Unexpectedly, but peacefully at Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence on Thursday, September 16, 2021 of Lucan, formerly of RR 2 Denfield, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Barr (2006). Cherished mother of Jeanette and Drew Ferguson of Owen Sound, Doug Barr of Cape Coral, Florida, Bob and Terri Barr of Exeter, Bill and Shirley Barr of Elmira, and Ron and Sharon Barr of Stittsville. Proud grandma of Amelia and Justin Kraemer, and Owen and Katie Ferguson; Emily and Chris Peck, Nathaniel and Johnny Barr, and Justin Barr; Calvin Barr; and Cameron Barr and Nadia Hazime, Rachel Barr and Mackenzie Fleming, and Hannah Barr. Adored great-grandma of 7. Dear sister of Donna Gallagher of Poplar Hill, and Iva Stanley of Key West Florida.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Saturday afternoon from 2 – 4 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 19th at 1 PM with Rev. Gordon Duncan officiating. Private family interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation and funeral, please click “Register Now” below to register.
The family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Villages United Church would be appreciated by the family. 
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Bob Bell & Heather Gilbride
To the entire Barr clan
We were very sorry to hear of Marion’s passing in speaking with Doug this afternoon. I first met your Mother/Grandmother back in 1982 after becoming friends with Doug while working at 3M in London. I managed to somehow get invited to a number of Barr parties and family events at the time and to this day, it still strikes me just how incredibly warm and welcoming your family is. It certainly became apparent back then and today what a wonderful family she had created. These are difficult times but, life does goes on and I hope you will always enjoy and cherish the many amazing family memories you have been left with. Take care all.
Bob & Heather
Jack & Dana Garrett
Jack &I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Barr family at this sad time.
Marian will be missed by the whole community.
Jack & Dana Garrett
Julie Armitage
Sorry to hear of Marions’ passing, I have fond memories with Jeanette and Drew and meeting the rest of the Barr family
Sincere Condolences…Julie
Carol Stanley
I just saw the notice of Marion’s passing. Such a lovely lady! My sincere condolences to all the family.
Perry and Faye Wildfong
Doug, Jeanette, Bob, Bill, Ron and the whole Barr clan,
Having just returned from being out of the country, we were shocked to hear the sad news of your Mom’s sudden passing. I’ve known your family since grade 5, so about 55 years, and as everyone has expressed, your Mom was kind, warm and loving, and always expressed an interest in what was happening in our lives.
It was wonderful that everyone was able to gather to celebrate her birthday just a week and a half ago. The pictures we saw showed how happy she was to be surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed and our thoughts and love are with you all.
Perry and Faye
Sandra and Larry Hern
Dear Jeanette, Doug, Bob, Bill, Ron and all your Families,
One of the very hardest things we have to do in life is say good bye to those we love…especially our Mom. You were all blessed to have the most awesome Mom who loved you all so much! Her family was her pride and joy…and her tablet kept her right up to date with what everyone was doing. She always made sure to extend her Best Wishes if you had a birthday or special event. Right now, your hearts are breaking…as is mine…but eventually that pain will ease as all your happy memories of her replace your sorrow. I will miss my visits with Auntie Marion as she was a connection to my past and I could get answers to all my questions. Larry and I extend our love and sympathy to you all. xxoo
Kelly (Wilson) Ricci
Dear Barr Family, so sorry about the loss of Marian. I still remember her as my favourite bus driver when I was a kid. She was always nice and kind. My condolences.
Barbara Ovens Cairney
My condolences to all the Barr family . I am very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Marion .She was my first cousin and I always felt close to her. She was sort of like a big sister to me when I was young. Lots of good memories . She loved to tell stories and always had so much information on our family history.
I saw pictures of her enjoying her large family at her recently birthday Party. So happy she got to enjoy her Birthday Party surrounded by those she loved.
She was a wonderful , special lady , who was loved and will be sorely missed by her family and friends .
Our thoughts are with you
Sincerely
Barbara Ovens Cairney
Jim Oliver
Sherri MacGregor
To the Barr Family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
She was a treasure, I have great memories riding her bus to Prince Andrew.
Thinking of you at this time.
Sherri MacGregor (McRobert)
Tina Kalb
After recently seeing the joyful photos of Marion’s birthday celebration, it was truly sad to learn of her passing. We offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire family…and there are so many of you! This tells of a life well-lived and of being well-loved. May your many, many cherished memories help you through the days and nights ahead.
Tina and Randy Kalb
Sherry Bodkin
To the Barr family:
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Your mom and dad were great friends of my parents and in that relationship came many fun times at your home playing bus driver on your moms bus and having Jeanette be our babysitter in the early days. Many great times with your family💕. Speak her name often, follow her traditions that meant the most to you, and love your family’s as fiercely as she did.
Sherry and Tom Bodkin (Froats)
Shirley McLellan
We are sorry to hear about Marion’s passing. She welcomed everyone she met into her circle of family and friends and we were richly blessed by that. We remember times with her and Tommy at Stu and Lil’s house…always music …good food…and lots of laughs ! May God bless all of you as you celebrate her life and mourn your loss. Norm and Shirley and family .
Marilyn Lemon
So much thinking of you today it’s so hard to have a sudden passing . Marilyn
Charlie Arnott- Arnott Family
Jeanette, Doug, Bob, Bill and Ronnie,
just heard about your mom passing, I am so sorry for your loss.
She was a great lady who created a remarkable , unforgettable, one of a kind family that I have so many memories of, your family and mine together, over those early years.
It makes me smile to remember those days.
Keep well and stay forever strong.
On behalf of my family and myself,
Charlie Arnott
Pam Wise
Dear Jeanette, Doug, Bob, Bill and Ron and families. Aunt Marion was in many ways to me the epitome of a great lady and one whom I wish to me able to emulate. She had a great heart, was loving, gentle, warm and sensitive as well as being capable, industrious, independent and fiercely loyal to her family and friends. She is deeply loved and will be missed by all who had the joy of being a part of Marion’s circle of family and friends. Thinking of you all and praying for you as you gather to celebrate a life well lived, a rich, strong family that she and Uncle Tom created and a life time of memories of a wonderful lady.
Love
Pam and Steve Wise
Francis Barfoot
We are so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing. She was always so sweet and kind to us and everyone who came through her door. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Brad & Francis Barfoot and all your Gold Wing friends
Doug and Joanne Latta
Our sincere condolences to your families.
Marion was a very kind and gentle lady who always had a smile to share.
Doug, it was so nice to see you a share some stories. I hope you got some pictures to share with your mom ❤
Doug & Joanne Latta
Mary Ann & Tom McLaughlin
To the Barr family
We were saddened by the news of Marion passing. We crossed paths years ago and was happy to reconnect and see her smiling face again when we became neighbours. She will be missed by so many in the community. Cherish the many memories you have as they will last you a life time. RIP Marion.
Heather Hagan
I will always remember Marian’s laugh and voice. She was a special lady.
Our family has a unique memory of the Barr family. Our son as a small child visited his grandparents, Honor and Emerson, Marian’s aunt and uncle on concession 16. Greg as a little guy referred to the Barr family as the “people” .
I never quite understood the term but maybe they were special people to a small child that made him feel welcome and a member of the Barr family. A special family due to Marian and Tom.
A life well lived is all we can ever wish for.
Heather and Doug Hagan, Ennismore ON
Laura Dobbie
Dear Barr family, Marion was my bus driver for many years when I went to Oxbow P.S. She always said good morning and good night to everyone when we got on&off the bus. She was so very generous at Christmas break and end of the school year, and she would have a case of pop at the front of the bus and she would give us a can when we got off.
Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart . 🤍
Barb Coughlin
To all the family my sincere condolences. Mario was a lovely woman. It was always a pleasure to chat with her where ever we met.
Barb Coughlin
Margaret Watt
My Sincere Sympathy to the Barr Family. I have many great memories of Tom and Marion bowling in Lucan on the Medway league Tues. nights and at Lucan and Villages Church .Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Chris Watterton
Dear Barr Family
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. I have great memories during the Prince Andrew years of your mom driving the school bus. Always a friendly wave and smile when she would see me. Then getting to actually play on the empty bus when visiting your house. So many great memories from those years. Take care.
Chris Watterton
eileen sorton
We are so sorry to hear our friend and lovely neighbour passed away,she will be sadly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ray and Eileen.
Waynne and Willi Charlton
We were so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. She was an awesome neighbour and a wonderful lady and we will miss her dearly.
Our condolences to the Barr family.
Cherish the memories…She loved you ALL so much!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Pat Legg
My deepest condolences to hear of Marions passing.
Wayne & Lynn Peck
Our Deepest Condolences to the Barr Family on the passing of Marion.
She was an amazing lady and loved her family. So happy she got to enjoy her Birthday Party surrounded by those she loved.
Thinking of you all
Sincerely, Lynn & Wayne Peck
John Elston
Passing on my sincere condolences to all of the Barr families on the passing of your mom, grandma and great grandma. Thoughts are with you at this time.
John Elston and family
Tara McLellan
So sorry to hear about Auntie Marion’s passing. Sending much love and hugs. With sincerest condolences, Tara
Linda Patterson
Sorry to hear of Marion`s passing.
My parents (Bob and Helen Patterson) were friends with Tom and Marion for many years.
Many great memories!
Linda Patterson
Murray & Gerry Merrett, Condo # 25
Our condolences to the Barr Family
We are saddened to hear of Marion’s passing. She was a delightful lady, always a pleasure
to stop and have a chat with.
Linda Cuthbertson
Sorry to hear of the passing of my Auntie Marion She was well loved and will be missed Our thoughts and prayers are with the rest of the Barr and Stanley clan
Rest In Peace and hug Uncle Tommy for me
Grace Rollings
Sorry to read where Marion had passed. Many great memories at Lucan and Villages church and also the Tuesday night bowling league. Our condolences to the Barr Family.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Ted &Erin Lawson
So sad to hear of Marian’s passing. Condolences to the entire family while remembering wonderful thoughts of Marion.
Ted & Erin Lawson
Dale & Linda Froats
Marion will be so very missed. She loved a good visit and shared her love of her family each and every time. So happy you got to celebrate her birthday and we heard all about what a wonderful time it was and her will power to make it to and from the restaurant. You will have lots of fond memories as your Mom and Dad built many memories with family as well as friends-remembering the dances and social outings-good times shared leave a special place in our hearts for your Mom.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
To the Barr family.
Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your mother. Our family has many great memories of the entire Barr family.
Thinking of you at this time.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Dorothy Revington
I am so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing.
She was such a sweet person. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Laura Hudson
Donna:
Sorry to hear that Marion has passed away.
Remembering the school bus rides and later
Tuesday nights bowling in Lucan
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Card
We are heartbroken to hear of Marion’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbour and friend, and we will miss her dearly. Our condolences to the family.
Tom and Diane Card
Kelly Hack
Sending our condolences to the Barr Family for the loss of Marion. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Kelly Hack
Jennifer Walden
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I remember Marion from Wesley and then Village United Church.
Thought and prayers with all of you
Jennifer Walden
Loretta and Kevin Bourke
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Marion was much loved by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kevin and Loretta Bourke
Alanna
Dear Barr Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Marion.
Many great memories of Marion and the Barr family.
Thinking of you.
Mac and Steve