RAYMOND — Barry Barclay Holmes, 80, of Raymond, died on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, after a brave battle with brain cancer. He passed away at his home on Sebago Lake with his wife by his side.

Barry was born April 7, 1939, in St. Paul, Minn., where he was raised by his parents, Catherine and Robert Holmes, along with his three brothers, King, Robert and Eugene and sister, Robin. Barry was a devoted husband and father, passionate sailor and wine connoisseur, who loved tennis, golf and skiing. He and his wife, Brenda, traveled around the world on multiple adventures. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Portland Stage Company and served on their board for many years.

He was a strong advocate and active promoter for nuclear energy. Barry received his B.S. degree from Lehigh University and a M.S. and Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). He taught at the University of Stuttgart in Germany before entering the business world. His distinguished career as a metals engineer and quality control expert started at Uniroyal Tire Company, continued on at Volkswagen of America, United Technologies and Allied Signal. He started his own consulting company, DCn while still a student at M.I.T., and continued to consult after he retired.

Barry is survived by his wife, Brenda Pearson Holmes; his daughters, Jessica Cardinali and Caroline Hybels; and four grandchildren.

His family will honor and celebrate his life privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Societyand Portland Stage Company.