BARRY GEORGE CLEGG

October 30, 1942 – February 13, 2025 After a long illness, Barry died peacefully and surrounded by loving family. A witty and original thinker, he excelled in an eclectic range of lifetime interests. Born in Carlisle, England, he attended Fettes College in Scotland, then graduated from Cambridge University with an engineering degree, followed by an additional Master's degree from Aston University. He moved to Toronto in 1969 and became a pioneering software developer. He played field hockey in England and Canada, and was a marathon runner. A talented musician, he played the organ, piano, and French horn, and sang in the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir for 40 years. During his retirement years he worked as a consultant in business communication and published three books of poems. Throughout, he nourished many lifelong friendships. Barry will be missed by his loving family: His wife Leslie Forbes Cooper; daughters Alison Clegg (Stephen Fertuck; grandchildren Casper and Lilia) and Joni Clegg (Colin Bradley; grandchildren Sebastian and Keira); step-sons Robert Cooper (Ty Hervieux) and Graeme Cooper (Shelby Austin; grandchildren Simone and Stafford); and sister Suma Starkie (Dave Starkie). A celebration of his life will be held in the near future. Donations to The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir would be gratefully received in Barry's memory. The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville) at a future date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.