DURKEE, Barbara Ann (nee Sanford)
Passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Hospice Simcoe at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Bill Durkee who predeceased Barbara in 2016. Loving mother of Deborah (Dale) Steward, Derrick (Heather) Durkee and the late David (Cathy) Durkee. Beloved grandmother of Melissa (Neil), Christopher (Emilete), Amanda (Russ), Darryl, Jenna, Jason (Angela) and Joseph (Caitlyn). Great grandmother of 18. Barbara will be dearly missed by her siblings: Gord, Art, Doug, Joyce, Chris and the late Don and Ken.
In keeping with Barbara’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 151 Lillian Crescent, Barrie, ON. Reception to follow the service in the church hall. Inurnment to take place in the spring. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army Hope Acres Treatment Centre, www.hopeacres.ca or Hospice Simcoe, www.hospicesimcoe.ca Messages of condolence can be left at www.peacefultransition.ca
Joanne & Leonard Blackmore
Posted on: Thursday, March 9, 2017Debra and Family: Please accept our condolences following the passing of your Mother Barbara. She is now at peace with her Lord. May you feel his presence around you during this days of sorrow. God be with you all.
shane tilley
Posted on: Thursday, March 9, 2017sorry for your loss heather and wayne
Margaret and Bob Peddle
Posted on: Thursday, March 9, 2017Debbie and Dale. We are sorry to hear of you Mom’s passing, But she is now at home with her Heavenly Father and also with Bill. Safe in the arms of Jesus. We often remember the good times we had with the both of them in their home when we first came to Barrie.
There will be a day of reunion in the future for you both to meet her again and your Dad.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family.
May God hold ud you all in the hollow of His hands,
Joan & Randy Flegel
Posted on: Friday, March 10, 2017So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing – she was always so proud of her family and will be missed by all who knew her.
Edna Luft
Posted on: Friday, March 10, 2017Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow!
Lynda Villeneuve
Posted on: Saturday, March 11, 2017Dear Deb
I am sending you warm hugs, love, strength and prayers for this very difficult time. It was a pleasure to meet you and your mother and l will treasure the time that we shared.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May the Good Lord give you peace as He has given your mother hers.
Lynda
Deborah Varricchio (Goodyer)
Posted on: Saturday, March 11, 2017Peace to the family with love from the Goodyer family.
Sherry and Bill Harle
Posted on: Saturday, March 11, 2017Dear Dale and Debbie,
We’re so sorry to hear about your mother’s death. We’ll remember her as the kind, loving, and gentle person that she was. She was such a witness for Jesus and she impacted a lot of people’s lives for His kingdom. Although Barb will be greatly missed, we know that she has been “promoted to glory” and is with God whom she loved and served faithfully. May God comfort you at this hard time and wash you in His peace .
Sincerely,
Sherry & Bill Harle
Majors Wilson& Winnie Perrin
Posted on: Sunday, March 12, 2017To Steward and Durkee Family
Debbie, We were sad to recently learn of your mom’s passing. We have many good memories of Barb and Bill when we were stationed in Barrie SA Corps. We give thanks for her life and influence. She was a wonderful support to us and have many great memories of her.
God bless and comfort you all.
Diane wallace
Posted on: Thursday, March 16, 2017I was saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was a cousin I rarely saw being on the East coast but I was very fond of her and have great memories of times we shared together. In the arms of the Lord.
Stephen Gallard
Posted on: Saturday, March 18, 2017You were always there for a laugh, a hug as an Aunt you made sure the ideals of family were never lost. Both you and Uncle Bill were favourites of mine and now both of you are gone.Thankfully knowing that you were among the faithful as was he heaven has now gained another, you suffer no more, but it will never diminish the great memories i carry in my heart of zany Aunt Barbara…Now just get along with Grandma up there and keep heaven peaceful….lots of love Stephen.