Barbara (Davis) Dunn
Born: Tue., Feb. 26, 1935
Died: Wed., Aug. 19, 2020
Celebration of Life
10:00 AM Sat., Aug. 22, 2020
Location: St. Joseph Cemetery Sydney Mines
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Barbara Alberta Dunn
Sydney Mines
February 26, 1935 – August 19, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Barbara Alberta Dunn, announce her peaceful passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Ma, the oldest of six siblings, was born on February 26, 1935 in North Sydney, but lived most of her life in Sydney Mines.
In her earlier years, she worked at Francis’s Bookstore, a job she often talked about. She also worked for many years at MacQuarrie’s Restaurant. She began working in housekeeping at the Northside General Hospital and during that time, she returned to school to upgrade, and was then hired by the Nuns to work in the Administration Office. She retired in 1996. Ma and John F. enjoyed many retirement years in Black Rock surrounded by family and friends. Their love and friendship was truly special.
Ma worked very hard to raise a large family of nine children – we are forever grateful and will so miss our Mother, Nanny, and friend.
Ma loved being outdoors from a very early age. She was a beautiful skater and was once a champion tennis player. Swimming was one of her biggest passions. She loved nothing more than getting in the cold ocean waters to go for a swim. Sewing, painting, and knitting were also some of the hobbies that Ma truly enjoyed. She was a very giving person and would give to anyone in need, whether it was a pair of socks, a pair of handmade mittens or dishcloth, a meal, or a bed to sleep in.
She leaves behind her children Patricia Quinn (Sam); Ellen Dunn; Monica Lamothe (Dan); Ann Ling (John); Bill Dunn (Cathy); Sandy Dunn; Norma Benac (Monty); Sharon Leonard (Larry) and Lorna Jardine (Kevin). Also left to mourn are her three sisters, Joan Connors, Norma Gates, Brenda Davis her sister-in-law Ann Thomas, brother-in-law David Bailey; 15 grandchildren - Janice, Carolyn, Daniel, Howard, Justin, Rene Marcel, Alex, Katie, TJ, Christopher, Quentin, Mariah, Madison, Emily and Hannah; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ma was predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Burt Davis; her husband John F. Bailey; sister Nan; brother Curtis
Words cannot express our gratitude and thanks for all those who helped our mother. In particular, Dr. Michele McKeough; the staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and the Northside Community Guest Home; and staff/volunteers at the Harborview Seniors Program.
Ma is now holding hands with John; we will miss her immensely.
It’s Ma’s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Palliative Care or St. Vincent de Paul.
A family celebration of her great life will take place on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Yorke St., Sydney Mines. All are welcome.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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Condolence Booklet
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Gwen & Joey MacLean
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was a lovely lady. Our sincerest condolences to all her family.
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Lisa Roland
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I will sure miss her on my visits to see Dad. It won't be the same looking down the hall and not seeing her. I'll miss our chats the most and am so thankful that she was so wonderful to my husband during his illnes.
May she RIP.
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Martha OKeefe
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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My sincere condolences Lorna...it was a beautifully written remembrance of a wonderful woman. Hugs to all...
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Bev and Mike White
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with all the family.
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Susan Hass (White (
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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Lorna and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a lovely lady! I remember many times going to Black Rock and having the best of times....might I add plenty of food as well. I know you have many other memories to treasure, and hopefully they will get you through this sad time. My ❤ is there with you my friend ❤❤!
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Barb Mullins
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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Dear Pat, I am so sorry for your great loss. Your Mom was a lovely lady and she will be missed.
Barb Mullins7
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Kathy Newbury
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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Billy, Cathey and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Hold all those precious memories in your heart. Our condolences to you and your family. Hugs to all!
John and Cathy
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Curtis and Glenna MacNeil
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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So very sorry to hear of your great loss. Wish we could be there to speak with you in person. Please know we are very much thinking of you and sending our love.
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Helen Wall
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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My sincere condolences to the Dunn family at this time of loss. A Mother is such a loss to a family.
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Daniel Quinn
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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Love you Nanny.
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Christine MacCuish
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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I am saddened to read of Barbs passing...sincere sympathy to all her family.....John 3 :16....Mum was such a talented lady....C.
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Marjorie (MacNeil) Harmsen
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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Dear Dunn Family,
I was so very sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She raised a beautiful family and I hope that your many fond memories of Barbara will bring you some comfort during the difficult time ahead. Thinking of you all and sending my sincere condolences.
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Jos and Linda Van Dommelen
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing...a lovely lady who enjoyed life and loved her family ...may all the beautiful memories you have help sustain you at this time..God Bless ..
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Frank and Linda Brake
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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So sorry for your loss. Thought a lot of your mom. She was a great lady and I always enjoyed my visits with her when I was in Cape Breton. She was always up for a good chat, a good story or a good laugh. She will be missed by many. Rest gently in the arms of Jesus Barb you certainly earned your peace.
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Barb Baldwin
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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Ann,
So sorry, Ann It is so sad, to see your Mom, gone.
Condolences from us.
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Sharon McGean
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Posted Thu August 20, 2020
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So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Condolences to the family. RIP Barb.🙏🏻🕊
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Ellen Scott
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Dear Lorna and Norma
Very sorry to read of your moms passing.Your mother was a very special lady
Mom often talked about working with your mom at Francis bookstore they shared
a very special friendship.
Your in my thoughts and prayers
Ellen (MacLeod)Scott
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Margielou Caldwell
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Sending you all much love during this time of difficulty. I always remember Barb as a kind and loving person who loved her family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Margielou
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David and Diana(Livingstone)Timmons
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Dear Anne and family sincere condolences on your mom's passing.She was such a lovely lady and many chats we enjoyed during her working days at North Side General may your fond memories of her help ease your pain during this sad time
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Donna MacInnis
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Nelson and I send our condolences regarding the death of your mother,
Donna
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Patricia (MacEachern) Estabrooks
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and all the family during this difficult time.
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Sandy and Agnes Scott
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Ann and Dunn Families. Sincere condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
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Sharon Collier
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Ester (Rice) Woods
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Patricia and Dunn families, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My sincere condolences to you all.
May God hold you in his arms and guide you through the days ahead 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Donna Strong
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. It’s so very hard to lose your mother and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Cindy Tobin
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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My deepest condolences to the Dunn Family. I remember your mother as a strong and lovely woman.
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Glenda McKeough
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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With deepest sympathy and warmest hugs, Glenda and Daniel McKeough
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Belinda and Ralph Hoffman
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Ann and John: We are so very sorry to hear your beautiful Mom has passed away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May past memories be a source of comfort! Take care! We care! Belinda and Ralph Hoffman
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Damien and Millie
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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We know that there are no words that can properly express condolences when we say goodbye to our mother. Please know that we are thinking about you.
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Pamela Morrson
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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My Sincere Sympathy to the family of Barb.
I only knew her for a short time, she was kind and warm and welcoming.
I will miss our glass of wine together. Cheers
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Kelly Newbury
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Billy and Cathy, so sorry about your moms passing, keep her precious memories at heart, we love you, Kelly,Jason,Alex and Maddie. Xo
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Brenda
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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So sorry for your loss Ellen. Brenda B
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Deanna Deveaux
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Dear Lorna and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing o such an amazing lady. Thinking of you play this difficult time.
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Deanna
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Dear Lorna and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Sending my love and prayers to you all.
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Jean Mullin
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Patricia, condolences to you and your family. I had the pleasure of meeting your mom and seeing her on occasion. So sorry, thinking of you.12
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Candace. Boudreau
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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So sorry for your great loss.she made all the winter hats for my grand daughters, I was so proud when they wore those hats with the angora fur on them . She will be missed .i
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Charmaine mac quarrie
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Posted Fri August 21, 2020
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Anne .so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
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Patricia ( Patsy) Mac Donald Ben
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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Joan, I am sorry to hear of your sister’s death. My sympathy goes out to her family as well as yours.
RIP Barbara 🙏🙏🙏
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Helen MacDonald
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a lovely person who was very kind and caring. I always enjoyed and felt welcomed whenever I visited.
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Irene Hart
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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Lorna and Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. You were so close to her and I know you will miss her greatly. Keep the wonderful memories of your times together cose in your heart to carry you through this difficult time.
Irene
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Fred and Mary Imlay
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. We got to know both she and John through the Gillis family. Had lots of good times in the cabins at Black Rock.
Fred and Mary
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Harry and Alaine Taylor
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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Sincere Condolences to the Dunn Family. So sorry for your loss Norma. I know you will miss her but she is at peace. May you and your family be blessed.
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Eileen MacKinnon
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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Dear Lorna:
I am so sorry for your great loss. Your momma was one amazing woman, perhaps that is where you derive your strength. I think the saddest day in a person's life is the day you have to bury your mother. I often think of you Lorna and especially so during this difficult time. RIP dear Barbara you've earned your rest.
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Ruth
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Posted Sat August 22, 2020
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So sorry for the loss of your mom.She was a lovely Lady.
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Brenda Rankin
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Posted Sun August 23, 2020
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My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one
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Kay and Matt Batherson
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Posted Tue August 25, 2020
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Dear Lorna and Family: I'm so sorry to just read of your Mom's passing. She surely looks familiar and I probably saw her skating! Sorry I didn't know her after reading this beautiful obituary. She was a wonderful mother of 9 and so many grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will keep you and all the families involved in our prayers. May she now RIP. God bless you all!
Sincerely Kay and Matt Batherson
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Ruth boudreau
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Posted Tue August 25, 2020
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So sorry for the loss of your mom.She was a lovely Lady I had the pleasure to know.
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Cassie and Norman Brochu
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Posted Wed August 26, 2020
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Patricia and family-Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.She was a beautiful lady who was always a pleasure to meet,talk and work with.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Valerie Caldwell
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Posted Wed September 02, 2020
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To the Dunn family...
I know words, however kind..can’t mend your broken hearts. I just wanted to let you know that every one of you are in our thoughts. Hoping you can take some comfort from your many beautiful memories.Barbara was a lovely lady. May you find love, support and strength within your circle of friends and family. God Bless❤️
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Margaret Doubinin (Bailey)
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Posted Sat December 12, 2020
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I considered Barb to be my Aunt and loved her so very much. Her and my Uncle John Bailey were always a priority to go see whenever I was back east. I have a painting of hers that I absolutely cherish and have been the recipient of some baking and good home cooked meals. So many wonderful memories of her all very dear to my heart. My father Dave Bailey passed in Sept of 2020. I love you Aunt Barb. Forever in my heart. RIP and my condolences to the family. I loved her so much.
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Judy Islip
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Posted Sat December 12, 2020
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I'm just hearing about Aunt Barbara passing today. I'm one of David Bailey daughters, I'm so sorry for your loss. As you probably know my dad passed on September 26th, just 5 weeks later, my husband were back home when Aunt Barbara died, and just wanted you all to know all of David kids loved Aunt Barbara dearly, she was a beautiful woman inside and out and the love between Uncle John and Aunt Barbara, was the real thing, just by looking at the two of them together, you saw the love. We want to thank your mom for being there for Uncle John and taking such good care of uncle John right up to his passing. We love her lots and will never forget our Aunt Barb.
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