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M. BARRY HALL
Born: Nov 11, 1940
Date of Passing: Mar 21, 2017
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M. BARRY HALL November 11, 1940 - March 21, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Barry Hall at the Health Sciences Centre following complications after surgery for pancreatic cancer. Barry is survived by his wife Kathy, his daughter Carolyn (Denis), his stepchildren Kelly (Dave) and Joel (Michelle), and six wonderful grandchildren, Kate, Soren, Rhett, Ava, Gabe and Finn. He is also survived by his sister Joyce (Jack), sisters-in-law Judith (Bryan), and Barbara (Jeff), brothers-in-law Doug (Kim) and Jim (Susan), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Shirley (Ken). Barry graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BSA in Plant Science in 1965 and then received his MSc. in 1967. He worked for Geigy from 1967 to 1971, for the Canadian Grains Council Trade Association from 1971 to 1979 and for CSP foods from 1979 to 1992. From 1992 to 2011 he was Director of Marketing and then the President of the Flax Council of Canada. Barry's happiest times were spent at our camp at Minaki, Ontario. There was always something to build or something to fix. In spite of having water-access property, he had a crawler tractor on site. When there wasn't a project happening, there was always fishing. Who would think a guy who couldn't swim would love boats, water and fishing! Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life will take place later this year and a special gathering will be held at Minaki this summer. If you wish, a donation to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation would be appreciated. We cannot thank the Health Sciences Centre SICU staff enough for their outstanding and compassionate care. You were so kind and so caring! We are also grateful to Dr. McKay and the Orange Team for their valiant efforts. A poem by niece Rae, ends this way: "Written in loving memory of my Uncle Bear. Lumberjack and gentle giant. Builder of beautiful spaces and tamer of psycho kittens. The boatman who loved to fish and could not swim. You are loved and missed so much." We have created a memorial website for Barry at: http://inmemoryofbarryhall.weebly.com/
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 25, 2017
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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We are so pleased we knew Barry and will always remember the wonderful times we shared together both here and at Minki where he was so happy. It is our hope that, in time all his family and friends will remember their special times with him and the joy they experienced in his company. Norm & Linda Weitzel West Vancouver, B.C. - Posted by: Norm & Linda Weitzel, West Vancouver, BC (Family friend) on: Apr 01, 2017
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Responsible for starting my career in Ag Chem. Many great memories and I owe my career in part to Barrie and Bruno giving me the nod that I might make a good employee. Never really kept contact as our careers took different tacts but always kept track of where Barrie was. My condolences to the family. Some consolation that Barrie had a far reaching impact on others lives and I thank him profusely. - Posted by: Don Wilkinson (Geigy employee hired right out of U of M by Barrie and Bruni) on: Mar 29, 2017
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Kathy, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Luba - Posted by: Luba () on: Mar 29, 2017
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Our thoughts and prayers to Kathy and family. I enjoyed a long discussion with Barry at the annual cottager Christmas party, and was very fortunate to get to know him just a little bit better. - Posted by: Garry and Shirley Bolton (Fellow Minaki cottager) on: Mar 27, 2017
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My sincere condolences and sympathy to Barry's family, colleagues and friends. We will all miss him and his friendly approaches and collaboration in solving problems and in promoting the flax industry in Canada at large. May God bless his soul. - Posted by: Khalid Rashid (Colleague and friend) on: Mar 27, 2017
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KATHY - PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON THE LOSS OF BARRY. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED BOTH OF YOUR COMPANY. WE ARE STILL AWAY BUT WILL TRY AND CATCH UP WITH YOU WHEN WE RETURN. LOVE VINCE AND COLLEEN - Posted by: HORBAY (FRIEND) on: Mar 26, 2017
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a lovely gentleman. - Posted by: Marly Billows (Friend) on: Mar 26, 2017
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Dear Kathy and family, we were shocked and saddened to hear about Barry. We know how much he loved the lake and cabin and we think we have seen every board used to fix things up as he was always hauling something from the docks!! If there is anything we can do to help this upcoming season please do not hesitate to call us. Thinking of you. Greg & Shelley Minaki Marina - Posted by: Minaki Marina () on: Mar 25, 2017