Vet. WW2, OLS, PEng, Surveyer General of Ontario (1985 – 1990).
Passed away peacefully April 18, 2013. Loving husband of Mary, father to Stephen and Kathryn (Hollands), grandfather to Graeme (Hollands) and Heather (Hollands). Known as a diligent, passionate student of nature, duck carver, gardener and world traveler. Sadly missed by family and friends.
Memorial service to be held in Bala United Church, 3115 Muskoka Road, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario (bpcunitedchurch.com) on Saturday June 1st, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains to follow in Torrence Cemetery.
Marisa Vega says
I am deeply saddened by the passing of “Barney”. I looked forward to seeing him every morning in the Bistro at Kingsmere Retirment Suites where he would ask “Did you walk?” and then smile big!! I remember last spring enrolling him on line for his 50th reunion in Toronto, and how proud he was that he was well enough to attend. Many a great conversations with a knowledgeable, caring and friendly man. I will miss you my friend. May you rest in peace.
Marisa
Larry Samis says
Sorry to here of Barney’s passing. Barney was president of Hagerman Ratepayers here in Whitestone for a few years and was directing us towards a more environmental approach to the community. He was a class guy,and his contributions to the community were greatly appreciated.
Larry Samis
President
Whitestone Conservation Association (formerly HRA).
Paul Stephen says
Mary
In Saturday’s Star I learned of Barney’s passing. It was always a pleasure to work with Barney at MNR; his support was appreciated.
We recall, also, visits in Bala and Port Carling, in the summertime.
Barb & I offer our condolences to you and the family.
Sincerely
Barb & Paul
Judith Moore says
Barney and Mary had a cottage on our lake. We spent time together discussing birds, wildlife and plants. I have Lilly’s and Loopins in my garden that he gave me. My mother had the apartment next to his at Kingsmere Assisted Living in Alliston.
He will be missed by the Whitestone Conservation Association and all his friends on Whitestone Lake.
May he rest in peace.
John Cameron says
I am deeply saddened to read of Barney’s passing. I worked in the Whitney Block for the Ministry of Natural Resources from 1977 to 1987 and again from 1990 to 1992 and got to know Barney in this time. He was one of the finest gentlemen I have had the pleasure to have known. I enjoyed many lunches with Barney at the Queen’s Park cafeteria and always enjoyed his thoughtful insights. He once gave me a calendar of duck carvings. My deepest condolences to his family.
Norm & Jean Banning says
Jean & I were saddened to read of Barney’s passing. He and Mary were long time winter residents at Cedar Creek in Dunedin Florida where we met. Barney served with distinction on our Board of Directors and provided valued assistance to the community throughout his time in Florida.He will be missed.
Norm & Jean Banning Belleville
Dan Dolliver says
I was saddened to hear that Barney has passed. I knew him not as a fellow surveyor; but as a fellow Whitestone Lake resident. Barney worked hard for the Hagerman’s Ratepayers Assoc. (later Whitestone Conservation) He was always availble to lend a helping hand. My sympathies to the family.
Dan Dolliver O.L.S.
Norma says
I was engaged to Barney and loved him very much at the time..never fell out of love with the young man I once knew. I remember him as a fun loving,kind,beautiful dancer,gentle,gentleman.From the tributes I know he grew into a wonderful person.Thank you, Barney, for some lovely memories. Norma
Maxine Sanders says
Kathy,Steve and Family;
A friend called with the sad news.Brit and i had wonderful times with your Dad and Mom after we reconnected in1953.Pinics with all the family,bridge,dinners,New Years Eve.I have the duck carved and painted silver for our 25th anniversary.I remember so well the day Barney surveyed our house 1958.
Barney had great precence, and such a gentle way about him.He will be missed.
My Deepest Sympathy:
Love Maxine
Mike Maughan says
I am sad to learn of Barney’s death. Barney was a great gentleman and an invaluable asset to surveying in Ontario. I remember him as my first party chief on my first surveying summer job (Trans Northern Pipeline).
He was always prepared to listen and instruct, and spent his evenings studying for the AOLS final exams rather than join the rest of us playing cards. When I became an OLS he was always helpful at Lands and Forests. He will be missed by the profession.
Mike Maughan, PEng. OLS (ret’d) Past President, AOLS .