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In Loving Memory of

Barbara Wilson

1953-2020

Obituary of Barbara Wilson

Wilson, Barbara
Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020, from complications of stage four pancreatic cancer. Survived by daughter Nina, son Tim, granddaughter Harley-Rose, grandson Jeff McCauley, grandson Timothy O'Connor, great-grandson T.J O'Connor, by her siblings, Ginni Wilson-Gifford, Alan Wilson, Harold Wilson, Maureen and Dave Ellis, and numerous nieces and nephews. Barb was a longtime activist member of OPSEU Local 217. This includes periods as Chief Steward, Vice President and two terms as President. A special thank you to Saint Elizabeth Health and the palliative team, for their compassionate care and support they provided to Barb and her family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Essentials Cremation and Burial Services (905-354-2133). A visitation from 11am-12pm, followed by a funeral service at 12pm, will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Heartland Forest, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls. Following the funeral, an interment will be held at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Highway 20, Fonthill. Fellowship will commence at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5603 Spring St., Niagara Falls. Donations in memory of Barb may be given to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared on Barb’s tribute page found at EssentialsNiagara.com.

Service Information

Visitation

Date: March 9, 2020
Start Time: 11:00 am
End Time: 12:00 pm
Venue: Forestview Room, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0L5
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Funeral Service

Date: March 9, 2020
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Forestview Room, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0L5
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Burial

Date: March 9, 2020
Start Time: 1:30 pm
End Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: 2250 RR 20, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
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Reception

Date: March 9, 2020
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: 5603 Spring St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1P7
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Mark Bazeley
3 years ago

My condolences to the family as I remember Barb a year after her passing.

Barb Sykes
4 years ago

Barb taught me to drive a car, to play canasta, just how important chocolate milk is, the kind of mother I wanted to be and that I had worth. My life was exponentially better because of her.

Thank you Nina, for sharing her with me even if for a short time.

Karen Konig
4 years ago

So sorry to hear of Bar’s passing. I worked with Barb at Laidlaw and the Niagara Parks. Barb thoroughly enjoyed driving her bus whether it was with school children or visitors to the Park. She was a wealth of information that she was happy to share. Barb will missed.

Eunice Ganer
4 years ago

We knew this time was coming but kept thinking some miracle would give Barb more time. I will miss the Trivial dispute games when visiting Canada. I wish there was something we could do to ease the pain the family is enduring at this time. We are donating $100.00 to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Barbara.
With love , Aunt Eunice, Donnie and Ronnie.

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Jenn Sanderson
4 years ago

Hard to put into words what Barb meant to me. Not only a proud mother, grandmother and recently a great grandmother, loving sister, and Aunt, dedicated union sister and hardworking leader, loyal employee and a good friend.
Barb was all of those things. She kept her circle close but would do all she could for others. I admired her strength and persistence. She cooked some signature dishes. I enjoyed being a dinner guest. All the stories and chats. Barb taught me how to play crib and canasta. I learned some card etiquette that I’ve past on myself. Barb loved to win. I love to win. We bowled. We attended many educational weekends. She ensured laughter and knowledge and unlimited Diet Coke.
Thanks for your patience, years of memories and unwavering friendship (even when I went to the ‘dark side’, as she liked to joke).
I will miss you Barb!

Love Jenn xoxo

Jesse Markowski
4 years ago

Barb always will have a special place in my heart. Her intelligence, moxie, and love of music immediately made us fast friends. She was a strong, dedicated woman who wouldn’t back down, and for that I’ll always admire her. She was someone you could laugh with, and would help you in a pinch. My fondest memories were at the parks where we would spend entire days just making jokes, singing, and talking about movies (and yes we joked and sang more than you’d think)! My sincerest condolences to your entire family. The world has truly lost someone special. Love you Barb.

Samantha
4 years ago

Nina Sending my condolences&Love. Remember all (Good&Bad) and keep her memories alive. Bless your family at this difficult period, iam sending you strength 🥰
Sincerely Samantha your friend

Bev & Ed Koziej
4 years ago

It is a sad day when a young fun-loving person passes on. May Barb’s treasured memories live in the hearts of those who are left to share her many adventures with their families. Barb was a co-worker driving school bus and I will remember her cheerful laugh. Respectfully and with deepest condolences Bev & Ed Koziej

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