Roxie, Bob & Mitchell,
My most heartfelt condolences. I was fortunate to know Barry and I cannot remember a time where he wasn’t smiling, always polite, respectful and fun to be around. Barry, rest well, know that Frank will be well taken care of and the memories you have created will live on forever. Just gone too soon.
Roxie and Frank our thoughts have been with all of you this past week. So hard to believe someone so full of life has passed. So many memories of him and Cory and the adventures they had growing up. He was so proud of Frank, on Cory’s last trip home I went over to pick him up after at Barry’s and had to go in to meet Frank and see his house. He will be remembered and missed by many.
Barry hired me for an intern position the summer before my final year of university. It remains one of my favorite work experiences ever. The camaraderie, the kindness…my birthday landed in the middle of the internship. I accidentally told someone close to the day of, so Barry heard last minute. He still surprised me by bringing me breakfast, and taking me out for a free lunch…that meant so much to me.
Rest in Peace Barry, thank you for everything.
- Josiah
Roxie,Frank,Mitchell and all Barry's extended family.Life is not fair as well you know .A life cut short too soon.My heart breaks for you all.May all your precious memories give you comfort as the days go by.My thoughts are with you.
When I think of Barry I think of the boy that used to visit my parents trailer. So sweet and so caring. When I mentioned his passing to my son who was such a little boy when he met Barry, he expressed such sadness remembering what a nice boy he had been. Gone too soon
Sending my deepest condolences to Roxie and family, I got to know Barry a little more during these past few years, and we often spoke about having our kids meet up during our summer visits. In our exchanges, he immediately had me laughing, and I remember thinking wow! That is a great sense of humour! Love it. I regret not meeting up, now I can see how many lives Barry touched and spirits he lifted.
What a special guy to remember.
Dear Roxie and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Barry's passing. He was such a great friend all through our years together at school. He always had such great energy with all of his friends. Unbelievable that he is gone. Please keep all of your special memories of him close to your hearts. You've been in my thoughts everyday. Sincerely, Trudy Atherton
Sincerest condolences to Roxie, Bob, Mitchell, Shaun & families. So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Praying & thinking of you all for the challenging days forward. Take care of each other & cherish all your memories.
Roxie and family...we were shocked and saddened to hear of Barry's passing...as you grieve, please remember how much you are loved, and may good memories be a comfort to all of you, in the days, weeks and months ahead...Bill and Betty Lou Xo
Roxanne and Family - we were so saddened to hear of Barry's passing. There are no words to express how sad it is to lose someone who has left so many positive, loving memories. May you find comfort in the memories you shared with Barry. Sending you our heartfelt condolences and a big hug. Blessings, Dale & Cheryl Kennedy
Roxie, Russ, Mitchell and family. We were all deeply saddened when we heard the news. Please know that we are all thinking and praying for you during this difficult time. Sending love to you all.
Roxie, Mitchell, and Family:
I was shocked when I heard the news Sunday morning about Barry. Although I did not see him as much since our days at BRHS (and BES), whenever I did run into him it was as if we did see each other often. Barry will be missed by all and thoughts are with all of you.
You have left us too soon Barry. So many things peaking in your life and on track for even bigger and better. I'll miss our regular exchanges on a wide variety of topics and our reliable banter on Packers vs Bears (Still an open invitation on joining the winning side my friend). You left a much longer impact than your too short of time with us Barry. You are and will be missed by so many.
Roxie , Family, extended family,
My heart is aching for each of you… Thinking of Frankie on his loss at such an early age. Prayers for comfort as you go through this difficult process..
Roxie and Family, I cannot get you off of my mind. I am so sorry for your loss. The last time I saw Barry was at a BBQ fundraiser at Valley View, it was just after he came home to NB. I got the biggest bear hug and we took the time for a catch up. He will be so missed. Hugs.
To Barry’s family, I’m so very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort to surround you with the love so many had for him.
Barry and I met while in high school- although I went to Sussex high. Barry asked me to be his prom date to the Bellisle prom, I smile every time I think back to that night- we went into the prom and swing music was playing.. you would have sworn we had been practicing these moves for months (or so we thought). He was swinging me from side to side, next thing I knew we were back to back and he was hauling me over his back. I did a full flip in a prom dress and landed in 4” heels. I can still feel the sting on the bottom of my feet. We were roaring- and shocked we had just pulled that off. What a guy!!! I’m grateful for those memories and will hold them close. Rest in peace, old friend.
Doug and Ruth Rideout
We could hear Barry talking from our yard whenever he was at his Mother's.He told me once he would help me anytime and do anything...Knew him since he was three years old..he is missed by all who knew him.We are deeply saddened here. Deepest of condolence.
Just so sorry for all. Gone far too soon.No problem to see what a great dad he was.Glad I got to be there on cousin's day. He sure knew how to make everyone feel at home. RIP great lad.
Dear Roxie & Russell, Bob & Jeannette, Tallas & Frankie, Jenny and all his family and friends. Our deepest condolences are extended to all of you as you go through this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, big hugs to you all. Sincerely Terry & Mona and family.
I remember Barry as a small boy and marvelled at how much he resembled his Dad. Lost touch for a while but had the opportunity to visit with him, Tallis and Frankie in Calgary. A life taken too soon. My son remembers him singing Hotel California years ago and how well he did. Condolences to all the family.
Roxie and Family : So sorry to hear of your Son's passing. Sounds like he was a great guy, with lots of friends who thought highly of him. Very hard to loose your child , no matter what their age. Take care Roxie , my thoughts are with you all.
Thinking of Barry growing up and all the good times we shared together. It’s funny, you drift off into your mind when something tragic like this happens, pouring over memories you shared with this person which seem like a lifetime ago, I sifted through those memories with a heavy heart and a tear, bouncing from year to year and after a while that sadness turned to a smile remembering who Barry was.. all the fishing trips,skiing,bobs camp,rugby our mutual love of nirvana, pulling Mitchell way too fast behind the three wheeler in Bobs field and him falling off and being raked over the coals by Roxie and Bob (that didn’t deter us any) there are too many great memories to tell… he was such a great guy!! All of the greatest things in life seem to be hard to pin down.. that was Barry always on the move making connections and friends here and there and everywhere in between… the comments and stories from everyone is testament to all the people who’s lives he’s touch… Nos da big man… condolences to the family and friends x
Barry was a wonderful co-worker and a great friend. He was unlike anyone else I've met, and a total force of nature. I was always amazed at how many people I'd run into who knew him and had a story to tell. He left his mark wherever he went. We're going to miss you lots, bud.
I was truly saddened to here of Barry's passing. A life well lived but not nearly long enough.
I will always remember taking Brad, Kellie and Barry to Crabbe Mountain skiing. The boys convinced me there was a really great run around the back of the hill. Trusting what they said, off I went with them only to find myself on a steep trail of mogels. The boys laughed so hard as I bounced my way down. We stayed at the Sherton in Fredericton where it was an all you can eat chef prepared breakfast. I believe that was the last Sunday they ever offered that. The boys ate them out of groceries.
Barry was a great young man and it sounds like he was a great man. So very very sorry that you all have lost him in your lives.
Susan (Kellier) Smith
I loved working with Barry. Such an awesome force. Great ideas, inspiration and drive. Loads of fun too, and lots of arguments and debates mixed in. Never a dull moment. Unforgettable.
Growing up, particularly throughout our years at BRHS, Barry was one of my favourite people. I always loved reconnecting with him whenever our paths would cross during our adult years. Much love to Frank, Roxie, Bob, Mitchell and Shaun and all of Barry’s family and friends.
