It is with great sadness that the family of W. Neil Barnes announces his passing at the age of 85 years.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Rosemarie–semicolon– children: Nancy, Sheilah (Gord), Gillian, and Kathleen (Ed)–semicolon– his most beloved grandchildren: Jack and Kate–semicolon– brother David–semicolon– as well as numerous nieces nephews relatives and friends.
Neil was born in Edmonton, received his BSc at the University of Alberta, and began his career at Chemcell. He met and married the love of his life, Rosemarie and they were together for the next 53 years. They loved to travel together and their retirement years were enjoyed golfing, gardening and travelling.
A Memorial Service will be held at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 114 St., Edmonton, AB on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to The Caritas Hospital Foundation, Edmonton General 4Y or to the Lung Association (Alberta).
Jennifer Arrowsmith says
March 1, 2012 at 12:00 amDear Aunt Rosemarie, Nancy, Sheilah, Jill and Kathaleen. I am very sorry about your loss. It is a very difficult time and my heart goes out to you. This brings me back to many fond memories we had as children and I remember many great times we had together. My deepest condolences.
Love Jennifer Arrowsmith (Hauck) , Ross, Samantha and Georgia
Chris Hauck says
February 29, 2012 at 12:00 amI am very sorry to hear about uncle Neil\’s passing.
I have fond memories of visiting you and uncle Neil with my dad when I was young. Later, when my dad was sick, both you and uncle Neil spent a great deal of time visiting him. I know that was very special to him and very much appreciated by him and us.
I will remember uncle Neil as being very calm, tall, well travelled and knowledgeable.
Please pass on our condolences to Nancy, Sheilah, Jill and Kathleen.
I apologise for not being able to attend the service. I am out of town and not back until after the service.
God bless you and your family.
Chris, Sherry and Brett Hauck
Erin Briner says
March 1, 2012 at 12:00 amOur family sends their sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With love and sympathy,
Dan, Erin, Lee-Anne, Kyle, Lindsey, Jamie, Martin, Kevin and Elise
Karen Barnes says
March 1, 2012 at 12:00 amRosemarie, Nancy, Sheilah, Gillian and Kathleen. I am thinking of you all and remembering so many wonderful memories of Uncle Neil and our times together when we were all growing up. I\’ll be thinking of you all with love on Saturday. Please take care,
Karen and Dean
Sharon Coates says
March 2, 2012 at 12:00 amSincere condolences from Sharon and Stan Coates and family, pease accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
\”Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal\” – Unknown