Barry Martin Obituary
A gentle-hearted softie, he lived life fully on his terms. A scuba diver in the 50's, a sushi-eater in his 80's. He was passionate, argumentative, stubborn, resilient, appreciative, cantankerous, endearing, he laughed hard and loud. Barry left no one feeling indifferent. Wherever he is, he is raising hell, telling stories and having sandwiches- barley that is.
You are deeply loved and missed (you old fart)
Craig, Tracy,Kyla, (Rod) Trent, Addie, Owen, & Judy
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Jo ANne Kelly RUdy
March 7, 2015
To the MArtin family
I am thinking of Barry again today
as a co worker of ours passed a day or so ago....Charlie Conroy - we all worked together at CKGM - "those were the days my friends"
No question Barry was "something else" with his boots and brow.
MEMORIES keep us connected.
Jo Anne Kelly RUdy
Susan Clancy
January 13, 2015
I met Barry when we met at CKGM in the 60's -pinstriped pants, cowboy hat, boots and a booming laugh or bellow - he was one of a kind and I will never forget him -
Best wishes, Barry, on your journey home.
Tony McManus
December 11, 2014
Barry,
When Tracy wrote me that you'd moved on I couldn't believe it; you always seemed so indestructible. That I'll never hear your great voice, hear you laugh, grumble and argue, wounds me
beyond description. I even miss your smoking. That you'll never stride down Greene Avenue and take your stool beside me in the Bistro and down a Kilkenny, is hard to believe.
Though I'm here in Thailand with a young family, I spare thoughts of you and the the things we shared and enjoyed, every day. In all my years I never found a finer friend; your word was your bond and I could trust you with my life. One of Montreal's great characters, it was an honour to have known you. The world is a lesser place without you. May God guard and protect you. And we'll meet again and share brewskies and Malts in Valhalla. Goodbye old friend.
Your pal always
Tony
Bruce Mitham
July 9, 2014
I'll miss you Barry. I became a member of your family in 1976, when I decided to become a farmer and you gave me a job. I learned so much from you, and I owe a lot of my successes to what I learned in Trout River. I also learned the importance of the barley sandwich! We have talked or visited at least twice a year since then, and I will miss that. Judy, thank you for your call tonight, Judy, Craig, Tracy, Trent, and Kyla, I'm so sorry for your loss...
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Élise Villeneuve
July 9, 2014
Mes sympathies à toute la famille. Je ne l'ai pas connu longtemps mais suffisamment pour apprendre à l'apprécier. Repose en paix cher Barry et j'espère qu'où que tu sois, tu te portes bien maintenant
Élise, Infirmière du CLSC Métro
July 9, 2014
We always had a fun time with Barry and enjoyed his thirst for knowledge and amazing memory...and there's all the rest that you describe so well Kyla. We can hear him laughing at all these comments about himself. With our love and condolences to you all.
Tilly & Brian, Malaucène, France
Brian Patterson
July 8, 2014
Barry and I shared many happy tennis moments as a doubles team in the 1960's. I have missed him and am sad to know we won't connect again to re-live great old days on and off the court. So long, "Team". My deepest sympathies to Judy and the children.
Anne Kingsland/Schulman
July 8, 2014
Dear Craig, Tracy, Trent, Kyla, Rod, Addie & Owen. There will never be another Barry Martin! You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Love Annie
Rick Boland
July 7, 2014
good bye barry, from your son Trent's Friend Rick
the Thompson's
July 7, 2014
sympathies to the family
Valerie Descombes
July 7, 2014
I have great souvenirs as a kid going over to the farm in Trout River spending time with Tracy and how Mr Martin was such a wonderfully spirited man. He always had his cowboy hat and boots and those impressive eyebrows! He is someone that you can never forget.
To Tracy, Kyla, Trent and Judy, my warmest condolences, with lots of love and hugs!
Jim P
July 7, 2014
Wish I had known him
July 7, 2014
Tracy, Kyla, Trent, your dad must have been proud that his children shared his creative and independent spirit. My heartfelt sympathies to you and the whole Martin family. Love and Peace.
Bryn Caron
Wayne Tessier
July 7, 2014
I remember Mr. Martin when I was growing up in Trout River as a man of stature and a real cowboy! When he talked you would listen and when he laughed...it was loud. :) The eyebrows and cowboy hat were his trademark to me as a kid...My sympathies to the family.
Kevin Neal
July 7, 2014
Great Obit,Always enjoyed Barry.He introduced me to Neil Diamond's Hot August Nights and wiped my butt at tennis.He had a hearty laugh which I always enjoyed hearing.Rest in peace.
Marie-Josée Bédard
July 6, 2014
Dear Judy, Tracy, Kyla and Trent, our deepest sympathies. Kyla, you wrote from your heart and gave a true description of who he was.
Hugs and kisses
Joe and Louise
July 6, 2014
What a legend! thoughts go out to the extended Martin family. I remember being questioned by Barry when I was asked to teach Tracy riding "you mustn't be a very good rider cause you've come here to teach!!" A truly well lived life!
Ron & Joanne Jamieson
Michael Kelly
July 6, 2014
Barry and my dad were friends and neighbors. I remember fondly the animated conversations between Barry and my dad "Joe". There truly was never a dull moment when these two characters got together. They seemed to have something in common that caused others to stand by and wonder. Barry was good to my dad and our family, may he rest in peace.
Kathy Hersey
July 6, 2014
Mr. Martin was a long time neighbour of ours when they lived in Trout River. He was an eccentric man, a real cowboy. Sad to hear the news of his passing. Sympathies to the family.
Diane Varner
July 6, 2014
I didn't know your father, Tracy & Kyla, but after reading that brilliant obituary, I wish I had! I'm thinking about both of you and sending much love.
Heather Mitchell
July 6, 2014
sincere sympathy to the family
Marguerite & Bill Hayes
July 5, 2014
Great Obit!
Our thoughts are with you all.
Jo ANne Kelly RUdy
July 5, 2014
To the family of Barry - my sympathy to one and all.
I worked with Barry at CKGM-FM
last saw him "in his cowboy boots" in Westmount a few yrs ago.
He was definitely "one of a kind"
and it was fun knowing him "back in the day"
July 5, 2014
Bill Haughland said it all and so perfectly about Barry. Ray and I both worked with Barry - ever so many years ago - and he certainly was "one of a kind". Have a great time Barry - wherever you now be....Enjoy your morning coffees on your break!
Carol & Ray Anderson
Beaconsfield, Qc.
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July 5, 2014
what a great tribute
July 4, 2014
Frank Barrett
July 4, 2014
I am a distant relative of Barry and had lost touch with him many years ago, His mom , Mae and father Tom were very good friends mine. too bad there is no mention of a sevice as I would very much have like to go Is his sister Heather still living?
Sharon & Nelson Weippert
July 4, 2014
What an obit! Fits Barry to a T. It evokes memories of times we all shared here in the Valley.
Our thoughts are with you all as you turn another page in the "Martin Book"
July 4, 2014
I always thought that Barry was born "out of his time." He should have appeared sometime back in the 1800's when "men were men" and cowboys ruled the west. He once showed me his "fast draw," from a holster he wore on the hip, and then proceeded to shoot several beer cans in the blink of an eye. We used to call Barry "The Brow," because of his generous eyebrows .. a nickname I think he kind of enjoyed. He and I, at one time, were going to co-write a book about the old west ... just one of those things we never got around to. Every time I drive into Montreal from Vermont I see grain-silos with the farmer's family name written across the top ... another of Barry's brilliant sales ideas. Wherever he is, now, he's still wearing his western boots and is probably sitting around a camp fire with a bunch of like minded souls.
Deepest condolences.
Bill Haugland
BREN GUILFOYLE
July 4, 2014
WHOEVER WROTE THIS OBITUARY SURE GOT IT RIGHT! I KNEW BARRY AROUND WESTMOUNT AND LATER WORKED WITH HIM FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND WOULD ATTEST TO ALL THESE DESCRIPTIONS.GOD WILL KEEP HIM CLOSE AT HAND AND MAYBE UNDER CONTROL.RIP THE BROW
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