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John Alexander Barr
February 9, 1934 - June 1, 2018
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<div itemprop="description">It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of JOHN ALEXANDER BARR at the age of 84 on June 1, 2018 - after a lengthy illness at the Bayview CHSLD. he is now at peace.<br><br>Husband of Marina (Mary). He will be missed by his children and grandchildren. Catherine (Glen) and her family (previous marriage), John-David (Sara) and James and granddaughters Mackenzie and Lauryn. <br><br>As a young boy, John grew up in the Park Extension Area and had many good friends there. He joined the Navy (1950-1952) and served on the HMCS Iroquois. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion #91 Churchill Branch for 25 years. <br><br>John graduated from Concordia University and was President of the Alumni (Sir George Williams) 1989-1990 and was on the Board for many years.<br><br>Being in technical sales, he became President of the I.S.A. (Instrumentation Society of America) - Montreal Chapter for 1988 and 1989.<br><br>He golfed with many good friends and loved to watch football with his sons. <br><br>The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff on the 2nd floor at the Bayview for John’s wonderful and professional care (Dr, Janet Wilson, Cathy, Chita, Stephanie and many many care givers). They are all very very special people. <br><br>The family will receive condolences at the Rideau Funeral Home on Saturday, June 9th, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. The service will be at 2:00 P.M.<br><br>In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. <br><br></div>