Obituary of Mary Barr

BARR, Mary A resident of Chatham, Mary Barr, peacefully passed away at home with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born in Simcoe on September 21, 1921, daughter of the late Maitland & Erie (Derrickson) Tisdale. Beloved wife of the late George Barr (1998). Loving mother to Elizabeth Barr. Survived by her brother Floyd Tisdale (Dorothy), sister Betty Vollick (the late Jack), sister-in-law Peggy Tisdale (late Paul), good friends Mary & Ronald Robertson, numerous nieces, and nephews, forever missed by all. Predeceased by brothers Charles and Paul, and sisters Mildred Moore (late Robert) and Ruth Ryder (late Henry), Mary was inducted into the Kent County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2003, she was an active member of the Women's Institute of Ontario for over 75 years serving at the branch, district, and area level. Mary was an avid quilter throughout her life, recently volunteered her time knitting baby hats for the newborns at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. She enjoyed her membership at St. James Presbyterian Church. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. John Giurin officiating. Those wishing to leave an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. James Presbyterian Memorial Fund, Sick Kids Foundation (Toronto), Children's Health Foundation (London), or the F.W.I.O.-Erland Lee Museum (Stoney Creek). Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/156558900" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/156558900">Mary Barr</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>