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BARBARA ENID SMITH (BARB)
Born: Aug 17, 1943
Date of Passing: Feb 08, 2021
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BARBARA ENID SMITH
Barb was predeceased by her parents. She was much loved and dearly missed by her husband Gerald; sons, Louis (Shelley) and Denis (Donna); stepsons, Douglas (Krista), David (Shannon) and Roger (Linda); grandson Jamie; and granddaughters, Amber, Cassandra, Katie, Amanda and Ashley; and sister Kit (Don).
Barb was a member of CGIT and the Winnipeg Girls Choir in her younger years. She was part owner (Manager) of the Needle and Hook Nook where she sold embroidery supplies, sewing machines and knitting machines. She was a member and past president of the Winnipeg Embroiderers Guild.
In the past few years she was ill with Parkinson disease and dementia. We are thankful for the care and kindness of the staff at River Park Gardens and at Cornish 2 of Misericordia Hospital.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2021
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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May Auntie Barb was the aunt you want to call- not the one you had to call. A close friend of my mom's when i was born, she has been an essential member of my extended family for my entire life. They say it takes a village to raise a child and Auntie Barb has always been an essential part of my village. We shared a love of gardening and crafts. She taught me how to bead and I still use the sewing machine she gave me so many years ago. Barb taught me patience and how to find peace in my surroundings. Any time I have driven across the country between Calgary and Ontario, Barb and Jerry welcomed me into their home- even meeting me on the outskirts of Winnipeg so that i would not get lost. They supported me when my training brought me to Winnipeg and celebrated my accomplishments. From my birth onward, Auntie Barb has loved me and uplifted me; supported me and challenged me; and helped me grow into the person I am now. I will miss her dearly but I will never be a moment without her influence, without her love. l am glad Auntie Barb is at peace now and I expect her and my mom are together once again, surrounded by their fur babies and doing their crafts in the sunshine on the rainbow bridge. And I will continue to hold the memories of them both, dear to my heart. - Posted by: Molly (Barb's extra kid) on: Feb 24, 2021
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She was a good person and a treasure to you. ,So sorry for your loss Gerry - Posted by: GLENN JOHNSON (COUSINS) on: Feb 14, 2021
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So sorry Gerry to hear about Barb. Please know that our hearts are with you. We only knew Barb for a short time but it was always nice to see you together. Love, Monique and David - Posted by: Monique Coffell (friend at McIvor church exercises) on: Feb 14, 2021
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To both families I’m very sad to hear Barb has passed She always had a laugh and smile on her Face.... My condolences. - Posted by: Donna Kilworth (Na) on: Feb 13, 2021
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To the Families, Sorry for your loss. Growing up Mrs Smith was an inspiration to us young kids. She was a kind caring person known for helping others. Her home was a place us kids could gather, and enjoy the company of friends, family, and the pets. David W - Posted by: David Watt (Friend) on: Feb 13, 2021
