It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Barrie Gordon Woods of Barrie, Ontario on the evening of May 13th, 2011. He was born on Jan 25th, 1944 in Nelson, BC. Barrie grew up in Rossland and Genelle, joining the Air Force at age 20 and moving to Camp Borden, Ontario. After a short term in the Air Force he settled in Barrie, Ontario working in retail at Loblaws & No Frills until his retirement.
Barrie is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; his daughter Tammy and his son Chris and three grandchildren: Cole, Keyda and Justyce. Also lovingly remembered by his mother, Rachael and brother, Kim (Sharon) of Grenfell, Sask.; brother Len (Sharon) and Bill (Sue) of Genelle, B.C., brother Dave (Elizabeth) of Prince George, BC, brother Daryl (Nola) of Saskatoon, Sask, sister Jackie Banks of Yorkton, Sask., brother in law Fred (Alison) Primmer of Barrie, Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his father, Gordon, in 1993 and mother in law, Phyllis in 1988. Barrie enjoyed curling, golf, antique collectables and flower gardening. Barrie had a kind and loving spirit and will be sorely missed.
Donations in Barrie’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
No funeral by request.