BARBARA ‘JOAN’ BARR (nee Oates)
June 19, 1944 – September 4, 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that our family sadly announces Joan’s passing at the Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia on Wednesday 4th September 2024, with family at her side, at a day and time of her choosing. She will be deeply missed by her children Mike (Andra) Barr and Patty (Graham) Ascough, grandchildren Jonathan (Anelle) Ascough, Andrew Ascough, Kristopher Barr, Meghan Barr and great-grandson Robert Ascough. Daughter of Catherine ‘Kay’ and William ‘Donald’ Oates, elder sister to Mary (Peter) Fordham and Tom (Mary-Ellen) Oates. Joan’s partner in life of 58 years Brian, sadly pre-deceased her in July 2023 and we will miss them both terribly. Joan and Brian loved to travel the world, built several homes, and moved a number of times through both Ontario, Quebec and Florida. They ultimately settled back to Orillia, a city which had stolen Joan’s heart and where they first started their married life and had their two children. Joan provided a happy home and was delighted in the company of both close and extended family and took great pleasure in watching them all grow and succeed. She was passionate about her gardens, views of the water, sunsets, word games and also loved playing golf earlier in her life. Joan actively supported charitable organisations and was surrounded with love up to the end by her family and her many friendships that she had cultivated over the years. A visitation to celebrate the life of Joan Barr will be held at Carson Funeral Home’s L. Doolittle Chapel, Orillia’ on Tuesday September 10th, 2024 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mariposa House
Hospice (https://www.mariposahousehospice.com/) or to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (https://www.osmh.on.ca/), reflecting Joan’s decision to make a positive impact
on her local community. Joan’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her doctors, staff and volunteers at the Mariposa House Hospice. The establishment of the Hospice was strongly supported by both Brian and Joan and though we never thought that we would need their services quite so soon, they provided exceptional surroundings and support for our mother in her final days. As we bid farewell to Joan, let us remember the smiles, the support and the love. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered
Online condolences may be left at www.carsonfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Anne (Campbell) Tait
Sep 28, 2024Sending condolences to Joan’s family. I am a nursing classmate of Joan’s from Hamilton General Hospital Class of 1966. She will be remembered at our next reunion.
Mike McDonald
Sep 24, 2024I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Deepest condolences from the family of their friend, Larry McDonald.
Jill Grant
Sep 12, 2024Mike, Andra, Patty and Graham, I am so, so sorry to hear of your Mother's illness and passing. Joan was one of the most gracious, selfless, generous women that I've had the pleasure of knowing in my life. Donnie and I had many wonderful evenings in Muskoka with your Mom and Dad that I'll always treasure as well as visits in Florida at our home in Sarasota. May you find solace that they are together in peace and laughter. Much love, Jill
Wilma and Anthony Dipierdomenico
Sep 9, 2024Our Prayers and thoughts are with you Andra and Mike. Please forward our sincere and Heartfelt condolences to your families.
Cristina Ronald
Sep 7, 2024My sincere condolences to you Patti and Mike.I remember Joan with much affection.
Amber McGarvey-Moreland
Sep 6, 2024My heartfelt condolences to Joan’s loved ones. Both Joan and Brian were extraordinary individuals who gave so much to the community, and their impact will be remembered for years to come. Joan’s dedication as a Ripple of Kindness Orillia member touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all of us. May you find comfort in the memories of the kindness and love she shared with those around her.
Melissa Gutierrez
Sep 5, 2024Andra Barr and family, My condolences for your loss in this difficult time. I hope you find peace, consolation, courage, and abundant love in this moment of grief.