Barbara Elizabeth GEDDES

1932 - 2020

BORN

1932

DIED

2020

Barbara GEDDES Obituary

Barbara Elizabeth (Cole) GEDDES Passed away peacefully, in her 89th year, after a brief illness. Dear wife of the late Russell Geddes (2000). Will be sadly missed by her sons, Russell (Nancy) and Norman (Cathy), her granddaughter, Elizabeth, her sister, Katharine Underhill, and her nieces and nephew. Predeceased by her parents, Norman and Elizabeth Cole, and her brothers, Hugh and Doug. Barbara enjoyed an active social life, loved to travel, and was an avid bridge player and curler for many years. Barbara started her career as a teacher and then worked many years alongside her husband running the family business, Russell's Flower Shop. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will follow. Due to current restrictions, our family is saddened that we will not be able to grieve and share comfort with family and friends at this time. Your condolences and kind thoughts are deeply felt and appreciated. When it is safe to do so, we will hold a celebration of Barbara's life. Flowers have always been integral to Barbara and her family. So, please consider sending flowers to someone you care about. Donations may also be made to a charity of your choice or through www.canadahelps.org

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Dec. 8, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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Phil Brittan

April 4, 2021

Mrs. Geddes was my teacher in grade two at Green Acres Public School, back in 1960. My most vivid memory of her, was how a classmate pushed me to the ground in the boys washroom, and without asking me any questions, she sent me straight to the principle’s office where I got the strap. That sad memory of harshness and unfairness has stayed with me all of my life. She was a unenthusiastic, expressionless teacher with a glum disposition, lacking any compassion for young children. I’m glad she got out of teaching before she could damage too many more children. I can only suppose that when she went to work at her husband’s flower shop, that she brought him much despair and, that her presence killed a lot of beautiful flowers.

Ruth (Cole) Emerson

December 13, 2020

My sincere sympathy goes out to Russell and Norman and family.

Although we were were not close, I did enjoy being a flower along with my sister Susan at your parents wedding many years ago. I also remember Barb's great smile and laugh.

May your Memories of good times help you through this difficult time.
Your 2nd Cousin Ruth (Cole) Emerson

Marty and Debbie Blake

December 9, 2020

Norm, Cathy and Elizabeth, we are so sorry to hear about your mom’s and Grandmother’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your entire family. Your mom had a wonderful life and as time takes your sadness away we are confident fond memories will take its place. Love always Marty, Debbie and family.

Joan and Bob Douglas

December 8, 2020

Our most sincere sympathy to you Russell and Nancy, our niece! I only met your Mom once at the family flower shop on Main Street while ordering flowers many years ago and found her a very pleasant and congenial lady. May God help you through these difficult times.
Joan and Robert Douglas
Grimsby,Ontario

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