BARBARA HERMIONE BRODIE (GIBSONE) -

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BARBARA HERMIONE BRODIE (nee GIBSONE) 1918 - 2007 Barbara died peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on Sunday, October 14, 2007. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John Malcolm, and is survived by her three children and their families; Derek John Robert, his wife Ruth, and their three children Elizabeth, Anne, her husband David Fischer, and Margaret, Heather Joanne, her husband Jim Melidones, and Barbara Elizabeth, her husband Patrick Wellington. Barbara was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth (Bebes) Jessop in December 2006 and her brother Derek, who was killed in action at Cassino, Italy in 1944. Barbara was born in Quebec City and resided during her adult life in Regina, Brandon, Winnipeg and West Vancouver. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts and Chamberlane College of Boston, MA with a degree in Marketing and Design. Barbara was devoted to her family and a gracious hostess to her friends and her community. She was a delightful and special Granny who approached life with warmth and curiosity. Her volunteer involvement included the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary, VanDusen Gardens and a lifetime supporter of the SPCA. She had been an active member of the University Women's Club for the past 50 years. Barbara was also a great supporter of the Canadian figure skating and ski teams. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 15115 Roper Avenue, White Rock, BC on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 2R4. The family would like to thank the staff of the Peace Arch Hospital and Dr. Martin Lebl for their compassion and assistance.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 19, 2007