Barbara Larrabee

Barbara Larrabee

Barbara Larrabee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2005.
LARRABEE _ Barbara (nee Balan) 1920 - 2005 Barbara Larrabee passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2005 in the presence of her loving and devoted husband Dexter; beloved granddaughter Tanya Molcan and her husband Chris; and special friends, Darlene and Gail Windsor. She was 85 years of age. Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was there she met her future husband, Dexter, who was stationed in Winnipeg as a member of the RCAF. It was the start of a wonderful sixty-five-year marriage. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff on the 10th floor Cardiac Care Unit of the Foothills Hospital, especially to "angel" Andrew for his compassionate care during Barbara's final hours. At Barbara's request, there will be no Service. If friends so desire, donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6 (Telephone 264-5549). Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION CENTRE and CREMATORIUM, 304 - 18 Avenue S.W. Telephone: 228-4422. www.leydens.com

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