Norma Mary Barker (née Torrance) of Bolton, Ontario passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born in Weston (Albion) on March 27,1935, Norma was the first child of Clark and Inez Torrance. Norma went to Weston High School before going to University of Toronto for one year and Teacher’s College for another year. She taught 4th grade briefly before marrying Harold Barker, settling on the farm, and starting a family. Harold and Norma were devoted to each other and married for 68 years.
Norma was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, Harold, sister Heather Stewart, her four children Lynne Elliott (Roger), Carol Foutz (Brian), Joy Barker Mallek (Jay), and Steven Barker (Joanne), grandchildren Jim Elliott (Carmen), Carolyn Rygiel (Tom), Joanna Brown (BJ), Kevin Elliott (Michelle), Bethany Foutz Popham (Nick), Daniel Foutz (Laine), James Mallek, Kayla Barton (Dan), Karissa Barker, Jess Duff (Patrick), and Jacob Barker. Norma was the proud great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren with more eagerly anticipated. Norma is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Raymond Torrance, her grandson, Jack Mallek, and her great-granddaughter, Callie Popham.
Norma was a woman of faith and prayer, and a member of Nashville Road Community Church. Throughout her life, Norma taught Sunday school and worked on several church committees. She loved crossword puzzles, knitting, spending time at the cottage but most of all, hosting family. Norma will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday morning, March 27 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. Followed by a reception at the funeral home.
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Sharon Hunter
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the life of Norma, for the love she gave and the lives she touched.
Please hold her family close in this time of loss, bringing comfort, peace, and strength for the days ahead.
May they feel Your presence and find rest in Your care.
Amen.
Marilyn (Reardon) Franklin
We know you will miss her. But the reunion, will be out of this world. Sending Prayers Love and Blessings .Marilyn Franklin, Ron Reardon, Sid and Cheryl Benson.
Ed and Shawna Gailitis and family
Another pillar of Calvary Baptist is at rest after a live well lived. She may never have known the impact on the lives of all the children she helped guide and teach… but we all know. Her gentle approach, teaching and kind manners showed us all how to be better. From birthday parties, New Year’s Eve get togethers, she was a generous host. Even after knocking nearly all the crystals off the light at her doorway putting on a jacket all she would say was…. “Well…. No one has ever done that before!”. Thank you for your gentle leadership and for helping make us boys better men.
Steve&Jenn Millar
Pastor Steve and Joanne and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers upon the passing of your mom. The beautiful assurance we have is we know we will all be together again one day in Heaven.
Doug Manson
May the joy of good memories stored in your hearts and the peace of God keep you as you grieve your loss.
Doug Manson
Andrew Barker
To Uncle Harold, cousins Lynne, Carol, Joy and Steven and families. Aunt Norma was a wonderfully special aunt. A gift to our family. About 65 years ago she acted as both medic and a comforter when, as the “the boys” were doing the evening milking, I was rushed to the farmhouse after severely scalding my lower arm in hot water. She was so competent in both roles. I still have the scar on my arm from that farm accident. I will miss her newsy birthday email she so faithfully sent after we left ON for “the West” late last century. Our thoughts are with you.
Gladys Fieldhouse
Sincere condolences to Harold and families.
Murray Stewart
Dear Harold and Family
It was always nice to meet Norma shopping, even for a brief visit and a catch up. Our friendship went back to Norma’s Mom and Dad and their involvement with Ayrshire cattle, as Dad had on our farm during our teen-aged years. Then too, we travelled to the Weston Collegiate and Vocational School with all the Nashville kids, Mary being a quiet studious one, who became such a respected teacher and community leader.
My sincere condolences with warm and respectful memories,
Murray
Faye Broad
Harold and your wonderful family: I am so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. She was a lovely lady. We had such a wonderful time at those hockey games when our boys played together. Norma had a wonderful smile. So many memories!
Jean (Austring) Neudorf
Here in BC my heart is with Harold and the whole family as special memories of Norma come to mind. Over the years I have appreciated her and will miss our occasional phone calls back-and-forth.
Donna Irvine
Heather,
Recently saw your sister Norma’s obituary and wanted to send my condolences. Hope you are well. I am now living happily in Alliston.
Reta Campbell
Condolences to Harold and family as they go through this season. Praying for their strength, peace and comfort
Gail (Stratmeyer) Stephenson
Dear Uncle Harold & all the children, grands & great-grands,
Aunt Norma was very special. She welcomed people warmly & was able to adapt to whatever a situation called for. She was down-to-earth, but always so kind! She & Uncle Harold are an exceptional couple… they supported & really complemented one another for over 68 years…. very devoted to each other, their family, their church family, & friends. We love them dearly!
Ps 116:15 “The death of one that belongs to the Lord is dear & precious in His sight.”
Charissa & Eugene Yavtucovich
Prayers and thoughts to the whole family at this time. Norma was such a beautiful person. She was always ready with a smile and friendly conversation. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Jeanette M
Harold and Family,
Our love and prayers.
Norma was such an incredable friend and encourager, her emails will be missed. She loved unconditionally and welcomed us all as family. Yes, we say Gby to another pillar of Calvary, the strong women who taught, who lived out “teach the younger women to admonish,,,” she brought scripture to life in her everyday. Thank you Harold and Norma for your love and acceptance, your encouragement and always sharing Truth. You both have always lived JESUS. We love you much. Hugs, Daniel, Jeanette and family