LILLIAN BARRON

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LILLIAN BARRON Lillian Barron passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 30, 2004, in the arms of her loving family. Death came as a gracious closure to a two-year struggle with failing health and a recent diagnosis of ALS. Born in 1925 to Helen (Fowlie) and William Watson, Lillian grew up in a Winnipeg alive with the hopes of recent Scottish Immigrants. She thrived in a neighbourhood vibrant in friendships up and down the block (Langside St.), attended DMCI during the war years and like many young women of her age found early employment experiences plentiful and rewarding. An early marriage in 1945 to David Blain ended in divorce a few years later but produced a daughter who became a mainstay in her life. In the early 50s, during the Korean War, Lillian joined the WRENS and crisscrossed Canada as a Naval recruiter, ending her services with the rank of Sub Lieutenant. Her abilities were recognized and lead to a 25-year career with Canada Manpower. While in the Navy she met Ian James Barron. After a five-year courtship, they married in 1966, and she out-ranked him for the next 38 years. Together they lived the good life, travelled and became grandparents. Early retirement led to more time for friendships, volunteer opportunities with the Consumer Bureau of Canada, travel abroad with Ian and her sister, and Disneyland adventures with the three rowdy grandsons. Lillian enjoyed friendships coast to coast and kept in touch with all as she journeyed to Naval reunions in later years. Christmas holidays were spent with her daughters family in Coquitlam. Lillian is survived by her husband Ian Barron, daughter Heather Macdonald (Ian) grandsons, Jamie (Moira), Rory and Derek and Sister Philippa SSJD (Dorothy). The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 2 at Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St., with the Rev. Peter Douglas officiating. Interment has taken place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at Grace and St. Boniface Hospitals, and especially appreciates the kindness shared during the last hours in Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Society are warmly encouraged. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2004