Barbara Ruth COUSINS

1947 - 2021

COUSINS, Barbara Ruth (nee Pettigrew) June 10, 1947 - Calgary, Alberta February 25, 2021 - Prince George, British Columbia With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara (Barb), daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and very dear friend to many from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island. Barb passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 in Prince George, BC. Born and raised in Calgary, Barb started her career at the Calgary Herald, as did her mother, Noreen and sister, Betty. In 1968 she married her soul mate Warren Cousins and shortly thereafter moved to Prince George where she and Warren raised their family. They are long time Vanway community members. Barb worked as a Teacher Assistant and happily retired from Highglen Elementary at the age of 65. The numerous staff and students Barb worked with over her career all appreciated her kind heart and her ability to juggle many tasks while still managing to throw a bake sale on top of it all. After retirement, she passionately worked on her home-based business "Barb's Craft Closet". She is very well known in BC and PEI for her crafts and baking, most notably her pot scrubbers and Christmas cakes. She was predeceased by, her dad (J.H. (Pat) Pettigrew), stepfather (Murrey Croston), mom (Noreen McInnis/Pettigrew/Croston) and sister (Joan Pettigrew Best). Barb is survived her loving husband Warren, sons Bill (Cheryl) and Thane, daughter Tina (Darren Pringle), grandsons Scott and Nolan, sister Betty (Barry) Illingworth, of Chestermere, AB, and family and brother Allan (Bev) Pettigrew, of Calgary, and family. Her PEI family includes sisters in law, Mandy Thomson, Carol Thomson, Donna Thomson, Barbara (Fred) Eagle, Rosalie (Trevor) Webb and Beth Cousins, brothers in law Thane (Ruth) Cousins, John Cousins and all of their families. Special Robertson cousins are: Glen (Sharon) Robertson and family, Nancy (Jack) Buchan and family, Gord (Val) Robertson and family and Mark Robertson. Barb had a large extended family of nieces and nephews and their families across Canada and in England. Barb is missed by her little dog Lucy and cats Mac and Mary and lovingly remembered by long time neighbours, school colleagues and business customers. In addition to her love of crafting and baking, Barb enjoyed travelling, including almost yearly drives to PEI, watching her grandsons' hockey and baseball games, entertaining and family get-togethers. Barb had an adventurous nature, she loved to laugh and go shopping. Her legacy is her generous, compassionate and kind spirit. She always looked after people, whether by feeding them, phoning to say hi or making them feel comfortable. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date once travel is again permitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb's honour can be made to variety.bc.ca, as she was a passionate supporter of children. As well, Barbara believed in Hospice and donations to the Prince George Hospice Society would be appreciated. Barbara's final resting places will be Queen's Park Cemetery in Calgary, AB with her Mom and Dad and in Campbellton, PEI, her beloved 3rd home. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at University Hospital of Northern BC and PG Rotary Hospice House for their excellent care, support and compassion and for keeping Barb safe during these COVID times. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hillhouse. He was a tremendous lifeline and support to Barb's family. Our thanks also to the wonderful doctors Barbara had in the past, Dr. Staniland and Dr. Peter O'Malley. Barb had a lot of illness in her life and was always well supported by the Canadian Medical System. Condolences may be offered at FraserviewCrematorium.com