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Donald BARRY Obituary
Born in Edmonton June 23, 1931, Don died in Canmore, AB on May 30, 2014. Don was variously known as: the Duck, the Bear, Don Bear and Coach. His professional football career was played entirely with the Edmonton Eskimos Football Club from 1952 to 1962, a period when the team played in ten Western Finals and five Grey Cups, winning three. Don earned his living working for the City of Edmonton: 25 years with Edmonton Telephones and then 16 more with the City of Edmonton Planning and Development Department, retiring as the Director of Development Co-ordination in 1991. Don will be sorely missed by Susan, his much loved and loving wife, helpmeet and companion in adventure for over 30 years. He is also survived by his children: sons, John (Gabi), Pat (Sandy), Andy (Karen), and James (Beverly) Barry; daughter Gina (Scott) Mead; and their mother Georgie; his grandchildren: Michael (Katie) and Daniel Barry; Megan (Edward) Kilmister; Landice, Kelty (Brian), Joel, Kayla and Alyssa Barry, and Jessica and Mitchell Mead; two great-grandchildren: Eli and Isla Kilmister. Funeral arrangements will be announced and may be viewed by going to www.bowriverfuneral.com. BOW RIVER FUNERAL SERVICE. Phone 403-678-4880.
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Todd Shulman
September 10, 2014
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Donald Barry. My condolences to his wife and family.
Edward Antoniuk
July 5, 2014
I am saddened by the passing of Don. I have fond memories of working with him as a young cable splicer apprentice at Edmonton Telephones. He was a great teacher and a delightful gentleman to be associated with!
June 9, 2014
Susan K & family.....deep condolences on Don's passing ...you are in our prayers....there are so many of us saddened by the loss of one of our favorite SEP & Eskimos alumni. Art Staniland
June 9, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Susan and family on behalf of the Board and Staff at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum where Don was one of our Honoured Members. A true athlete and ambassador of sports throughout his life.
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Gord and Lynn Smarsh
June 6, 2014
Our condolences on the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be remembered for his love of life and the outdoors. Our prayers are with you at this time. May he be always be kept well in your hearts.
Terry J. Loat
June 3, 2014
Susan, I just learned of Don's passing and extend heartfelt condolences to you and Don's children as you cope with his loss. As you know, Don and I were long time colleagues in Edmonton's Planning Department and I fondly reflect on those years working with Don with great respect and admiration for his determination and professionalism to always get the job done right. He was a great proponent of win-win negotiations, skillfully balancing the needs and requirements of the municipality and the development industry. In so doing he earned and maintained the respect of all involved and for me he was a highly valued and trusted colleague and friend. I wish you peace and comfort in this challenging time of transition.
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