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GEORGE THOMAS (TOM) BARNES Peacefully at the Fisher Personal Care Home in Fisher Branch, MB, George Thomas (Tom) Barnes passed away at the age of 97. Tom was predeceased by his wife Ruth, son Billy and grandson Jeff. Tom is survived by his daughters Donna (Les), Debbie (Ralph) and Loa; sons Tommy (Raelynne), Lorne, Orval and 22 grandchildren. He is also survived by his second wife Florence and her family. Tom and Ruth farmed in the Ralph Connor District. Tom worked with his brother Claude as an electrician when hydro came to the area. His hobby was playing the piano. Following Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. The families would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern, the Fisher Personal Care Home and John and Karen Gray of Arnason Funeral Home. Many thanks to those who expressed condolences with hugs, cards, baking, phone calls and visits. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeshore Hospital Guild, c/o Julie Bergner, PO Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I remember being little and sitting at Uncle Tom's piano to plunk a tune out. He came over and said "no, not like that, like this..." And he continued the song I had been playing, but somehow he managed to play every single key on that piano, top bottom. You could see that he got the same pleasure from playing a piano as a kid gets from racing down a road full speed on a bicycle with a strong wind at their back. He was an amazing piano player! - Posted by: Kelli Stewart (Great-niece ) on: Feb 17, 2015
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I well remember Tom's lectures to me on healthy eating - which obviously served him well considering the grand old age he reached! I also recall coming into church and hearing him thump out his tunes before the service...My sincere condolences to all of you, his family. May you have wonderful memories..... Marliene Lutz - Posted by: lutzMarliene (acquiantance) on: Jan 24, 2015