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Barbara Chow Obituary

Chow, Barbara J. A., formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 29th after a long and valiant battle with cancer at the age of 52. She is survived by father, George; mother, Gloria and brothers, David (predeceased), Winston, Paul and Mark; sisters, Penny and Elaine; also Tony Persaud and Dianne Mclean; nieces, Senara and Anya; nephews, Geoffrey and T.J. and other relatives. Barbara attended St. Theresa's Prep school and Immaculate Conception High School (1972), University of the West Indies (1978, 1989), and Dalhousie University (1987). She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and fellow worshippers at Swallowfield Chapel and Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale. Previously of the Natural Resources & Conservation Dept. and the Zoology Dept., UWI in Jamaica, she later worked for the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Dept. in Florida. A memorial celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 11:00 am, South Chapel at Calvery Chapel Ft Lauderdale, 2101 W.Cypress Creek Road, Ft Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: "Calvary Chapel Benevolence" or "Calvary Chapel - Food Share".

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jun. 4, 2009.

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Denise

May 30, 2024

Hard to believe it's been 15 years. Sometimes I still think, "if Barbara were here...." Your life left a positive impact on many of us and we still miss you. Miss you, big sis.

Cesna McCain

May 29, 2024

15 years. Still miss your presence but your wise words, sage advice and memories of your generous spirit remain to this day. You were one of a kind and we whi were blessed to know you thank God again that you lived, and shared and made our world a better place.

Cesna McCain

May 27, 2010

Your laughter still echoes across the hillsides, your smile still lights up our world. We thank the Lord anew for brightening our existence for awhile with a special angel. We know that He continues to hold your lovrd ones safe in His caring arms.

Kathryn Cartier

May 26, 2010

Barbara,
Missing you, yet joyous that you are at peace with the Lord.
Love,

Lloyd Gardner

July 20, 2009

It is with great sadness that I learned today of Barbara's passing. My condolences to her family. Though you will certainly miss her, please remember to celebrate her life. She was a special person, and for those of us that are fortunate to have spent time with her, she will be with us always.

Darnel Gordon

June 22, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Marcia Creary

June 10, 2009

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Barbara. She was one of the founding members of the Centre for Sciences here at the University of the West Indies and her legacy lives. My condolences to her family and may God comfort you during these difficult times.

Patricia Tuara Demmke

June 9, 2009

Barbara, I can't believe you're gone. I still remember you and Cesna (from Jamaica) and me (from the Cook Islands) battling the snow in Nova Scotia. 3 women from the tropics - we must have been completely mad. It was great knowing you, sharing the ups and downs of life. You were one in a million.

Antoinette Clemetson

June 9, 2009

Dearest Barbara, dearest friend.

I will miss your warm laughter.

By leaving behind your humanly body, you gave to us your most precious gift ---- your spirit to live in our hearts, forever.

Be at peace my old friend.

Cesna McCain

June 9, 2009

Rest in the Lord, Barbs, your travail is over. Your passing has left a huge gap - we battled through our Masters at UWI and Marine Affairs at Dalhousie together and triumphed. I will forever remember and treasure your smile and irrepressibly cheerful personality. Thank you Lord for lending Barbara to us.

Martin Copping

June 6, 2009

Barbara, I'm so sorry to see you go, but we can draw comfort in knowing that you are at rest and in the memory of our loving heavenly father. I will continue to tend the Julie Mango's for you my dear! I will miss you and look forward to the day when we can see each other again in perfect peace and health.

Anthony, Sonia, Nicholas, Jonathan & Glen Chan-Choong

June 5, 2009

Our hearts reach out to the Chow family in prayer. Barbara is home with her Lord and Saviour...peace and joy forever more.
"Lord Jesus Christ..You are the journey. The journey's end, the journey's beginning." - Dean Mayne.
We will see you later, dear sister in the Lord.

With sympathy and prayers,

Ricky Halsall

June 5, 2009

It is with much sadness that I learned of Barbra's passing, she will always be remembered as a fun-loving, happy, bright, frank and always wearing a smile. To the entire Chow family, my heart goes out to you at this time of great loss at the passing of such a wonderful bright light to us all and a servant of Jesus Christ.

Jean-Marie Reid

June 5, 2009

My deepest sympathies, I remember Barbara from our high school days at Immaculate. My prayers are with her family and friends.

Noreen Shoucair Baker

June 5, 2009

I was a classmate of Barbara's at ICHS, and I heard about Barbara's passing though Facebook. I remember her clearly because of her long hair and her ready smile. Her family and friends are in my prayers at this difficult time.

Janina (Jeannine) Fisher

June 5, 2009

I was so shocked and saddened to be sent Barbara's obituary today. I sat behind her in Fifth Form at Immaculate and remember her as a warm, caring, gentle person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Mark Williams

June 5, 2009

I have had the pleasure of working with Barbara for the past 5+ years and am mourning the loss of a good friend. One thing about Barbara that will always stay with me is how she always had a smile on her face. With everything she has been going through not once did she ever complain. My condolences to her family on their loss.

June 5, 2009

Dear Penny, Anya and the entire Chow family:
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Please know our loving thoughts embrace you all.

Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences.

Love and blessings,
Chris, Suzanne, Christina and Stefanie
Markham, Ontario

diana lyn

June 4, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family I am diana lyn(wong) we use to live next door to you guys at ashberry avenue in ja. I am not sure if you all will remember me but sorry about you loss. God's blessings.

Dave Morin

June 4, 2009

Your complete trust in the Lord will forever be an inspiration to me. I'm so glad we spoke awhile ago, your acceptence of your illness has been a testimony of your faith in our savior. Till the Lord returns your friend in Christ. Dave

On her 52nd "Surprise Happy Birthday party last August 2008!

June 4, 2009

Mark Chow

June 4, 2009

Good bye my beloved sister "Miss Ann" (Barbara), till we meet again!

"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity".

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