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Ronald BARBER Obituary
July 31, 1956 - September 7, 2012
On September 7, 2012 our lives were forever changed when Ron went into the arms of his Lord. He passed away suddenly at his work.
Predeceased by his father, Lorne, his sister Nancy, his brothers-in-law Eddie and
Barney and his mother and father-in-law, Raymond and Margaret McGrath. Leaving
to mourn his soulmate and wife Barbara,
his sons Kory (Vanessa) and David (Mallory) and his daughter Cortney (Richard), his grandchildren Daniel, Madisyn, Megan, Maverick and Chloe, his stepmother Helen, his brother Lorne, his sisters Diane, Lorraine, Debbie (Perry) and Sandy, his brothers-in-law Nick (Margaret), Raymond (Kim) and
Micky (Karen) and his sisters-in-law, Loretta (Roy), Elaine (Howard), Debbie (Pete),
Patti, Jackie (Michael), Peggy (Vince) and Carrie (Eugene). Ronnie B will be forever remembered by a large circle of family
and friends.
A Visitation will be held at Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel, 16310 Stony Plain Road, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Followed by a Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. A Viewing will take place one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.
"Just as the sun will set then rise with each and every dawn, the souls of those who lived life well eternally live on."
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22 Entries
Judy Milton
September 15, 2012
Barb: My deepest condolences to you & your family. Ronnie will not be forgotten by myself or John. R.I.P. Ronnie.
Judy
Ann & Len Skanes
September 14, 2012
Barb & family - our deepest sympathy to you all. As Len always said "Ronnie is a darned nice fella".
JODI MCGRATH
September 14, 2012
Aunt Barb, The loss of Uncle Ronnie is heartbreaking. He was so well loved by everyone and he will never be forgotten.
Shirley Miljavec (McGrath)
September 13, 2012
Dear Barb and family iam so sorry for your loss.Ye are in my thaughts and prayers.God Bliss...RIP Ron.
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The Cantwell Family
September 13, 2012
Barb and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time in your lives. We are so proud to have known Ron he was a really great person. Ron will never be forgotten. keep the memories you have of him close to you hearts.
Carol Furey
September 13, 2012
Barb my heart goes out to you and your family, Ron was a great guy and he will be missed.
Nikki MiGrath and Alan Marshall
September 13, 2012
Auntie Barb my thoughts and prays are with you, I love you.
Jackie Tony Costello
September 13, 2012
Barb,
Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I really enjoyed getting to know you and Ron while you and I were living on the rock at the same time. Missed you guys a lot when I left. Ron was an awesome person. You were lucky to have had him in your life. I feel blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nick and Margaret Mcgrath
September 13, 2012
Barb we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest symathy to you and the kids.Love you
Doug Myler
September 13, 2012
Sorry for your loss,glad I was able to RON for a short while. Good man.
Gerry & Bren Lewis
September 13, 2012
Hi Barb and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May you all find special comfort in the memories you hold close to your heart
Gerald & Mazie Wall
September 13, 2012
Barb & Family, i am thinking about you and what you must be going through, ronnie wa such a good person, a wonderful husband, and father!! he will never be forgotten, stay strong, and remember the beautiful memories you and everybody else have of him, R.i.P. Ronnie.
Denise and Jack Hawco
September 13, 2012
Barb, Corteney, all the Mcgrath and Barber families. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Ron. RIP Ron.
John Garman
September 13, 2012
Hi Barb I am very sorry for your loss Ron was one of my Insulator students @ NAIT & he was a pleasure to have in my classes he will be deeply missed.
John Garman
WE ARE TWO PEAS IN A POD I GOT A BIG NAME TO LIVE UP TO AND I AM PROUD TO DO IT!!!!
Cortney Barber
September 12, 2012
Love u dad
September 12, 2012
Barb and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this terrible time.
Debbie Draper
Judy Barker
September 11, 2012
Dear Barb and family. God Bless all of you during this awful time.
Edward Smith
September 11, 2012
Hi Barb: So sorry you lost Ron so suddenly. My prayers are with you and your family. Deepest regrets from all your union brothers and sisters at Pike Camp. May peace be with you.
Linda & Bob Giddings
September 11, 2012
Dear Barb & Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Ronnie!
He had a contagious smile to go with his great personality and he will be missed forever!
Sincere regards,
Paul & Pat Badcock
September 11, 2012
Ronnie was a hard worker and always kept smiling. Working with him was always fun and uplifting. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and Brothers of Local 110.
Michelle Costello
September 11, 2012
Barb and Family..You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry hear of your loss. Please know that I am here if you need me. RIP Ron
Kim & Blair Kosakewich
September 11, 2012
Ron and I worked together for period of time at the PCL Mod Yard and there was never a shortage of laughs. He lived everyday to the fullest. He made everyone smile. You will be missed "wanna-be Newfie". God Bless
- Kim Kosakewish aka Fat Face
My deepest sympathy to Barb and the Family
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