Beloved wife of the late Jim for 54 years, dear mother to Patricia (Mark Waugh) and Allison (Patrick Holmes), Grandy to Elyse and Jonathan, Oma to Katherine and Benjamin, sister to Joan Hill (Jack) and John Wilson, sister-in-law to the late Dora Codd (Peter). Born and raised in Toronto, she had a wonderful childhood growing up in the Kingsway Community. She attended Etobicoke Collegiate, the University of Toronto and then went on to Teacher's College. She was a primary school teacher at Howard Park School before becoming a full-time mother. As an avid volunteer, many organisations benefited from her enthusiastic support including the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Kingsway Lambton United Church. Barb loved playing games and sports, especially tennis and golf and was a lifelong bridge enthusiast. She was also a keen traveller, meeting many interesting people throughout her life.

A Celebration of Barb's Life will be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, on Thursday, November 23rd at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.