Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Victoria Village, Barrie, on Saturday, October 6, 2012, Elizabeth Anne Barnes (nee Gardiner), formerly of Woodbridge, beloved wife of the late Peter Barnes. Dear mother of Theresa Burke, Peter Barnes (deceased), Kathryn and Dr. Stephen Cartan, Tim Barnes and Brenda, Victoria and Raymond Shepherd, Warren Barnes, Anne and Glenn Hilliard, John Barnes and Peggy. Adored grandmother of Gideon, Rachel and Madeline; Randy, Tom, Holly, Kate, James and Elizabeth; Sarah and Charlotte, Sarah and James; Cody and Carly; Peter, Paul and Alex; Jessica and Jake; Bryan, James, Emily, Ryan, Michael, Devin and Kristen. Proud great-grandmother of Jack, Ryleigh, Ben, Bronwyn, Rhys, Cole, Scarlett and one expected in February 2013. Dear sister of Les Gardiner and predeceased by Fred, Frances and Gail. Mom, you were smart, funny, loving, loyal, strong and, above all else, kind. We are so blessed to have had you as a mother, and the world is a better place for you being in it. We came across the quote “In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make” and it couldn’t be more fitting for you. Our sincere thanks to Pievey and all of Mom’s Caregivers at Victoria Village for taking such good care of our Mom.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) for a celebration of Lib’s life on Friday, October 12 from 11 o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at one o’clock. Interment to immediately follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Concord (Jane St, North of Steeles Ave).
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Rick Hansen Institute for Spinal Cord Injury Research, 6400 – 818 West 10th Avenue, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1M9. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Margaret Carter/Carter Petrie
Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your mother/grandmother.
Victoria Shepherd (Barnes)
Love you Mom and miss you so much but we all take great comfort knowing that you are at peace and reunited with Peter and Dad XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXO
Cheryl Santarossa (Anness)
To the Barnes clan…..Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. She was an amazing woman! May she rest in peace and watch over each and every one of you, providing strength and guidance as you continue on your journey.
Janet Noxon
On behalf of the Class of 54′,I want to say how sorry we all are for Libby’s passing. We only wish we had been able to find her- as each year we have a luncheon and continue to send out news of the class to everyone we can.
I will be sending a donation to the Heart and Stroke in her memory from the class.
We have talked about her frequently and I am so sorry we couldn’t find her! As a matter of fact, I drove through Brighton this summer – and remember she and I went horseback riding – and I fell off!! The one and only time on a horse!! What fun we had!!
We all loved her kindness and wonderful sense of humour and on our 55th class reunion we had a cake with all our grad pictures on it
– so she was not forgotten!
Mark Muylaert
We are so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You are in our thoughts.
The Muylaert Family
RON & BOB NICHOLAS
Another great lady gone but she will not be forgotten, RIP GOD BLESS
John and Peggy
We will miss Mom’s bright smile and will always remember her for the wonderful and kind person that she was. Mom’s kindness and care for people will forever live on with anyone who knew her. We will miss you and you will be forever in our hearts.
” Thank you for the inspiration,
thank you for the smiles,
all the unconditional love,
that carried me for miles”
Phil De Courcy
Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.
God bless.
Les Gardiner
Libby and I always shared a lot of laughs. I’ll miss her so much.
Brother Les
Daryl, Christine, Alana, Corey & Brendan
We were all very sorry to hear about the passing of Elizabeth Barnes. She was such a kind, gentle and loving person.
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We will be sending a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in her memory
xoxox
Morrison Family
On behalf of the Morrison Family of Woodbridge, we want to send our condolences.
Pamela and John Teskey: You are ALL in our thoughts….
Dagmar
Dearest Anne and Family,
My heartfelt condolences on passing of your Mom. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of loss.
Robyn & Ken Zettler
Such a beautiful obituary for a beautiful lady! Perfectly describes her. I have very fond memories of her and your dad when we were kids always over at your house in Pine Grove playing. The big house was always filled with love and laughter. We’re sorry we couldn’t be with you today but please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. She will be missed but she is reflected in all of you through all that she shared with you, especially her smile. Hugs.
Tina Gallen
Warren and Family,
I am sorry I could not be with you today but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have very special memories of your mom and I will cherish them forever. She was a beautiful woman who loved life and enjoyed being with her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. You are all in my heart and thoughts today.
Carol Young (nee Horan)
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I have very fond memories of her when Anne and I were younger. She was always up beat and interested in what we were doing. She had a charisma about her that was so beautiful. You were all blessed to have had her as a Mom. Sincerely Carol Young and family.
Jane and Bill Collier
We remember your mom well when we lived on kipling avenue in Woodbridge. She was always so kind and worked so hard. She was a woman we admired. Our sincere condolences to the family. She will be missed,