BOSTON — William A. Holmes “Bill,” 53, of Hampden, formerly of Farmington, died at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute on March 12, after a courageous two year battle with lymphoma.

Bill graduated from Mt. Blue High School in 1976, Farmington, and the University of Maine Orono in 1980. He was employed by the Cianbro Corporation in Pittsfield for 31 years as a procurement manager. Cianbro served as his extended family providing unparalleled support during his illness.

While out of the office, Bill enjoyed golfing and time on the water whether it was in Sanibel, Humarock, on his boat along the Penobscot or his annual fishing trip with his son Matt and close friends at Bulldog. He enjoyed spending time and took pride in his home that he designed and built. He maintained a close network of friends from his high school and college years. He enjoyed the family rivalry between the Patriots and Giants.

Bill is survived by his parents, Richard and Anita Holmes of Farmington; son, Matthew Holmes and Gary Sund; sister, Diana Clay and husband, William; nieces, Amanda, Heather and Lindsay; aunt and uncle, Nancy and Frank Hummer of Harpswell; cousins, Michael, Daniel, David and Rebecca; and a very special friend, Alma Crevatin of West Seneca, N.Y.

Tributes and condolences may be shared on Bill’s memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.