. I love you sweetheart . You will be dearly missed.
May God strengthen the whole family.
He was a great gentleman. My deepest
condolences to the whole family.
On behalf of my family, I am sending our deepest condolences to sister Esther and the Holmes family. We will keep you in our thoughts and remember you in our prayers. David will be dearly missed. Wishing you Divine comfort.
With boundless compassion and unwavering determination, he turned an idea into a lifeline — the soup kitchen that has since nourished not only bodies but also spirits.
Rest peacefully, dear David. Your light will never fade.
To my loving, kindhearted sister Esther condolences to you and Antonio and the rest of David Holmes family, may God give you peace, comfort and strength to cope with the weeks and months ahead 🙏🏿 for the short time I have known Dave he was such a kindhearted, loving and humble person Dave will be greatly miss😢love you so much sis we are praying for you and the family 🙏🏿
On behalf of my family to the families of Esther and David Holmes we extend or sympathies and condolences.
It is always difficult to part with a loved ones but remember God’s promises to us in Revelation 21:1-5…1Cor 15:26…1Thes 4:16. Stay strong in the Lord🕊
Deepest Heart felt condolences that no amount of words can ever express, but God shall wipe away ALL tears. Come Lord Jesus, come.
My deepest condolences to the entire family, may God continue to strengthen you in these times. David will be dearly missed, he was such a nice and gentle person. 🙏🏾
Dear Esther, on behalf of my family we would like to express our sincere, heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of your beloved husband Dave.
We pray God’s healing, comfort and strength
for you during this very difficult time time.
Take comfort in that he is sleeping in Christ and will rise again in the first resurrection.
Hi Esther, on behalf of the McDonald family, we would like to express our deepest condolences to you and the entire Holmes family for the loss of your beloved husband Dave.
Take comfort in that he is asleep and will rise on the resurrection day to see Jesus and all of us who are faithful.
Love you lots.
Dave you will be missed…it was a pleasure knowing you and the time we spent was very memorable…to the family and love ones…be strong and may God comfort you in this time🙏
David’s constant smile while giving a strong handshake will be missed. May the Good Lord strengthen the whole family.
Hi my darling best friend and sister Esther. May the Lord, continue to give you the strength and courage, to go through this difficult time. May you hold on to the wonderful memories you shared with your husband.
My prayers 🙏 and my thoughts are with you . Keep strong my beautiful friend. I love ❤️ you ….
You will be missed
Continuing to miss you more and more as the days go by. Thank God for allowing you to be part of my life. You will hold a place in my heart forever.
Love you my Chookaloonks
With much sadness I have learned about the passing of a great man, a gentle spirit and a real disciple of Christ Jesus.
He will be very much missed. David was a role model of humility and generosity.
I am praying for Esther, Mathew and Dale. May the Lord bring comfort in His wonderful ways!
Pastor Vicentiu Dranca
Condolences to Esther and Antonio and their extended family members. May the Lord continue to comfort you and grant you the strength you need at this time. David may be gone physically. He will live on in your memories. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
On behalf of Baafi family to the families of Esther and David Holmes we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.
It deeply sadness us and we are speechless, however we know that God is with you and will strengthen in you in this time
My deepest sympathy to Esther and the family.
May God give you the fortitude to endure in this difficult time. May God give David a peaceful rest until the resurrection morning when we all hope for a reunion that will last for ever.Amen
So sad to hear of your passing David, praying for all the Holmes family. Esther, Matthew and your Dad – my thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time. Praying for God’s comfort and strength. The Men’s group, our Discovery group and our Church group will not be the same without you David.
Always in my heart
We didn’t know you for long but you were very kind and friendly man, God looked down and seen the pain in your face and thought it was time to take you home. From Sally and Toni
Love you loads
A wonderful soul 🕊
Dear Eld Esther
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved Husband. Dave was such a gentle soul, christ loving and and always ready to serve. We thank God for his life and for the time we knew him – and his presence and service with our Young People – especially in the Uplift Programme and in the Deaconery Dept. Our family will always miss him and our prayers are with you always. Be comforted.
So sad to hear that our beloved Brother passed, but I know he will be in heaven when Jesus returns. See soon brother
Condolences to the sis Esther and the Holmes Family. May God grant you strength
Our deepest condolences to Elder Esther and the entire family. David was a blessing in our midst and we thank God for the opportunity we all had to share in his life. He left lots of good memories for you Esther and all of us. We will miss him greatly. We pray that the good Lord will watch over you all and on that resurrection morning. We look forward to seeing him. Be comforted with the great hope that we have in Jesus and his coming again 🙏
RIP Dave have fond memorues of working with you for approx 5 years you were the first to help and offer assistance when i started and became good friends , one of the kindest and genuine people i have had the pleasure know taken way to early god bless mate
So sad to loose David, after finding happiness with Esther, he couldn’t wait to share the news with all his work mates. He will be sorely missed by the Oxford Carriers family. Rest easy drive. A blue candle to match your lorry.
A great friend and workmate. You will be missed. RIP Dave
RIP Dave it was nice working with you and helping me out when I needed help it was a pleasure knowing you and was a pleasure meeting your wife Esther. Sleep tight you will be sorely missed by all.
You will truly be missed, Bro Dave.
Your selfless service was profoundly inspiring and touched many lives in the community and beyond.
Please accept our condolences Eld Esther and family as we pray for God’s strength in difficult times like this.
Rest peacefully, Bro Dave.
To the family keep strong…God is in control
Sending our deepest sympathies and thoughts in this difficult time following the passing of your dear and wonderful husband, David. He was a remarkable man, kind and selfless and he will be greatly missed. May God’s love and grace surround you and your family during this sad time. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Sleep in peace Dave💙
Dave was so humble, gracious and kind. I thank God Almighty for his life and for knowing him.
Sincerest condolences to my sisi Esther, Antonio and the entire family. Lots of love and kisses 😘 😘😘😘😘
Dearest Condolences to his wife and family. Much love and prayers to you ❤️
My deepest condolences to you my dear friend Esther and your loved ones. May you rest in the knowing that he was loved deeply by you and all the lives that he touched.
May the beautiful memories that you shared carry you through especially in the sad 😔 days. And may you keep the faith of a deeper understanding in your Christ Jesus.
My prayers are with you with you and for him at this time ❤️😔
Much love and hugs 🤗
Esther I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling, especially since your happily ever after had just begun. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. The boys and I are here for you in any way you need.
Elder Esther. It is well.
David was much more than a colleague, he was a cornerstone of our team. His versatility was unmatched, and he possessed the rare ability to turn his hand to any challenge with ease and grace. His sharp wit and unwavering reliability leave a void that cant be filled.
May you rest in peace, David.
Dave was a good friend and work mate,we spent many early mornings working together,my deepest condolences to all your family,
Rest in peace my friend.
David Holmes
It was such a great shock to hear that brother David had passed after illness. That is how much he did not focus on himself but on others.
We would like to thank sister Esther for absolutely everything she has done or rather that the Lord has done through her, she not only informed us but comforted us. Reminding us all of the great hope that we have in Jesus. The hope that David himself had in Jesus. The hope that drove David to do so much to give comfort and hope to people and Glory to God.
Our initial contact with David was over the phone. He introduced himself and wanted to know how we ran the Soup Kitchen. He spoke to the different leaders in the Soup Kitchen. Then finally one day he asked if he could drop by and visit. We were very happy to have him. He showed a genuine interest and spoke to a lot of people including our service users. This was a midweek service because we run a Tuesday and Thursday midweek and then a Sunday service which is a full hot meal service. Then David asked if he could come with other people from Swindon church on a particular Sunday to the Soup Kitchen. We said yes and we’re very excited to have them and it was brilliant.
The conclusion of that matter is that the Swindon Church Soup Kitchen was established and now runs on a regular basis serving well over 50 adults at any given time. David was not content to just give people food, he invited our Community leader to also come and be a guest speaker during divine service to galvanise the entire church on this vision of whomever does this for the least of my bretheren has done it for me and go ye therefore telling all nations.
We want to thank God for his tireless service, passion for assisting, and the tangible, lasting impact he had on the lives of others. He will be remembered as a champion who often worked quietly, diligently, and with great integrity.
David made our community a better place just by being in it. Their work has left an indelible mark on food and spiritual provision that will last for years to come, a legacy. He was true champion of social justice who didn’t just talk about aid/change but lived it. He was willing to put his hand up and say, ‘Here I am, send me'”.
He thought he had no spiritual gift and prayed tirelessly for it and once he had this vision he showed a fierce commitment, immense warmth, and and an amazing ability to convince others to see his vision. He was not afraid to ask for help.
Our community has lost a true stalwart. He was a pillar of strength, always putting others first and advocating for those who couldn’t speak for themselves
I will always miss the laughs we used to have at work Dave, it was a pleasure working with you and knowing you. You’re greatly missed. Until we meet again
Dear Esther and the whole family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May God surround you with His comfort and peace.
As Scripture reminds us: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.” — Revelation 21:4
May His promise bring you strength and hope in the days ahead. We will miss David so much. He was such a nice gentle loving man.
With love,
Hilda & Krisztiàn
Dear Colleagues at Oxford Carriers,
Mike kindly called me this morning to share the deeply sad news of Dave Holmes’ passing, and it has left all of us at VitrA shaken.
Dave was one of those rare people whose quiet presence brought stability to everything around him. He did not seek attention, yet his contribution was always felt. In the busy, often pressured world we all work in, he had a way of easing the day simply by being who he was — calm, dependable, and quietly committed to getting the job done well.
What we saw of Dave was a man devoted to his work, his principles, and the people around him. He gave freely of his effort without expectation. The quiet ones often carry more than we realise — and when they leave, their absence is felt deeply.
Times like this inevitably lead all of us, ourselves included, into reflection. They remind us that a person’s true measure is not found in noise or recognition, but in the quiet good they leave behind. Dave’s steadiness, kindness, and integrity are part of that quiet legacy.
While we at VitrA feel this loss, we know it will be felt far more deeply by his colleagues at Oxford Carriers and, most of all, by his family and loved ones. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Please pass on our sincere condolences to Dave’s family. He was a good man, and he will be remembered with respect and gratitude by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
With sympathy and respect,
Tony McGuigan
VitrA
David was a truly gentle soul who brought kindness and quiet strength to our mission of giving out books on the streets of Swindon. He joined us many times with a caring heart and a sincere desire to make a difference. David believed in standing for what was right, and he showed that through his actions — offering not just books, but warmth, dignity, and respect to everyone he met.
His presence reminded us that small acts of kindness can carry great meaning. He gave his time freely, spoke with compassion, and served with humility. David will be deeply missed but fondly remembered. Until we meet again 🙏
May God grant you comfort and peace at this time Esther. Keep strong and stay bless 🙏
May Sincere Condolences to Esther
May the Lord our Creator comfort you at this difficult time 🙏
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