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BARBOUR, Gerald Winsor

August 10, 1934 — June 8, 2023

We sadly announce the passing of Gerald W. Barbour on June 8, 2023, at the age of 88. He managed to live independently until April 2023 when Parkinson’s made it unsafe to continue to do so. He was surrounded by family when he passed away at Hospice House in Kelowna.

Gerry’s parents were from Newfoundland and made the trek to BC in the late 1920s. Gerry was born and raised in Vancouver. He had two older siblings, Dougald and Gertrude. He attended high school at John Oliver Secondary. Married life led him to live in Vancouver, Nanaimo, and eventually Coquitlam where he, his wife Margaret, and their 4 children, spent many years. Gerry’s career revolved mostly around sales to do with industrial equipment and manufacturing. In their early 50’s, Gerry and Marg, felt called to missions.  They quit their jobs, sold their house, and spent the next 9 years serving as missionaries in Austria with International Teams.  Retirement landed them in the Qualicum Beach/Parksville area on Vancouver Island.  Gerry spent a lot of time in his church communities – including Granville Chapel, Wakesiah Gospel Chapel, Austin Avenue Chapel, and Parksville Baptist.  His spare time was spent with family, and friends, traveling, singing in choirs and around the house, going for walks, golfing, having fun, and lots of games. In the last two years, he liked to relax and take it easy while others did the cooking at Summerwood Retirement Resort in Kelowna.

Gerry was married to Margaret for 58 years until she passed away in 2013.  He was then married to Annette for 6 years until she passed away in 2021. He is survived by his sister, Gertrude; his children Stephen, Kathleen (Tim), Glenn (Christine), and Karen (Stephen); and grandchildren Adam, Benjamin, Joshua, Jacob, Rachel, David, Mattias, Anika, Sarah, and Samantha.

A Memorial Service and luncheon will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM (PST), at Hillside Community Church, 1393 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, a recording may be made available to view shortly thereafter.

In 1991, the hometown of Gerry’s parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents became home to the Barbour Living Heritage Village barbour-site.com. There is a cemetery there dedicated to the Barbour family. Gerry’s ashes will be committed at this special cemetery in Newtown, Newfoundland alongside his brother, Dougald, and 4 other siblings (Lester, Wilfred, Pearce, and Florence). Siblings Gerry didn’t even know he had until his first visit in 1984. Cape Freels Heritage Trust governs the Heritage Village.  Tax-deductible donations are welcome in Gerry’s memory. Cheques only can be mailed to P.O Box 135, Newtown, NL A0G 3L0.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM (PST)

Location
Hillside Community Church, 1393 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC

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The service for BARBOUR, Gerald Winsor is scheduled for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM (PST). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Hillside Community Church, 1393 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC

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Condolences

  • Susan Thomson says:
    June 30, 2023 at 8:47 am

    I was so sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. . Seeing his photo brought back so many fun and long ago memories of both your parents; Camp in the Okanagan , Austin Avenue Chapel, and asparagus sandwiches just to name a few. Hold onto your special memories of your Dad at this difficult time. Sending you all warm thoughts and hugs….

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  • Rod Ross says:
    June 30, 2023 at 7:27 pm

    Gerry Ballard and Gerry Barbour.
    Two men I admire….the two Gerry’s. I bless their memory and hope to see you all back at Boogie Chapel!

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  • Scott Cochrane says:
    July 10, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    Growing up, Gerry Barbour was one of the men in my life who truly modeled for me what it looked like to be a strong man of faith. Nora and I are praying for each member of the family; Steve, Kathleen, Glen and Karen. You have all played important roles in our lives.

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  • Al & Mia McKay says:
    September 18, 2023 at 8:36 am

    We have wonderful memories of Gerry and the Barbour family that started at Austin Avenue Chapel. Gerry’s warm spirit – kind, gentle, and wise – and the twinkle in his eye welcomed us into conversation and friendship, something we valued through the years.

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