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Robert BARRAS Obituary

Published by Monteal Gazette from Mar. 25 to Mar. 28, 2015.

BARRAS, Robert Edgar
July 6, 1933 – March 23, 2015
Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully at Hull hospital at the age of 81, in the presence of his loving family. He will be dearly missed by his sister, Diane, his children, David (Janet), Lianne (Syed Hamad Gardezi), and Robbie, and his grandson Stefan. Employed by the Lakeshore School Board, Bob had a long and dedicated career as principal and vice- principal of various schools on the West Island of Montreal. He also travelled to Germany on a two-year teaching assignment, taught English for three years at a French college in Madagascar, and served for five years as the principal of the Canadian Section of S.H.A.P.E. International Schools in Belgium. In retirement, he especially appreciated cottage time in the Laurentians. Following Bob's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. A private service will be held later this summer in his place of birth, Quebec City. If desired, donations in Bob's memory to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.


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June 23, 2015

During this distressing time please find comfort from the guidance God provides and the strength to move forward in the days and weeks to come. Heartfelt condolences - Prov3:5,6

June 5, 2015

Joyce Johnson

My sympathy to Bob family. He was my French teach way back farther than I care to remember. Sorry Bob I never did learn to speak French . I have thought of you often over the years. God Bless your family.

April 24, 2015

Sherri Hopkins

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He was my French teacher at Lakeside Heights, John Rennie, and then a colleague at Northview. We all enjoyed his wicked sense of humour and dry wit. He will live on in many hearts he touched over the years.

April 2, 2015

Jim&Ann Desrochers

David&Janet: Thinking of you at this difficult time.

March 31, 2015

Dave & Janet,
Condolences from the Cairns family. We are thinking of you both.
Hugh and Julie Cairns

March 29, 2015

J. Carlos Praniauskas

My condolences to Dave, Rob, Lianne, Stefan and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Love ones are never lost, they always live in that special place reserved in our heart.

March 26, 2015

For Diane,
Please accept my condolences. I did some student teaching at J. Rennie while Bob was Principal there. He was very much respected and admired, not such an easy accomplishment. It seems that as we get older, Quebec and QHS seem even more dear to our hearts. It seems special to me that Bob will have his final resting space there. With fond memories,
Gail Hicks

March 26, 2015

Gaetane and Marcel Larocque

Our condolences to David and Janet. Our thoughts are with you during those difficult moments.

March 26, 2015

Cheryle McRae

Very sorry to hear of your loss,David and Janet. Keep your memories and fond stories close to your heart, for there, he will live forever. Love & Hugs, Cheryle & Gary. xox

March 26, 2015

David & Janet. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.

Ron, Candy, Chris, Ryan & Scott

March 25, 2015

Dave, our condolences to you, Janet and your family.

Steve & Deb

March 25, 2015

Geoff Haddock

Our condolences to Dave, Lianne, Rob, and the family.

Geoff Haddock & family

March 25, 2015

He was a great teacher, Maria Meessen hoogendoorn. Class of 61 john Rennie high

March 25, 2015

Margo Davison de Martnez Caro

Bob Barras was my french teacher at John Rennie High School in Pointe Claire. We lived on the same street and if I was fast enough in the morning I could get a ride to school! I was a counsellor at WMCA Camp Oolahwan as was Bob's sister Diane; I never met his children but send them my condolences for their loss. After finishing my studies I married a Spaniard in Montreal and have been living in Spain since 1965. Nevertheless I still remember my youth and many of the people who made up fond memories.

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