Barry Jones
January 27, 1955 – March 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barry Jones, 68, on March 19 at the Ottawa Hospital.
Depuis plus de 25 ans, Barry était l’amoureux et le meilleur ami de son épouse Françoise Gagnon et le papa bien-aimé de Catherine et de Thomas, qu’il laisse, inconsolables. Il laisse également dans le deuil sa famille au Royaume-Uni : ses frères Ian (Daphne) et Stephen (Pauline), ses sœurs Sandra Bellis et Susan Edwards (David), ainsi que ses neveux et nièces, Victoria, Adam, Alex, Daniel, Christopher, Peter and Kayleigh. Il était le fils de feue Ethel Sharman et de feu Sydney Jones.
De plus, il était adoré de sa belle-famille canadienne : sa belle-mère Thérèse Lévesque (feu Camilien Gagnon), son beau-frère Robert, sa belle-sœur Sophie (Vincent) et ses neveux et nièces, Nicolas, Jeanne et Clara. Il laisse aussi derrière lui de nombreux collègues et amis au Canada, aux Bermudes et au Royaume-Uni. Enfin, il manquera beaucoup à son chat Everest.
Barry était conseiller principal en politiques à Santé Canada, suivant une carrière de pharmacien communautaire au Royaume-Uni et aux Bermudes. Il adorait son travail, car la santé des Canadiens lui tenait à cœur. Il avait fait ses études à Londres.
Homme de grande qualité et aux multiples talents, Barry était très apprécié de tous ceux qui l’ont connu. Son insatiable curiosité lui a permis de développer de nombreuses passions qu’il partageait sans limites avec ses proches. Artiste à ses heures, il adorait jouer de la guitare électrique et peindre à l’huile. Gourmand et épicurien, il avait développé des talents de gastronome et une vaste connaissance du monde des vins. Dès son plus jeune âge, Barry a pratiqué de nombreux sports, incluant le soccer, le golf et la course à pied. Plus récemment, l’acquisition d’un chalet à Gracefield dans les collines de la Gatineau, avait donné lieu à un nouveau passe-temps, la menuiserie. Son sens de l’humour unique et typiquement british lui vaut d’avoir été au centre d’innombrables fous-rire avec sa famille et ses amis.
The family will receive condolences and expressions of sympathy, between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 5 at the Allsaints Event Space, whose entrance is located at 317 Chapel Street (corner of Laurier Street) in Ottawa. A ceremony in his memory and a reception will follow.
To join the family in celebrating Barry's life, please click on the livestream link below.
https://youtube.com/live/edXnGPe8Mm8?feature=share
Sympathy Messages
Malgré ne pas vous avoir vu depuis très longtemps, je restais au courant de votre belle famille par Sophie. Je sais combien Barry était un "bon gars". On pense à vous dans ces moments difficiles. Nos sincères condoléances.
- Marie-France et Sandy, on
March 27, 2023
We all loved Barry and he loved you all even more. We were so lucky to be counted among his and your friends.
- Barbara LeBrun, on
March 27, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss, I miss him so much ,I still can't believe that I will.never speak to him again. I just want to give him a big hug and tell him how much I love him.
- Susan Edwards, on
March 27, 2023
My deepest sympathy to you and your children as you navigate this most painful loss. You will be constantly in my heart through these very difficult days. Your husband lives on through your children and also the ways you experienced the world together and the things that were important to him. He will always be with you though the distance will seem unbearable at first. Let others hold you up.
- Michelle , on
March 28, 2023
Just thinking about Barry brings a smile to my face. He was larger than life, had a smile that lit up the room and a sense of humour that had made me in hysterics all the time. His love for his family and friends shone out of him and it's hard to imagine a world without him. Sending so much love to you all x
- Susie Ahad, on
March 28, 2023
We have very fond memories of the happy times we shared over many years with our good friend, Barry. We are able to get some comfort from remembering his passion for life and his infectious sense of humour and fun but, like many, we will miss his friendship and good company. From the UK, we send our deepest sympathy and share your sorrow at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.
- Paul and Linda Catherall, on
March 28, 2023
Francoise,
I am writing this on behalf of the Mold Alun U'19 Football team of 1972 & all those present at last year's 50th reunion.
Barry will be sadly missed by all his friends from Mold. Our thoughts are with you & your family at this difficult time.
- Steve Edwards, on
March 28, 2023
De la part de nous tous, nous plus sincères condoléances. Quelle tristesse. Un homme exceptionnel.
- YVES LEDOUX, Suzanne et Pénélope , on
March 28, 2023
Je pense à toi dans ces moments difficiles
- sophie saindon, on
March 28, 2023
Sincere condolences on the loss of Barry . Our paths only crossed through UK family in our very younger days . Barry’s father and my mother were siblings. Barry worked with me for a very short time in a laboratory during his University breaks , while studying for his Pharmacy degree
A lovely man taken far too soon
- Alan Goldsmith , on
March 28, 2023
Sincere condolences on the loss of Barry . Our paths only crossed through UK family in our very younger days . Barry’s father and my mother were siblings. Barry worked with me for a very short time in a laboratory during his University breaks , while studying for his Pharmacy degree
A lovely man taken far too soon
- Alan Goldsmith , on
March 28, 2023
Catherine,
I am so sorry for your loss! I can't even imagine what you are going through.
Please accept my sincere condolences! May his soul rest in peace.
Please feel free to reach out whenever you want, and let me know if you need anything.
Mazen
- Mazen Hamati, on
March 29, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar
- Cheryl Hayward-Chew, on
March 29, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar
- Cheryl Hayward-Chew, on
March 29, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar
- Cheryl Hayward-Chew, on
March 29, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar
- Cheryl Hayward-Chew, on
March 29, 2023
I have known Barry since we were both 5, we lived close to each other and spent most of our time playing football and arguing about the football teams we supported (Everton for Barry and Man United for me).
We had a great childhood and we still kept in touch and when we met we would reminisce about our younger days.
A sad loss of a great friend.
- John Fletcher, on
March 30, 2023
Je vous souhaite mes plus sincères condoléances. Un départ précipité comme celui-ci suscite plusieurs émotions et remue tout plein de souvenirs. Bon courage à tous dans ce passage obligé en gardant à l’esprit que ceux et celles qu’on a véritablement aimés demeurent toujours présents. On ferme les yeux et on les retrouve. Vous souhaite donc d’excellentes retrouvailles avec Barry.
- Johanne Patoine, on
March 30, 2023
It's with great sadness we heard of our dear cousin Barry's passing. We send much love to you all. From
Dianne and Kevin Weigh
- Mrs Dianne Hughes , on
March 31, 2023
Sincères sympathies à toi et à tes enfants. Mes plus douces pensées à vous trois, à la famille et aux amis.
- Suzanne Hudon, on
March 31, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry is such a wonderful person to get to know. I've known him from Health Canada. He will be missed.
Please accept my sincere condolences. Thoughts are with you all.
- Kokila Gopalapillai, on
March 31, 2023
On behalf of my mum Barry’s aunty Gwen (87), myself Garry and my family Yvonne, Marcus and Seren. So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Mum has many memories of Barry, she used to take him to school on her way to work when he was little. He was certainly her favourite. He was Page boy at her wedding.
I remember playing football (soccer) with him for Mold Alex FC, he was much better than me, I looked up to him, and it’s obvious that many others also did.
Love to all G.
- Garry Davies, on
April 2, 2023
Quelques mots pour vous dire que je garde de très bons souvenirs de Barry. Je vous offre toutes mes condoléances. La perte si soudaine d’un époux, d’un père n’est pas facile. Vous vous soutiendrez mutuellement et vous rappellerez pour toujours en vos coeurs les beaux moments vécus avec lui.
Bon courage à vous trois.
- Danielle Bourdeau, on
April 2, 2023
I can't imagine how you must be feeling, I'm just so sorry.
Barry and I go back almost 50 years, he's one of the very few people in my life who left me crying tears of laughter. What a character, what a personality, what a unique sense of humour! The way his mind worked, quirkiness brought into any situation.
As 20 year olds holidaying in France, "Poulet Roti" in restaurants became "Pull it rotten".
"Dix Francs" became "Dick's Francs". And he considered that because he looked more like Paul McCartney than did Paul McCartney, every attractive girl around was "giving him the eye" - which they well might have been, such was his charisma.
I will never forget him.
- John Ahad, on
April 4, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of your father. He was a lovely person and I know he was well-loved. May your memories of times spent together bring you comfort in the difficult days to come. Know that my thoughts are with you!
Sincerely, Helene
- Helene Perrier, on
April 5, 2023
I am very sorry for your loss and keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.
- Eric Zorbas, on
April 5, 2023
My deepest condolences to Barry's family. He was larger than life, so it's hard to imagine him not being here.
Barry always had a funny story or joke to share, and was a bright light whenever one was needed. For me, the telltale sign of having spent any amount of time with Barry was walking away with a sore stomach from laughing until I cried!
Barry's zest for life enabled him to live multiple lifetimes in one and I hope the many memories he leaves behind provide some comfort during this difficult time.
- Vanessa Di Cenzo, on
April 5, 2023
Barry was amazing, he was always laughing and made coming into the office so much fun we had some great laughs over the years. RIP my friend... time to score some goals with Pele.
Kalpesh Patel
- kalpesh patel, on
April 5, 2023