John Barr

Thank you Dr. John..
Your support, friendship and kindness towards my family and I shall never be forgotten.

It is always sad to learn of the death of a distinguished Canadian. John Barr was certainly a distiunguished Canadian as the notice of his passing suggests. Away from his military environment, he was also a terrific neighbour. As a former neighbour of many years, it should be noted that he, and Marion, were 'down to earth' people with kindness and consideration and friendship at the forefront. John had a 'good run' and will be greatly missed by many friends and acquaintances. Our condolences to his family.

It was a pleasure knowing General Barr. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family.

It was with saddness that I learned of the passing of MGen Barr. His many contibutions to the CFMS throughout his 52 years of military service will continue to live on after him as a living monument. I wish to extend my sympathy to his family.

It is with great regret that I learned of the death of Major General John Barr,the most distinguished member of the CFMS.I first met MGen Barr in 1960 at CFH Kingston where he was CO.I was SMO at CFS Gander Nfld and (then) Colonel Barr had agreed to accept my patients requiring specialist care.MGen Barr was a generous and supportive professional colleague and friend over a span of over 30 years in the CFMS and 10 years at Health Canada.John Barr will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.I express my sympathy to all members of his family.

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Maj-Gen(Ret) Barr.I had the honour of meeting him a few times during my career in the CFMS.It is a great lost to our Service.

I first met MGen Barr at CFB Lahr during his visit to our area.
My sympathies go to his family on their loss.
CPO1 Jim woodley, 714, Lab tech

John Barr is fondly remembered as a man of exemplary character and devotion to duty.

It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of MGen John Barr, a distinguished physician who dedicated his whole life to the service of military medicine. I will remember MGen Barr for his "old world" courtliness, courtesy and charm, his support during a period of tumultuous, unremitting change for the Medical Service, and for his friendship. His passing leaves a huge void within the CFMS family, but I am thankful for his life and for the memories.

MGen (ret'd) Wendy Clay,
Surgeon General 1994-1998