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Maude Hutchison
January 27, 2009
I helped out at the Arthritis Society with your Mom Andrea and feel I knew you all the way your Mom spoke so lovingly of you all. I was shocked to hear this news just today. I pray for your loss.
Mae Burrows
January 16, 2009
Andrea, Tallie and Jamie
I feel so lucky that I met Barry and that I've been able to work with him. We've been to lots of workshops and conferences together and his easy-going ways didn't overshadow his bright mind and critical analysis. One of my favourite workmates. But my greatest memory of Barry was at the Prevent Cancer Now conference in Ottawa when his beautiful girls burst into the room at the end of the day with "Daddy!". The love they shared lit up the auditorium! To know Barry is to love him
James Whittaker
January 16, 2009
Such incredibly sad news. Although we may have lost touch Barry will always be remembered fondly for the time we were colleagues at Hornblower Books. Spontaneous, fun and a truly lovely person is my remembrance of him. My heart goes out to his family.
Kathy French
January 3, 2009
Andrea,
I was so very sorry to hear of the sudden passing away of your beloved Barry. My heart and prayers are with you and Tallie and Jaime.
Kathy French (Liz's sister)
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Clarence Doyle
December 29, 2008
Dear Andrea, Girls and Brian:
We were deeply shocked and saddened upon hearing about Barry. We have so many fond memories of Barry and Brian spending their summers with us in PEI when they were young Boys.
You are all in our families thoughts and prayers.
Clarence & Dot Doyle, Doug & Janice Doyle, Brenda & Wes Penwarden and families.
Doug, Steph, Julia, Lindsay, Mairin
December 28, 2008
Andrea, Tallie & Jaime;
It's with disbelief and incredible sadness that we send you our deepest condolences. Barry was such an incredibly bright, funny, and lovely person, and will be greatly missed. We love you all and are here for you always.
sacha rahaman
December 27, 2008
From the first time I met Barry, over 20 years ago, I knew that we would be lifetime friends.When Barry and his beautiful family moved back to Ottawa, we continued our boyhood friendship as men and fathers and I quietly set him aside in my mind as my best friend. I never told him this, but I think he knew I loved him like a brother and feel his loss like one.The comfort I take is that I shared and was witness to a life that was lived with so much love, so much passion, so much humanity, for as long as I did.Barry my friend, my brother, you will live forever in my heart.
John, Lynn, Katie, and Michael Flewelling
December 27, 2008
Andrea, Tallie, Jaime, and Brian:
We are so sorry for the loss of a truly special person. Barry was the kindest, most honest, genuine individual. He will be missed.
Fonce Power
December 24, 2008
Barry you were lots of fun to be around and it was great knowing you. We will miss you on and off the ice :)
Cathy Simon
December 23, 2008
Dear Andrea,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Cathy Simon (Saint JOhn)
Lyne Hotte
December 23, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. It is very hard to lose someone special and so full of life.
John MacDougall
December 23, 2008
Dear Andrea & Family
I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Barry. Please accept my sincere condolences to you, the children and to Brian. My thoughts are with you on this very sad occasion.
Mark Bonnell
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie
I am Barry's cousing Mark in Chile. My wife Francisca and I want to let you know that we have you in our hearts. I grew up with Barry in Skiff Lake, New Brunswick and have great memories to this day of Barry. I just want to let you know that I am sure Barry was an incredible person, husband and father. We hope that one day we will actually know all of you.
Sarah and Will Sark/Summers
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie,
Words can't express how sorry and sad we feel at this time. We will say some special prayers for you and your family. Take Care.
Love Elsie & Meg Summers, Will and Sarah
Robert Ross
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie, Jamie, and Barb:
We just now heard the news and are in shock and are deeply saddened. You are all very much in our thoughts and prayers right now.
Rob and Glen
Laurie Hurley
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie, Jamie and Barbara,
The Arthritis Society sends sincere condolences on your sudden and unexpected loss. Barry was a very special person. As you grieve in this difficult time, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stan Marshall
December 22, 2008
Andrea, Tallie and Jaime,
Barry's "aw shucks" approach was most refreshing and endearing. But he was anything but "aw shucks" in his accomplishments. He was a much loved and respected member of the CUPE staff. His warmth, humour, intelligence, principles and positive attitude touched everyone he met and worked with and made the world a better place. He will be missed greatly and forever hold a place in our hearts.
Susan Giblin
December 22, 2008
Andrea, Tallie and Jamie
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
We will miss Barry's cheeerful wave and hello as he passed by in the street.
Our thoughts are with you
Susan, Nick and Nadia
Karen Gordon Ottawa Arthritis Society office
December 22, 2008
Andrea, Tallie, and Jamie and Barb,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May the good memories help you through this.
Audrey Beaudry
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea,Tallie and Jaime,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Barry was a true, devoted friend and was always there when needed. His smile was never ending and his attitude always positive. He always inspired all to look on the bright side of everything.
I will truly miss this friend for always.
Barry was and always will be a special angel.
Asha Chakkalakal
December 22, 2008
Andrea,
I am at a loss for words.
Barry was a beautiful person. So caring, passionate and determined in everything he did. Still can't believe he is gone forever. You and the kids are in my thoughts constantly.
If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Lots of love,
Asha
Randy Heasman
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie & Jamie,
Words can't express our sense of sadness for you and your two beautiful daughters. Asha and were just talking about all of you this past week and how we miss you in being in the neighbourhood.
We shared many wonderful experiences as first time parents, neighbours/friends and dog owners together. I hope these good memories help you get through the difficult days to come.
I have shared the notice with all Barry's ex shinny/hockey buddies here in TO. Barry was well liked and to a man they all expressed their deepest sympathy for you and the girls.
Love Asha, Ryan, Rahel and Randy
Lisa Martin
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie, and Jaime;
It is so hard to put to words how deeply saddened we are. We all feel so very fortunate to have known Barry. We send all our love to you , and your family. Our deepest condolences. Jon, Lisa, Emma and Jacob.
Kevin Skerrett
December 22, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie, Jaime, Fran,
We are feeling incapable of expressing how sorry we are about this terrible loss. Barry was a warm and fundamentally decent friend, colleague, and neighbour, and as everyone knows an incredibly devoted father. At CUPE, Barry was uniquely able to maintain his positive energy, humour, and zest for life even in very difficult times - when we needed them. His commitments to workers' rights and to building a more equal society were evident in everything he took up, and an example for all of us. He also demonstrated these ideals by treating everyone as an equal - he simply disregarded the social hierarchies that are imposed on us. His fun and perpetually cheerful presence in our neighbourhood will also be sorely missed. All told, Barry's many contributions to this world are certain to echo and multiply in ways we can't even predict. Our thoughts are with you.
-Kevin Skerrett and Simone Powell
Adrienne Gibb
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jaime,
We are so terribly sad for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Adrienne, Loris, Massi, and Avi
Jim Brophy
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie,
it is impossible at such moments to provide sufficient support and condolences for the loss you all must feel. We can only say how very sorry and sad we were to learn about Barry's death.
We knew him as a committed advocate for human rights. He was held in very high esteem by so many that knew him. We and many others will miss him greatly.
With deepest sympathy,
Margaret Keith and Jim Brophy
Nat and Bruce Myles
December 21, 2008
Our deepest condolences to Andrea, the girls and all of Barry's family and friends. What a tragic and sudden loss.
We were always happy to see Barry walk through the doors as he would cheer up the room in an instant. We will really miss his sense of humor and contagious laugh, and will always treasure the many talks we had in the short time we knew him.
Jack Baker
December 21, 2008
Dear Tallie
I am very sorry that your Dad died. Kyle and I are thinking about you and Jamie and will see you when we are back in school.
Catherine MacKenzie
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie
My prayers and love are with you all at this very tragic time, Barry hung around our house when in high school, he was a dear friend of my girls Karen and Laurie, many times when they were not home, Barry and I would sit and talk at great lengths and solve all the problems of the world. I always knew he would grow into the person I hear described in this guest, he will be deeply missed. The twinkle in his eye always showed the bright light he was in the world, Andrea, Tallie and Jaime, whenever you look at the stars at night, the brightest will be your Barry and Dad, he will be with you always and I know that star will be twinkling the brightest just like his eyes. Love and Blessings Catherine MacKenzie
Jacquie Griffiths
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie I offer my sympathy for the loss of your soul mate and father. In Saskatchewan we are also feeling the loss of a friend, and wonderful health and safety activist. Barry was the foundation that kept health and safety in the forefront in Saskatchewan, we will miss him so much.
Sheila Haidon
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea Tallie, Jaime and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry made a huge impact on everyone that he worked with at Distican in Toronto. He was not only a bright, funny and witty (okay, sarcastic!) colleague but a wonderful and generous friend as well. I feel truly blessed to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carolyn Gillis
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jaime,
My deepest sympathies on your extraordinary loss. Barry was a wonderful soul and was taken from you far to early. It was always a joy to walk into the Hornblower Office in Halifax and talk to Barry. His wonderful sense of humour is still missed here. My sincere condolences.
Carolyn Gillis
Michaela Cornell
December 21, 2008
Dear Andrea, I read with shock Barry's obituary in the Toronto Star this morning. My heart goes out to you and your girls. I knew Barry when he worked at Distican and he made me so happy -- kind, smart and so funny. I am glad I knew him.
Debra Deonarine
December 21, 2008
Dear Tallie Jane, Jamie, Andrea I was shocked and sad to hear about Barry. You are a wonderful family who we treasured very much. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs from Debra, Krystalle, Jerome, Nellie and Bonnie from College Street Tots Day Care
LOU & CAROL SIMON
December 21, 2008
TO ANDREA, TALLIE , JAMIE AND FRAN;
OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY GO OUT TO YOU ON YOUR DEEP LOSS . OUR MEMORIES WILL BE OF THE GOOD TIMES.
LOU, CAROL AND FAMILY
Hope Thexton
December 21, 2008
Dearest Andrea, Tallie and Jaime,
Words can not say how sad and sorry we are for the loss of Barry in your lives. Our thoughts are with you.
Hope Bryan and Evan Thexton
Nicholas Graham
December 20, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie, Jamie, and family and friends,
Words cannot express the sense of loss that Wanda and I are feeling. We can only imagine what you are going through and we are sending as much love as we can to you. We always admired his generosity, wit, intelligence, and compassion. His friendship can never be replaced but it will always be remembered and cherished. We wish you strength and peace.
Susan Attenborough
December 20, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Barry’s death. Andrea, I can’t imagine your feeling of loss, you have my sincere sympathies.
Barry was a bright light on the 3rd floor. I will miss his quick wit, his insights, his sense of humour and endearing grin.
When Barry brought his wee girls to the office – you could see the fatherly pride shining in his eyes. It is so painful that he has left them so young. They need to know that we will always remember their father with affection and respect, as a strong advocate for social justice who worked hard for the members.
As a colleague of Barry's, I share your grief for the loss of a dedicated, committed, bright young man with tons of class, and a great big heart.
Susan
CUPE staff
Steve Kirkland
December 20, 2008
Andrea,
Inta and I have been thinking a lot about you and Tallie and Jaime and we offer our heartfelt condolences to you all. Barry was someone I didn't get to spend much time with, but always had time for. I feel fortunate to have become reacquainted with him some time ago when we used to pass each other on Bank Street en route to our respective jobs and chat for however long time or weather permitted. It was always a pleasure to run into him. I will remember and continue to admire him for his positive energy and his infectious smile, assets fostered by his love for, and from his doting girls. Take care.
Inta, Steve, Ella and Anna
Gerry Ebata
December 20, 2008
Though I didn't know Barry long, he was always a smiling face and a good word whenever we met. He will be missed on the ice and in the dressing room. My deepest condolensces in your time of loss.
Wendy Lyon
December 20, 2008
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Barry for the last 7 or so years. I will miss running into him in the 3rd floor kitchen and discussing health and safety, parenting, renovations and dreaming about pretend work trips to hawaii. I am a better person for having known Barry. My sympathies to Andrea, Tallie and Jamie at this very sad time.
Melissa Kane
December 20, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jaime
It was great shock and extreme sadness that we heard of Barry's death. He was such a kind, considerate, fun person who brightened every occasion where we saw him. Carolyn adores him - he's "the magician" who always would pull a coin out of her ear. My heart aches for all of you - what a wonderful person, incredible father, adoring husband and friend to all Barry was.
Catherine Louli
December 20, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie, My thoughts are with you during this most difficult of times. Barry was a great friend to me, a fabulous co-worker, an amazing trade unionist, tremendously funny and gifted - he was hugely principled and I will miss him more than words can convey. We heard great stories of the girls and he spoke often and fondly of you, his love - Andrea. Please know that we are here for you - with love and solidarity, Catherine L and Emma B-L
Chris Morrissy
December 20, 2008
Andrea, Tallie & Jaime -
Words cannot express our sadness. Barry was a great man - we will miss him every day.
Love,
Andrea, Binky, Declan & Maeve
Brad Campbell
December 20, 2008
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Barry will be greatly missed. He was a warm, kind and friendly man who will be remembered for being a great teammate. Over the last three years of knowing Barry, he taught many of the "Weebles" (like myself - who had never played hockey before) how to play the game and what it meant to be a team. I will miss his genuine good nature, his smile and his encouraging words. My deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful person.
Megan Leslie
December 20, 2008
We were so deeply saddened to hear of Barry's passing last night. Andrea, Tallie and Jaime you are in our thoughts and our hearts.
Megan, Chris and Brigid
John Hayes, Janis Leggo
December 20, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie, and Jamie,
It was an honour to be Barry's friend, and a true privilege to play hockey with him. Janis and I will miss running into him in the neighbourhood and listening for his infectious laugh. We would be happy to meet up with you and go to the park one day soon!
Caroline Bied
December 20, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jamie,
Our deepest thoughts are with you. Be blessed with courage in this time of immense loss. May spiritual comfort help you continue with life despite Barry's physical absence. His soul lives on. His smile and gentle manners will be remembered.
The Corcoran Family (Caroline, Patrick, Morgane and Tara)
Julie Fenton
December 20, 2008
Dear Andrea, Tallie and Jaime,
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry will be remembered as a good friend and co-worker with great advice at all times. His energy was extremely positive and I learned so much from him. I will miss him forever.
Lawrence Wong
December 20, 2008
Our deepest condolences. You were inspirational and always a joy to be around. You will be deeply missed. Lawrence, Jayne and Paris.
Brad King
December 20, 2008
Brother Barry (my Quentin Tarantino) , I can't express in words the shock that passed through Cupe yesterday. You were a friend to all, the kindest and most dedicated person I was blessed to know in my short time at Cupe. If someone needed to talk, you were always there to lend an ear and pass along good advice. You were an individual with a unique sense of humour that lit up a room, it was always a joy when you came aroung the office. I awoke this morning still in shock and will be in shock as will others for a very long time, he took you at too young an age. Rest in peace brother Barry, we love you.
The Cavanagh Family
December 20, 2008
Andrea, Tallie, and Jamie,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You're all in our thoughts.
Richard, Lil, Niall, Daniel, Tomas, and Mia
Daniel Cavanagh
December 20, 2008
Tallie,
I feel bad for you and I'm thinking about you. I feel so sad that your dad died. Maybe you can come over to play soon. I hope that will make you feel better.
Lisa Greaves
December 20, 2008
Andrea, Tallie and Jaime,
I am thinking of you and so very sad and sorry.
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