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BARRY WENDELL MCMAHON
Born: Aug 26, 1938
Date of Passing: Nov 08, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBARRY WENDELL MCMAHON On November 8, 2017, Barry Wendell McMahon passed away peacefully at Goodwin Lodge, surrounded by family. Barry is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 58 years, Shirley (nee Palen). Also survived by his daughter Kelly (Joel), son Keith (Gail), daughter Karin (Ian), grandkids Erin, Brett, Penny (Jay), Kelsey (Ryan), Taylor, Ryan, Cole, Campbell and Christine, brother Bill (Bea), sisters-in-law Frankie, Linda, Lorraine, Faye, Stephanie and Joan, brothers-in-law Murray, Richard and Jack, and many nieces and nephews. Barry was born on August 26, 1938 to Alex and Edith McMahon and lived his whole life in Teulon, MB. Barry was a very hard working man who always put his family first. Barry worked for the Department of Highways and then moved to the Hosiery mill. From there Barry went to work as a custodian at Teulon Collegiate Institute until his retirement after 32 years. Barry loved to cook and often cooked Sunday dinner. He also loved to bake and always helped Shirley make all of the Christmas goodies. Shirley's favourite holidays to celebrate with Barry were their anniversary and Christmas. Barry loved hunting and it was always a big adventure when hunting season rolled around. What started as a yearly outing with his buddies soon became a cherished family tradition with his son, son-in-law and grandkids. He coached baseball for several years and always made time to drive his son to hockey and his girls to figure skating. He was always a home body, but his favourite trip was when he and Shirley flew to Campbell River to see his sister Irene and to see the ocean. Barry took pride in everything he did and was always tinkering, building bird houses and gardening. He loved horses - riding out on his horse Peggy with his buddies and going to "the Downs" to help his dad Alex. Barry's grandkids were the light of his life and they all agree that he gave the best bear hugs. Even in his failing health Barry always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He fought a hard battle and now he is at peace. We will miss you and love you always. Shirley and family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of Teulon Hospital and Goodwin Lodge for their exceptional care and unwavering compassion during Barry's last years. At Barry's request there will be no funeral. A private family interment to follow "two hours before sunset on a sunny summer day" just as Barry wished. Family is in the process of setting up a memorial bursary in Barry's name - as Barry has said "if every student who walked the halls during my 32 years at T.C.I. donated something, think of how many kids we could help". In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to this bursary, at the T.D. Bank, Teulon Branch, account No. 6214734 or to Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital Foundation or Goodwin Lodge Teulon Foundation - donations for both can be sent to Teulon Memorial Health District Foundation Inc., Box 312, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0. KEN LOEHMER FUNERAL SERVICES 204-886-0404
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2017
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Many a time I saw that twinkle in his eye. With Deepest Sympathy. Donna - Posted by: Donna Stewart (Care giver) on: Nov 17, 2017
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Karin.... getting to know you all over again in recent years I have been struck again and again at your devotion to family. The great pride you have in your history is obvious. You are your dad's legacy. A good person comes from good people. All our sympathy to all your family. Cindy and Jim - Posted by: Cindy Poole Riley (friend of Karin and Ian ) on: Nov 10, 2017
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That was a lovely and fitting obituary for your dad. It brought back many memories of him. I still have the tape measure he gave me when he retired from TCI. The very first time I had asked him to help me with a minor renovation in the office, I had already measured it up and could show him that it would work. He was impressed with that - muttered something about a "lack of common sense in some people" - he made me laugh! He worked hard at TCI and I had great respect for him. His bark was worse than his bite and after expressing his thoughts to certain people, I often got a little wink as he was walking away:) Cherish every moment you had with him - time will heal the hurt but it can never take away the memories! - Posted by: Terry & Wendy Enstrom (Friends and a Past co-worker) on: Nov 10, 2017
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Barry was a sweet, gentle soul who always said hello. My sincerest and deepest condolences to his family. - Posted by: Destiny Hall (worked with him ) on: Nov 10, 2017
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My condolences to the McMahon family for your loss. Barry was a very hard working man who was always ready to help out no matter what. May you rest in peace. - Posted by: Hannes Boundy (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2017
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Uncle Barry was always positive, even with failing health he managed a smile every time I saw him/visited with him. Over the past 3 years our paths crossed many times on visits to see my parents at the hospital and Goodwin lodge. I always looked forward to seeing him and Auntie Shirley. I will remember the "Supper Club" where we all sat around the flag pole area in front of the hospital on warm summer days after supper and talked. I will miss you Uncle Barry. Rest in peace...... - Posted by: Donna Stock (Niece) on: Nov 10, 2017