STAMFORD, Vt. —  Eva (Heinrich) Holmes, 91, formerly of Stamford, Vt died on Friday June 5, 2026 at Brookdale at Fillmore Pond in Bennington, VT.

She was born in the Bronx, NY on April 17, 1935, the daughter of Adam and Katharina (Feil) Heinrich. She attended schools in New York City and attended Fordham University.

Eva was last employed by the Girl Scouts of Westchester/Putnam. After her retirement in 2002, she moved to Stamford, VT where she was an active member of the former St. John Bosco Church as a member of its Ladies of St. Anne Society. She also taught English as a second language. Eva was a member of the Stamford Seniors. She enjoyed trips to the beach, especially family vacations to the Jersey Shore, reading and playing board games.

Survivors include two daughters, Victoria M. Simpson and her husband, Michael of Sanford, NC and Valerie Schueckler and her husband, Brad of Stamford, VT and one son, Richard E. Holmes of North Adams, MA. She also leaves five grandchildren, Adam Turner, Hannah Werno, Samuel Turner, Alex Schueckler and Evan Schueckler and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Heinrich.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Eva Holmes will be Thursday June 11, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Nativity Chapel 564 County Rte. 10, Germantown, NY 12526. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local library or the charity of your choice. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com