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DESMOND (NORMAN) BARKER
Born: Aug 05, 1924
Date of Passing: Feb 12, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDESMOND (NORMAN) BARKER Dad passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Deer Lodge Centre. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Eric and Ron; wife Peggy; son Bruce and daughter Brenda Fontaine. Left to cherish his memory is his youngest daughter Bev Wallis (Brad); son-in-law Robert Fontaine; grandchildren, Heather (Ryan), Samantha, Monique (Cory), Michelle (Steve), four great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild to arrive any day now. Dad was born in Winnipeg on August 5, 1924 to Olive and Fred Barker, the second of four children. He was raised in St. Boniface and after finishing school went to work for Kiewel Brewery until he was 18 and enlisted in the Canadian Air Force in 1942. After the war, he arrived home to Winnipeg and his job at Kiewel Brewery. He met my mom out at Winnipeg Beach and they were married in 1947. They were married for 59 years, until her passing from Alzheimers in 2006. They lived in St. Vital and raised three children. Dad's love for his family was beyond measure. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family. He was extremely proud of all his grandchildren and he was the center of all their lives. Dad loved the outdoors, whether it was gardening, fishing, hunting, or just puttering in his yard. He spent his childhood summers at Winnipeg Beach and it was his favourite place to spend time. Everyone who met dad took a liking to him right away. He was an extremely kind person and spoke well of everyone. Dad was proud of his Irish roots, so as we say good-bye we offer this Irish Blessing. May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will follow. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss Bev. Your dad was a wonderful man. I really miss the time I spent with all of your family, way back then. Keep in touch. I would love to catch up with you someday. - Posted by: Pat Vouriot (St. Godard) (Friend and neighbour) on: Feb 20, 2018
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I grew up across the lane from the Barkers on Humboldt. Mr Barker was a really nice fellow, I recall he and my Dad chatting over the fence about 'stuff'. He and my brother Dave would attack the snow on that lane with their blowers before the city could deploy their plows!! They had great times. Another of the old guard gone to a better place. - Posted by: Andy Taylor (Neighbour) on: Feb 20, 2018
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Miss you Norman! So easy going. Happy. Polite. One of the sweetest older men you'll meet ! I enjoyed serving breakfast and lunch. He was always open to try new foods. Extremely pleasant man. Wish family and friends the best in the future. - Posted by: Nykole (Worked at deer lodge) on: Feb 17, 2018
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I’d love to share all my beautiful memories of my grandpa Barker with you but there is just too many to share. The picture above is just as I will always remember him, smiling, happy and always being present with family and friends. I am blessed to have had such an amazing grandpa and he will be greatly missed by all!! Love you grandpa, till I see you again xo - Posted by: Monique Fontaine (Granddaughter ) on: Feb 17, 2018
