Partland: Barbara Lilias.
Peacefully at I.O.O.F. Home, Barrie on Saturday May 18th, 2013. Barb Partland, formerly of Colgan, in her 86th year, beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Deborah and Paul Allison of Edmonton, G.P. and Carol of Barrie, Chris and Margaret of Indian River, Kelly and Lisa of Tottenham, and Robin and Sue of Innisfil. Remembered with love by her many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jackie (late Leo) and the late Doug.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. John Vianney Church, 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie, Ontario, Friday June 7th, 2013 at 11:00 am followed by a celebration of Barb’s life at Heritage Place, 20 Brooks Street, Barrie. Donations in memory of Barb may be made to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Foundation (Attention Cancer Wing), 201 Georgian Drive, Barrie, L4M 6M2. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
John & Fatima Lefrancois says
The Partland Family,
Upon reflection of people that had great meaning in our lives. I thought of a couple that made a mark on me when I first started in Long Term Care. George and Barb Partland came to mind. George, at the time was declining in health but Barb was an angel to me. Her inspirational words and ultimate kindness glowed through her declining health. Barbs attitude was one to admire and respect. The family that came to IOOF in support of their loved ones amazed to me. G.P. & Chris, especially, THANK YOU for your support for your parents. It showed me the compassion and care that I will always carry with me through my work in looking after our seniors in need. God Bless your parents and your entire family in this time of loss. Always & Forever, John, Fatima and The Lefrancois Family now in New Brunswick originally from Barrie, Ontario.
Lefrancois
6 Maple Street-Victoria Manor- Riverside-Albert, NB E4H3X2 506-882-1901
Margaret and Fred Salmon says
I have wonderful memories of Barb singing in her kitchen in Colgan as she prepared meals for the family. We were neighbours and could see into her kitchen from ours. Wonderful lady and great role model for the your mother that I was at that time. God bless! Marg
Kathryn Mifsud says
Barb was a wonderous light in all our lives. She was an incredible role model for all young women at a time when there were few. She lead by example, teaching us to balance friends, work, love and life but always family first. And she taught us that God is cool, as was she! Thank you Barb, for giving so much. You are always in our hearts.
Nancy Tollan says
My prayers are with you all at this time, of your loss of your mum. God Bless
Louise Northwood says
Barb would light up a room when she entered! I really have never met anyone quite like her. I had the great fortune of spending many special moments with Barb and her amazing family. Barb adored her kids and grandchildren, it was magic just to be around them all.
Cecilia McKenna Peirce says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you say goodbye to your Mom, a wonderful lady we were lucky enough to have had the privilege of knowing and laughing with. God bless you all.
Cecilia
Moira Tollan says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God Bless.
Moira
Beatriz Baumfeld says
To all the Family:
We have wonderful memories of Barb’s great sense of humour. We will never forget when she showed up one Halloween at our door step dressed up with Marty Culliton as a horse, to visit Klaus who had just been kicked by one! Heaven get ready as now Marty and Barb are together again! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Lovingly
Klaus & Beatriz
Maureen O'Leary says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mom was so special to all of us.
Love and Prayers,
Patrick, Mary Catherine, Kevin and Maureen O’Leary
Shirley White says
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Shirley White class of 50.
Theresa & Larry Keogh says
Whether it was medical attention or advice or a fun-filled social evening, Barb was a very integral part of community life in Colgan. She was a sincere friend and a faith-filled member of the Parish. She carried these characteristics through her later years and will be dearly missed, especially her radiant smile and hearty laugh. Our prayers are with her dear family and friends.
Larry &Theresa
Terri O'Brien says
Barb was my rock when I was going through my cancer. We both went through our Chemo at the same time and when I was terrified she showed me an incredible strength and will that helped me tremendously. I will never forget her kind, compassionate and loving nature. She was a true friend in every way. I will miss her.
Pastor Paul Wilkes says
What a wonderful example to others, a lady with a strong faith and a bright light to all who saw her. She will be greatly missed, my last great memory is of the powerful way that she read the Gospel on Good Friday here at the Home.
She is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this sad time.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
A lovely lady. Our sincere sympathy for your loss.
Bob & Pat Jackson
verna(fleming)siddall says
what a pleasure to spent 3 years in training with your mother barb at st. josephs hospital in toronto. her smile and whit was enjoyed for another 60+ years of reunions. she will be miss by all of us.
Elsie DuBeau says
yes lots of found memories of your mother when they lived in colgan
George and Martina Keogh says
We have lost the kindest, warmest, loving person,but heaven has gained a beautiful angel!! Fond memories of our happy times in Colgan, and Barb’s wonderful smile we will cherish!
Our sincere sympathy,
George & Martina
Joe & Robin Lynch says
In Sympathy……
A life well-lived leaves its gentle pattern on the hearts of all….and the world is a lovelier place because one person touched it with warmth and goodness and grace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Robin Lynch