Oct 30, 2013
Passed away peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the age of 86. Following a successful career as a professional engineer working at Alcan Kingston Works, Barney became a highly regarded educator touching the lives of many students at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School (Peterborough), Eastview Secondary School (Barrie) and Napanee District High School. Loving husband of Rosemary O'Connor and sadly missed by his first wife Pearl O'Connor. Dear father of Bernard, Marilyn, Sharon (Gerry) Howran and Patricia (Dean Byers). He will be always be cherished by his grandchildren Adrian, Joel, Jacob, Daniel, Joshua, Connor and Bryar. Pre-deceased by his parents Mabel and Charlie and his brothers Neil, Bill and Thomas. Survived by his sister-inlaw Marie O'Connor. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Denbigh Township Hall on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 11-1pm. A Celebration of Barney's Life will follow at 1:30pm with the Rev. John Williams officiating. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the charity of their choice or the Barney O'Connor Memorial Trust Fund for community projects in the Denbigh/Matawatchan area.
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