Murray: Barbara Helen,
At Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, on Saturday September 3, 2011. Barbara Murray (nee Kitras) in her 59th year, loving mother of Stephanie Murray. Beloved sister of Jennifer “Bonnie” and Richard Bahen, Stephen Kitras, Joan and Murray Marlatt, and predeceased by Constance Kit. Forever in the hearts of her many nieces and nephews. Loyal Employee of the City of York now the City of Toronto for 31 years.
Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Thursday September 8, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Church Schomberg, on Friday September 9, 2011 at 10:30am. Cremation to follow.
https://www.rodabramsfuneralhome.com/
Ellie & Scott Murray says
Our deepest condolences to Stephanie and Barb’s family members; she was a fun loving gal and we will always have fond memories of her
Jane Murray says
I am heart broken to hear of Barb’s passing a few years ago. I loved her as a sister and will dearly miss her. We had such fun back in the day. With love on behalf of the Murray family.
Domenica says
Dear Stephanie,
Deepest condolences, may all you beautiful memories comfort you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sara Archibald says
Dear Stephanie:
So sorry for your loss I am thinking and praying for your family. xo
Luis Verastegui says
This is not the time to grieve her death but it’s our time to celebrate her life that was full of kindness,honesty,knowledge and dedication to her job.Her memory will always be with us and her legacy will continue because she was a mentor and teacher.Barb will forever be missed.My deepest condolences to Stephanie,sisters and brother for their loss.
Barry Henaut says
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Barb showed great integrity in all her work. She made a difference and will be missed greatly.
Domenic Mariano says
My deepest condolences to Barb’s family and friends. I was a privilege to have know her.
Esther Fiotakis says
Stephanie & Family,
My deepest condolences during this difficult time to Barb’s family and friends. Barb was truly a wonderful person and I will miss her great sense of humour. She will missed but will always be remembered.
Maria says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Barb’s face everyday. Rest in Peace Barb!
Jon & Rina says
To Stephanie and famaily,
We want to extend our deepest condolances to you. Barb was such a wonderful person always open and caring. I have so many great memories with Barb around as a little boy. I’m very lucky to have had her as a big part of my life. It made growing up so much more full to have her close by and a real part of our youth. I feel truly blessed to have had her part of my life. She’ll always be in our hearts. We miss you.
Barry Wyner says
My deepest sympathy to Barb’s immediate & work family. Barb was very knowledgeble in this complicated property tax world & was a wonderful person to deal with on the subject. She will be truly missed.
Lesley Elkington says
My condolences to Barb’s family.. I new Barb prior to amalgamation and just loved her spirit… she will be sorely missed god bless Barb..
Ruby Ranasinghe says
My sincere condolences to Barb’s family. My prayers are with you at this this very difficult time.
Carmela Viti says
To Stephanie and family,
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. The memories keep those we love close to us forever. May those loving memories bring you strength and comfort. It was a real privilege to have known her.
Erich Pfenghanssl says
My heartfelt condolances to Barb’s family. It was always a pleasure and learning experience working with her. She will be sorely missed.
Judith Regis says
My deepest condolences to Barb’s family and friends.
Barb was a pleasure to work with and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Paula Kalogritsas says
st sincere condolences to her family & colleagues.
Wendy Quaintance says
To Stephanie and Family
I have had the pleasure of working with Barbara since amalgamation. Barbara was an extremely hard working and dedicated employee who managed to keep her sense of humour through all that came her way. I will miss her and we have all lost a wonderful person.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Christina Hueniken says
I am very saddened to hear of Barb’s sudden passing. I will miss Barb’s clear understanding of tax issues, her objectivity and her ability to see the bigger picture. She was a real pleasure to work with and always enjoyed a good laugh. My deepest sympathies to Barb’s family.
Stephen Longo says
Barb will be greatly missed; my sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
Lisa Lagopoulos says
Stephanie and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. It is a difficult time for all of us at the City of Toronto to lose such a wonderful teacher, a great mentor and a truly amazing person but it pales in comparison to the loss that you feel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Barb will be missed dearly but she will never be forgotten.
Rose Liggio says
Sincere condolences to Barb’s family. Remember the good times to ease the pain at this sad time.
Ron E says
One of a few in our field that truly “got it”. It was an honour and pleasure to have worked with her.
Requiescat in pace.
Sandra Rivas says
I was deeply saddend to hear of Barb’s passing. Barb was such a respected, hard-working part of our public service. She truly will be missed. My sincerest sympathies for your loss.
Josie Renaud says
The City of Toronto has certainly lost a real role model. Barb always had time for everyone no matter how tight her own schedule was. She will truly be missed. My sympathies and prayers to her family.
Josie Zeppieri says
My sincere condolences at the passing of Barb. She was truly a wonderful person to work with. May all your lifetime memories give you strength during this difficult time. We will miss her.
Raj Mathavan says
My heartfelt condolences. Barb will be missed and My prayers are for Barb o rest in peace.
Randy Murata says
My sincere condolences to Barb’s family and friends. Barb will be missed.
Dean Petrovic says
Barb was a pleasure to deal with and was always willing to help. She will be truly missed.
Carmela Romano says
To Stephanie and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Barbara’s sharp mind, intelligence and compassion made her a stellar employee and an acceptional public servant.
Personally, I will never forget Barb’s kind heartedness, deep sense of justice and sincerity.
It was an honor and privelge to have known her and to have worked with her over the past many years.
This office will never be the same again. I will always miss my pal and friend.
Lucie Sinopoli says
My deepest condolences and prayers to Barb’s family, friends and co-workers. It was my honor and privilege to have worked with her on a few tax occasions. You will be missed.
Anna C says
My sincerest condolences to Barb’s family. I will miss her as a person, friend and colleague.
Rest in peace Barb.
Paul Lacelle says
Although I did not get to know Barb personally, my tax experiences with her were nothing short of exceptional. My sincerest condolences to Barb’s family and friends.
Karey Lunau says
Barb was a truly nice person who always wanted to do the right thing. I am so very sorry for family, friends and co-workers.
Sam Q says
Most sincere condolences to her family & colleagues.
Joe Regina says
My sincere condolences to Barb’s family and friends.
Barb was always a pleasure to work with, and will most certainly be missed.
Ted White says
There is no doubt that Barb will be missed as much by her business contacts as her family. That is a wonderful tribute to her.
Please accept my deepest sympathy from all of us.
Elisa G says
Barb was always willing to drop anything she was doing and help no matter how busy she was (and she was always busy).
Her quick wit and straight shooting personality made her a pleasure to be around.
She will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Barbara Cheng says
My heartfelt condolences to Barb’s family. Barb was always a pleasure to work with as she had an unparalleled understanding of tax legislation and a terrific sense of humour when dealing with these complicated issues.
I will miss her.
Rosemarie Santos Garcia says
My deepest condolence on your loss. Life is a journey, a journey from birth to death. For us our promised land is not on this earth, our promised land where milk and honey flow is heaven, where God resides. Between our birth and our death we are pilgrims on the road to God. We are but travelers on a journey, pilgrims on a pilgrimage to God.
For that reason, the Apostle Paul describes life as a tent we live in (2 Cor 5:1). If somebody lives in a tent it is because they are traveling and intend to move from place to place and a tent is only a temporary dwelling. It was a good description by Paul for the fact that we are only pilgrims in this world, on a journey to God.
Because we are but travelers, only pilgrims on our journey through life, knowing that our final destiny is with God, we keep our sight always fixed not just on the appearance of this life, but on the fact that we were created by a Holy God for His glory and praise. We cannot be truly happy unless we live as God wishes us to live to offer our lives holy and pleasing unto God as our spiritual act of worship. God loves us unconditionally and wants only what is good for us to give us a hope and a future. Let us keep our eyes fixed on the fact that our destiny is eternal life and not just death. As the Psalmist wrote in Psalm 23, surely goodnes and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. What is important is to have faith in Jesus Christ, God’s beloved Son for though Him we have eternal life when we repent and accept Him as our personal Lord and Saviour (John 3:16). Further, God has given the Holy Spirit as your comforter because God is the God of all comfort. May this bring hope and encouragement to Barb’s loved ones and to all who choose to be God’s children through their faith in Jesus Christ (John 1:12). Again, my deepest sympathy.
Melissa Muskat says
I am so very saddened by this terrible loss and wish Barb’s family and friends my most sincere condolences. Barb was not only an extremely knowledgeable “go to” person for all tax account issues, but was also a wonderful person to deal with. I will miss her dearly.
Hormoz Tajzadeh says
This is a great loss for everyone and we are all shocked by this sad news.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Ann Ward says
Dear Stephanie and family, Very sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was a pleasure to work with and a very caring person and will be missed. With Deepest Sympathy and Caring Thoughts.
Gerry Turrin says
This is certainly terrible news. Beyond her knowledge of property taxation, she also had a great amount of empathy and patience with her customers.
She will be missed.
My condolences to her family, friends, and work colleagues.
Robert Allen says
Our condolences to Barb’s family, friends and coworkers.
Barb was always a pleasure to work with and she will be greatly missed.
Trevor Marks says
If you need something done, ask a busy person. Barb was a busy person, but never too busy to help. She took her work seriously and made sure the taxpayer was treated fairly. She also had a lovely sense of humour and was fun to work with. She will be sorely missed.
My condolences to her family and work colleagues.
Trevor Marks
Mary Cecatini says
I was saddened to hear of Barb’s passing. For me it came as a great shock, I did not know that she was ill. When ever we would meet, we would exchange a smile and continue our day. I will miss Barb. My condolence to all of her family. God will give you all the strength to get through this very difficult time.
Terry Cheung says
My deepest sympathy to Barb’s family. She will be missed.
Christine & Mike Serafin says
Stephanie & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Barb was not only a mentor to myself she was like a second mother. She will always be remembered for her honesty, wisdom, quick wit and willingness to help. She was a great teacher and I am honoured to have worked along side her. She will be forever be remembered in our hearts…
Helen Vinslovas says
My deepest condolences to all of Barb’s family during this very difficult time. Barb was a very nice person and she will be missed by all of us.
Agi Tokayer says
Please accept my deepest condolence to you and your family.
Life sometimes is very hard and throws us curves which seems to make our everyday life very difficult to deal with. Remember we receive strength from our family and friends.I hope I can be counted as a friend
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
“When a goodbye is so unexpected and sudden, when the pain seems unbearable and the loss impossible, it is the wise heart that knows that sometimes it has to look back and remember in order to look forward and hope.”
C.Taj says
To Stephanie and Family,
My sincere condolences, and may God be with you in this sad times
Terry Denison says
Barb was always a joy to work with and had a mastery of the arcane world of municipal taxation. Barb was always cheerful and ready to take on tough tasks. She was also fair, consistent, and full of integrity.
My condolences to all of Barb’s family, friends and those who knew here through work.
Anne Brooks says
God saw Barb getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched her, and saw her pass away. Although we loved Barb dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Stephanie & family:
I know we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our heart. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. We will all miss Barb. Our thoughts and prayers are with your and your family.
My heartfelt condolences. Anne & Robert Brooks & family
Peter Milligan says
I am deeply saddened to learn of Barb’s passing. It was a real privilege to know Barb and to deal with her over many years. Her diligence, frankness and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed .
Frank Tersigni says
My deepest condolences and sorry for your loss. Yes, this is truly sad. Barbara will always be remembered in our office.
Claude Trottier says
Barb was always one to get things done; her attitude meant she was going to deal with an issue. Toronto is diminished by her passing.
Donna Mattachini says
I am deeply saddened and will miss Barb. She was wonderful and truly committed to her job.
Shirley Lee Collins says
My deepest sympathy, such a loss. Barb was always resourceful, cheerful and a joy to work with. My thoughts are with your family.
Hamid says
I am greatly saddened for your loss and ours. Barb will be fondly remembered as a sincere wonderful person who was always a straight shooter. May God grant her entry to paradise and bring peace to those who knew her knowing she is no longer suffering and is in a better place. Amen.
Greg Martino says
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies on your loss.
Barb’s kindness,dedication and willingness to assist are a few of her qualities I’ll always remember.
She will be missed.
Mary Servinis says
My deepest condolences to your family. She was such a pleasure to work with and had such a great sense of humour.
I am so very sorry for your loss. She certainly will be missed.
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ben blufarb says
I am sorry for your loss,she always was a helpful person.
Brad Nixon says
This is truly sad…Barb was a committed public servant and a wonderful person..Brad Nixon
Nancy Quaintance says
To Stephanie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a hard working woman with great integrity,intellegence and humour, it was a pleasure to work with her and she will be greatly missed in our office.