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JAMES (JIM) BARR
Born: Aug 13, 1932
Date of Passing: Dec 09, 2022
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JAMES (JIM) BARR
August 13, 1932 – December 9, 2022
It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dad and grandfather, Jim Barr, at Stonewall Hospital.
Jim will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Keith (Kim), Bruce (Kathie), Doug, Michelle (Dwayne); his grandchildren, Rick (Tara), Neil (Paige) and Ryann; great- grandchildren, Raiden, Kaine and Harley and his many relatives and friends.
Jim was predeceased by his wife Sally; his parents, Thomas and Grace and his siblings, Robert, Hugh, Thomas, Grace and Anne.
Dad was born in Elphinstone, Manitoba and his family moved to the Point Douglas area in Winnipeg in his early years. There he met our mom and they were married in 1952. Our family was raised in East Kildonan, where our home was always a gathering place for family and friends. Dad worked as an electric motor rewinder and during and after his career, he was often contacted to be a problem solver by others in the industry. He started at Luke's Machinery in his teens and then worked at King's Electric Motors and B & B Dynamo. He was also called upon to jobs in northern Canada which he saw as an adventure in itself.
In 1983, Mom and Dad moved to a small hobby farm outside Teulon. Dad loved the country and enjoyed his garden, cattle, horses and farming. He helped coach men's broomball and was involved with the seniors' golf club in Inwood. He enjoyed his gambling trips to the US and in western Canada. Dad and Mom also travelled to Churchill and Alaska. Dad was an avid crib player and he could rattle off your points and his points before you finished putting your hand down. He volunteered at the Teulon Seniors' dances, usually selling 50/50 tickets. Dad lived in Gateway Manor for the last eight years and was well known to his neighbours and staff for his stories and cheeky personality.
The family would like to thank the Stonewall Hospital health care team, the Teulon area home care staff and the Gateway Manor staff for their care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2022
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Condolences to Bruce, Doug and family and friends. Sorry to hear of the passing of you dad. It's never easy to have to deal with the passing of family. - Posted by: Rod Delaine (Friend and former co-worker at air canada.) on: Jan 12, 2023
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My Sincere Condolences Michelle & Family, my Dad worked with Jim for many years and my parents enjoyed fun times with Jim & Sally back in the day. May the memories you cherish help you through these trying times. Our prayers are with you all, take care, Val & Helen - Posted by: Val (Michelle’s Friend) on: Dec 27, 2022
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Very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Enjoyed his visits to the bakery. Hugs Michelle, my condolences to you and your family😘 - Posted by: Janet Dyrda (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2022
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My sincere condolences to the family of James Barr. We lived across the lane from the Barr family in Point Douglas. In later years I remember Jim and Sally coming to the dances in Teulon. I was a member of the Southglen Fiddlers. - Posted by: Bob Kuzak (Neighbour in Point Douglas) on: Dec 17, 2022