Peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Don and loving mother of Patricia, Susan Reain (Bruce), Stevan (Ruth) and Valerie Dixon and cherished grandmother to Tyler, Sarah, Genevieve, David, Daniel, Mitchell, Jamie and Heather. Affectionately remembered by Garth Vanclieaf, Terry Austin, Kirk Dixon, nieces and nephews and their families and by many others whose lives she touched. Survived by her older brother Robert (Jean) Burgener and sister-in-law Jane Burgener all from Toronto, brothers and sister-in-law Jim and Chris Ellis from Baysville, and Edward Janveau formerly from Oshawa. Predeceased by parents Christian and Patricia (Zieman), brothers Richard and Fred and sister-in-law Patricia Janveau (Ellis). Barbara was born in Toronto and grew up in The Beach, south of Queen. She learned to boat at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club. She attended Malvern Collegiate where she was the first female Student Council President in the City of Toronto and an accomplished athlete. She enjoyed life at the cottage on Tooke Lake in Muskoka where family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday July 26, 2014 to celebrate her life and scatter her ashes as per her wish. Barbara was an avid volunteer throughout her life devoting countless hours for the benefit of others, most notably UNICEF. Even though her last few years had been a struggle with several significant health challenges, she maintained a positive attitude, sense of humor, and always reminded us to “count our blessings one by one”. She used to quote a phrase that her mother had said to her, “As thy days, so shall thy strength be.” (Deuteronomy 33-25). We will remember those sayings with thanks to you mom for guiding our way. In lieu of flowers donations to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (Algonquin Health Care) would be appreciated and can be made through www.mitchellfuneralhome.ca
Denisse
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Karen (Bennett) Savage
Dear Patty, Susie, Steve and Val,So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your mother will be sadly missed. I will always remember her as a very warm and vibrant independent women. Mothers have a special spot in our hearts and through our memories they live in our hearts forever. Take care, Karen
Christine and John Riviere-Anderson
Dear Sue and Bruce, Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May the memories of your Mom,Sue, help you through the sadness of her passing.
Ken Thompson
Bruce, so sorry to hear about your and Susan loss, our thoughts are with you, Ken & Chris
Cathy Burgener Newman
Dear Pat, Sue, Steve and Val
First of all, thank you Sue for your beautiful message to Uncle Bob and Aunt Jean which they shared with us. Although we naturally feel sad, hearing that that our dear “Auntie Barb”” didn’t suffer
Sandi Akins
Barb will be sadly missed for her stories and family history, For fun times and memories at the cottage. It was good to hear how peaceful her passing was and the love she enjoyed with her family earlier that day. Barb will always live in our hearts, Sandi, Brian, Roderick, Pierce & Nolan Akins
John & Lin Kelly
Don, Patty, Susan, Steven, Valerie & families:We were so sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. We know she will be greatly missed as she was always the heart of your family. Our most sincere sympathy.
Susanne Watt (Miss Susanne)
Susan. I was sorry to hear about your mother. Thinking of you. My best to Tyler and Sarah. Susanne