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Barry BARLOW Obituary
Surrounded by love and Chopin nocturnes, Dr. Barry H. Barlow passed away peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital on April 24, 2017. In the summer of last year, he was diagnosed with an acute bone marrow disease, but not even that stopped him from doing the things he loved. This included: listening to beautiful music, reading, keeping up to date with world events, enjoying meals and making tea. Barry dedicated his life to both music and political science, passing on his immense political wisdom to students at the University of Regina. Upon his request there will not be a funeral or memorial service; instead his ashes will be carried away by the Saskatchewan wind, in the province he loved.
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Jasmine Barlow
October 9, 2017
Thinking of you and our many turkeys together, missing you always dad.
June 13, 2017
We are certainly saddened to hear of Barry's death. He was a long-term friend of ours - we shared some unique experiences together during the last days of the Allende presidency in Santiago, Chile, experiences that few other non-Chilenos had. And he was a citizen of our country and our world whom we admired greatly - for his values and for his commitment to truth and justice. His death is a loss for us and for so many who never knew him, people who need the kind of truth and knowledge that Barry exuded. Humility disguised his stature as a man; he stood very tall! Good bye good friend! Keith & Barbara Powell, Claremont, Ontario.
Kerri Froc
June 12, 2017
I'm very sad to hear of Dr. Barlow's passing. I am a former student, and he wrote me a very kind note some years later on reading about a legal case that I had argued at the Supreme Court. I was touched he remembered me and I've kept the note among my cherished posessions. My condolences to his family.
Chris Dodson
June 5, 2017
I had no idea that Barry had passed away, but a few moments ago his name popped into my mind for whatever reason and I googled his name. Very saddened to hear of his passing. He was a favourite professor of mine, in no small part to the genuine kindness he afforded to all who encountered him. My deepest sympathies to his family and to all those whose lives he touched.
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Vernon McCarthy
May 27, 2017
He was of that age, "Blowin' in the Wind" as was I those many years past, colleagues at the fledgling UofS, Regina Campus. We were never friends, but I always enjoyed the times I was in his company, both in our teaching days, and in retirement. Music was the catalyst in this case, his views always so astute and precise. While infrequent, our encounters left an indelible impression on my mind and world ideas. I shall miss those precious times, as I know many of his friends and former colleagues will too. He leaves this planet a better place for what he gave it. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Linda Paul
May 7, 2017
We've enjoyed knowing Barry for years and years at the University and since he retired.
He loved the Arts community. We will miss seeing him at musical events.
Linda and Alec Paul
Heather San Martin
May 2, 2017
I am sad to hear of Professor Barry Barlow's illness and passing. I have good memories of my brother, my Dad and myself all being his students in the 80s. Lots of great debates. He and Mary and Jasmine also attended Dad's annual Reindeer Romp. It was a honour to know him. With sincere sympathy to your family.
Heather (Pauliuk) San Martin
Cathy Ellis
May 2, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I always enjoyed discussions with him. My sincere condolences to Mary and Jasmine.
The Sisson Family (Lisa, Gord, Cam & Kyle)
May 1, 2017
Mary and Jasmine,
Our sincere sympathies to you both. We enjoyed visiting with Barry when we lived on Durham Drive and when our kids played together all those years ago. He was always so pleasant and such a proud father! Our prayers for you both.
Grant Fahlman
May 1, 2017
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Barlow. I was a student in one of his Political Science 100 classes in my first semester of University (in 1992). He was so very good at what he did and he definitely inspired this first year student! My condolences to Dr. Barlow's family.
Tom McIntosh
May 1, 2017
On behalf of the Department of Politics and International Studies (formerly Political Science) at the University of Regina I would like to offer our condolences to Dr. Barlow's family and friends. He was a key presence in the department for many years and his contributions to his students and to the university were greatly appreciated.
Neena Gupta
April 29, 2017
My sincere condolences. Barry was a well-respected colleague of my father and he always spoke highly of Dr. Barlow.
April 29, 2017
I'm saddened to learn of Barry's passing. I heard him speak a few times and appreciated his honesty about the policies of the U.S. I wish I knew what he thought about the rise of Donald Trump. My condolences to May and the rest of his family and friends. Ed Lehman, Cupar, Sk.
April 29, 2017
We chatted together at the last Cecilian concert only days ago and often met after films at the library. Barry was always full of insight and had an excellent sense of repartee.
Our condolences to his family and friends and all those who loved and esteemed him,
Stephen and Françoise Kenny
Christine Berriman
April 29, 2017
I was saddened to hear about Barry's passing. Apart from his considerable academic work, Barry belonged to many fiddle musical groups here in Regina. Also, after retirement, he presented many summer classes teaching political science to classes held on College Avenue. He was very enthusiastic in both these activities and happiest, I believe, when let loose to play some Celtic jig. As a member of one of the local musical groups that he attended we all enjoyed a meeting playing such music,for the pure joy it gave. After each meeting we would sip tea and maybe discuss politics. Most summers he attended fiddle workshops in the country. He was forever the happy smiling optimist.
My sincerest condolences to his family and to the members of his family elsewhere.
Christine Berriman
Gerry Sperling
April 28, 2017
Barry was a wonderful colleague and friend. He loved politics and music equally. He was a man of principle. If he saw something wrong, he reacted accordingly. I remember at a Political Science faculty meeting,20 years ago, we were evaluating the essays of our senior students, a professor who shall remain nameless, launched an outrageous attack on one our student's essays, charging plagiarism. We all were shocked when it became clear that the professor making the claim had not a scintilla of evidence. Barry was so angry that he showed his teeth! Barry Barlow was a quiet person who fought hard for justice. Maggie Siggins and I visited Barry at his home a few months ago. He was ailing to be sure, but we had a couple hours of spirited talk about current politics and music. Our best wishes go out Mary Lpve, Jasmin Barlow and David..
Adam Sperling
April 28, 2017
So many great memories of Barry , he will always be remembered .
Our condolences to all of the family
Bernie Cohen
April 28, 2017
Barry and I were among a contingent of U.S. academics who came up to teach at U.Sask.,Regina Campus, as it was then known, and part of a handful who stayed. We have been acquainted off and on ever since. About
a decade ago I became his "IT guy" and we became friends spending occasional afternoons over a cup of tea sorting out the vagaries of computer technology and the political issues of the day. Jennifer and I will miss him.
Rachel Sentes
April 28, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I loved his knowledge and passion for music and he had the best sense of humour- especially during Faculty Lunches. I hope he and my dad are both listening to Chopin together. My deepest condolences to you Mary and Jasmine and his family. All my love, he will be missed.
Ben Livant
April 28, 2017
Barry was a professional colleague, political comrade and fellow music loving personal friend of my father, Bill Livant. When I was growing up in Regina in the 1970s, Barry was very often at our house talking with my dad about Tchaikovsky and Che and lots more besides. Sometimes we would shove some supper into him, as long as there was no cheese involved. As a kid, what I liked best about Barry was that he never talked down to me. He believed in social equality and lived up to it. Plus, he had a great sense of humour. To all of his family, I send sincere condolence for your loss of the man my pop used to call with deep affection, "Barley Barrow."
April 28, 2017
I send condolences to Barry's family and friends, with fond memories.
April 28, 2017
What a graceful obituary for a man who loved beauty. He will be missed. Ted and Gail Bowen
Gord Hines
April 28, 2017
It has been a pleasure to have known Barry for almost 20 years. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Charlene & Ed Kramer/Rodger
April 28, 2017
Mary and Jasmine: We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Barry. It was always great having discussions with him about music and politics. His political insights will be very much missed in these difficult times. He had such a passion for music and it was great to see him playing the fiddle with such joy. Our thoughts are with you.
Mary Brubacher
April 28, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Barry's illness and death. I have fond memories of when our children played together, and of the conversations we shared as "older" parents. Thinking of you, Barry, as your ashes blow in the wind.
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