November 5, 1932 - March 31, 2024

We sadly announce the passing of ‘Barbie’ on March 31, surrounded by the love of her family, at Centennial Place, Millbrook.

B, Barbara, loving wife for 60 years to the late Richard (2013), devoted mother to Rick (Sherry), Newtonville, Deborah Huggins (the late Brad), Peterborough, Tim, Kendal, Mary Lee Thomson (Brian), Peterborough.

Special sister to the late Deborah, Jim (Marg) and Roger (Yvonne).

Loving sister to Karen Cashin (Fred) Orono. Barbara leaves eight grandchildren, Ricky (Julie), Mike (Ashley), Greg (Katy), Ryan, Krista, Kyle, Derek and Jacqueline (Kyle), and six greatgrandchildren, Ayva, Falon, Indie, Connor, Jaxon and Nash, with many nieces and nephews to carry on.

For many years, Barbara was committed to her community of Enniskillen and the United Church. She led the UCW and taught Sunday school and occasionally stood behind the pulpit.

She was very involved with Mothers’ Fellowship and volunteered as a leader with 4 H, while supporting the many events taking place in the church.

She took advantage of living in a former manse, and hosted weddings and showers and receptions and family reunions in their Enniskillen home.

Much gratitude to the exceptional staff at Centennial Place for their care and compassion over the last eleven years. Much appreciation and many thanks also to Dr. Van Loon for his attention and kindness.

Visitation will be held at the Beacan Presbyterian Church Beaverton, on Friday April 5th from 1p.m. until time of funeral service at 2p.m. Interment to follow at the Old Stone Church Cemetery Beaverton.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please support the Alzheimer’s Society in Barbara’s memory.