Barry Phelan, of Edmonton, AB, passed peacefully in the company of his family on December 26, 2016. He loved and was loved by all he knew, and was comforted by this knowledge through to the end of his days.
Barry was born to Albert and Gertrude Phelan on February 18, 1950. A smart child grew to be an intelligent man. With an affinity for mathematics, Barry took to the electrician trade with a fervor. He took pride in the work he did, and made many a friend due to his strong work ethic.
Barry was married in 1971, and had two children, Sean and Angela. When he married again in 1993, he was welcomed again as a father to his wife’s three children, Kim, Kenny, and Lorrie.
His unconditional love for all of his children was evident to all who knew him. Left to remember Barry are his wife, Faith–semicolon– children: Sean (Helen) Phelan, Angela (Ashley) Moroz, Kim (Ken) Josok, Kenny (Wilma) McHale, Lorrie MacPherson–semicolon– brothers, Brian (Jan) Phelan, and Bruce (Linda) Phelan–semicolon– 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren–semicolon– numerous nieces and nephews–semicolon– and friends too numerous to count. His generosity of spirit and love for his fellow man never left him wanting for friend or company. We should all be so blessed as he.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Connelly – McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta.
Dan Reid says
Condolences to you Faith, Kim, Kenny, Lorrie and the Phelan family. Barry’s wit, wisdom and presence will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.
Doug and Joanne Barmby says
Dear auntie Faith, Angela, Sean, Kim, Kenny, Lorrie and families;
We were so very sad to hear of Barry’s passing. We have so many fond memories of Barry; such a fun and positive guy with a great sense of humour! He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. May the many wonderful memories you have of him bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Doug and Joanne Barmby
Saskatoon, SK
Doug Parker says
Faith and entire Phelan family my sincerest condolences on your loss.
I had the good fortune to work with, and befriend Barry in the early 1990’s when we worked at Alpha Dairy.
Barry always had this wee twinkle in his eye and possessed a wonderful sense of humor.
He was also quick to lend a hand if needed.
He will be missed by many.
Doug Parker, Calgary
Don Grasley says
Faith and Family:
So sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don & Irene Grasley and Family
Jean Beilman says
My sincere sympathy to Faith, all of Barry’s family and his many relatives and friends. I knew Barry as a hardworking, very kind and generous man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jean Beilman.