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1934
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2016
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John Barrett Obituary
Mr. John Robert Barrett, age 82 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Pinewood Court with his loving family by his side. John was born on March 16, 1934 in Dorion, Ontario to parents Albert and Millicent Barrett. John lived in Dorion until moving to Port Arthur in 1955. John joined the Port Arthur Fire Department in 1963 and retired in 1992 after 29 years of dedicated service. He started with the Department as a firefighter and in 1970 became the mechanic. He enjoyed the brotherhood of his fellow firefighters. John was also a member of the Kiwanas Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time at his summer camp at Island Lake. John was most proud of his family, especially his grandchildren. John will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his daughters Sandy (Chris) Thomas, Kathy (Murray) Wiebe, grandchildren Cameron and Connor Thomas and Andrew and Alissa Wiebe, his sister-in-law Lois Anderson as well as her family in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, nieces and nephew. John was predeceased by his wife Arlene in 2013, his father Albert, mother Millicent, brothers Bert and Jim and sister Chrissy. A celebration of John's life will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Sargent & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 21 North Court Street with Rev. Barb Fugelsang. The inurnment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Toys for Tots or to the Charity of your Choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Victor and Eva Arvelin\Zuchkan.
June 9, 2016
WE MET HIM AT ST JOES WHEN MY WIFE WAS IN THERE,,HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN ,,WE WILL MISS HIM.. R.I.P. John.
Gord Walford
May 8, 2016
Sandy and Kathy: Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was the best of neighbours when he and your mom spent summers at Dave Bradford's camp at One Island Lake. I'm particularly thankful for the time he brought PAFD #1 out to the lake and took my kids and I for a ride. May God bless you with many rich memories!
Jim and Belinda Cole and family
May 7, 2016
Sandy, Chris & boys - So sorry to hear of the loss of your father & grandfather. May the good memories help get you through this difficult time
Darcy Herman
May 5, 2016
My Condolences to Sandy, Chris, Cameron and Connor, God blessFrom Darcy and family
May 4, 2016
Sandy and family,so sorry for your loss,but all I can think of is all the smiles and laughs everytime you both came to Nivas.My tears and like everyone who knew him are remembering all the great happy stories.You are truly one of the best people and care givers I have ever met,bless you,Donna from Nivas.
David Kukkee
May 4, 2016
Very sorry to hear of Johns passing.Praying for the familyDAVID KUKKEE
Bob Hodgson
May 4, 2016
My condolences to John's family and friends.
John was an excellent mechanic and a hard, dedicated worker, who often performed miracles to keep the pumpers and equipment in the Thunder Bay Fire Service working.
He was a good guy and didn't hold off letting you know when you broke some equipment and instructing you on how to prevent from doing it again.
In this respect, John was a great teacher/instructor and all the firefighters wisely listened to what John had to say. May God take good care of you John.
Bob Hodgson [retired firefighter Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue]
Cliff Shawanamash
May 4, 2016
John was only with us at Pinewood for a short time, yet he made a long lasting impression on all of us, he became a friend to all of us with his sense of humor, and his great smile, we are all very lucky to have known him. We all will miss him. My condolences to the family.
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Memorial Events
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May
4
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel21 North Court Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4T4
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Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel21 North Court Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4T4