We are saddened to announce Barbara’s passing on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Loving daughter of the late Ken and Madeline. Cherished Big Sister of Gordon (Denise) and David (Sue). Adored Aunt to Nikki, Christopher, Jeffery and Stephanie. Great Aunt to Sophia and Walter. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by many friends, co-workers and extended family.

Born October 17, 1952 in Toronto, Barbara was raised on Meadowbank Rd. in Etobicoke. After graduating from Burnhamthorpe Collegiate, Barbara attended the University of Toronto. In 1975 she graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy).
Barbara started her career as a Physiotherapist in Brantford Ontario. After a couple years Barb was bitten by the travel bug and headed off to Australia and New Zealand where she worked, traveled, and volunteered for about 1 ½ years. Along the way she met many new friends whom she maintained contact with for years to come.
When she returned to Canada, Barbara continued her Physiotherapy career at The Orthopedic & Arthritic Hospital on Wellesley St. in Toronto. Barbara retired in 2009 after 30 years but continued working there on a casual basis until this year.
Barbara embraced her love of travel throughout her life with too many trips to count. She immersed herself in the culture and beauty of all the places she visited and captured the essence of each destination through her photography. Some would comment that her photos rivalled those found in National Geographic.
Barbara was a dedicated life-long member of St. Matthews Anglican Church, Islington. She was known to take on any task and could be relied upon to complete it with organized precision.
Interests that were important to Barbara were family, friends, quilting, needlework, book club, tai chi, yoga, gardening and so much more.

For those who wish, donations to the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Pipe Organ Fund would be appreciated.
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