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STANLEY JAMES BARCLAY
Date of Passing: Jun 20, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTANLEY JAMES BARCLAY
It is with great sadness and much love that the family announces the passing of Stanley James Barclay on June 20, 2024, at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 71.
Stan was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Donna, his two children, Michael and Melissa and the apple of his eye, his little granddaughter Sarah. He is also survived by his sister Merle (Andre), his brothers, Philip (Phyllis) and Leslie (Diane) as well as several nieces and nephews, his best friends, Frank and Arlene Bell, and his many Masonic brothers.
Stan was born in Morden, Manitoba but grew up in the Fort Rouge Area of Winnipeg. Like his father, Stan took a keen interest in all things mechanical, especially old farm machinery. As a teenager, he spent many happy hours helping his dad at the Austin Agricultural Museum and he would spend a good part of each summer working with the Pross family in Minnesota where he learned much about the repair and restoration of old steam tractors.
Upon graduation, Stan went into construction, working in many northern Canadian locations and on a number of projects such as the Dew Line, the construction of the Hydro Dam at Jenpeg, the oil sands in Fort McMurray and the TD Centre in Winnipeg. Stan also worked as a side boom operator for the TransCanada Pipeline. Working in Winnipeg as a climbing crane operator, Stan was severely injured in a job site accident. After his recovery, Stan retrained and became a network specialist working for several years for North West Digital before becoming the Network Administrator for Cambrian Credit Union, a position he held until his retirement.
Stan married the love of his life, Donna (Gaudhe) on February 24, 1978, and they made their home in Waverley Heights in Winnipeg. In 1983, they welcomed their son Michael and in 1991 their family was made complete with the addition of their daughter Melissa.
Stan was always a loving and supportive father and was an amazing grandfather to his little princess, Sarah. Stan loved a good laugh and even in his darkest hours always kept his sense of humour. Stan faced his final challenge with the strength and determination that characterized everything he did in life. When he had his mind made up, nothing was going to stop him.
Stan was fiercely proud of his Scottish Heritage and as an active Mason he took every opportunity to don his clan attire. Stan served in a variety of Masonic roles including a term as the Grand Master for Manitoba in 2016-2017. He also belonged to both the Knights Templar and the Shrine. Stan was an adamant supporter and the President of the Mason’s Wheels of Hope program and volunteered for several years as a driver transporting cancer patients to and from their many appointments. After several years of being a cancer patient, Stan began using this much needed service himself.
The family would like to thank the staff of CancerCare at Victoria Hospital, especially Dr. Daeninck and his nurse Shauna, for the excellent care they provided Stan over the last several years.
Donations in Stan’s memory may be made to the Mason’s Wheels of Hope program care of the Masonic Foundation of Manitoba, 420 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0N8 or by visiting their website and donating to the Masons Care Transportation Fund.
There will be no funeral service as Stan is travelling and he will not be available.
Stan, we love you and will forever miss you. Until we meet again!
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 26, 2024, Jun 26, 2024
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Extremely sad to hear of Brother Stan’s passing. We were very close in lodge. He had a great sense of humour. I remember when his brother Leslie was being installed as our new Worshipful Master dressed in his Scottish outfit, kilt and all. As we each circled the room to stand in front of the new Worshipful Master, I followed Stan in the procession. When it was Stan’s turn to stand in front of his brother who sat on his throne on high, Stan saluted him then said, “My brother. I can see your working tools from here!” I shall never forgot that. Stan was one of a kind. I miss him immensely. Brother Ronald Holland. St. John’s #4. - Posted by: Ron Holland (Lodge Brother) on: Jan 16, 2025
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Stan will certainly be missed!! - Posted by: Bert Chambers (Masonic Brother ) on: Jul 12, 2024
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Stan was not only the best big brother anyone could have, he was also my best friend. Growing up, we always managed to get in trouble together and I am sure we gave our parents more than a few premature grey hairs. Throughout our many years together we never ran out of things to talk about. We shared our failures, our successes and our hopes and dreams for not only this life but the next as well. We also shared what to others may have been regarded as a strange or dark sense of humour, especially over the course of his illness. Having something to laugh about was often easier than crying. Stan was not the sort of person who wanted a fuss made over him and he would have certainly gotten a chuckle out of not being available to attend his own funeral due to his travel arrangements. Stan, I am doing my best to fulfill your wishes and I wish you the safest of travels! Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Love your “eldest” sister - Posted by: Merle Desrosiers (Sister) on: Jul 07, 2024
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M.W Brother Stan was the type of Mason all men should strive to be. He was always friendly and pleasant to be around. Thank you Brother. Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part, Happy to Meet Again. - Posted by: Robbie (A Brother Mason) on: Jun 27, 2024
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I knew Stan in Jenpeg. I worked for Hydro. We resided in the same bunkhouse. I remember his dry sense of humor and calm demeanor. He was very easy to make friends with. There was a group of us that got together on our off hours. Rest in peace Stan. - Posted by: Rod Giese (work colleague from long ago) on: Jun 27, 2024
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Stan was attending Earl Grey School at the same time as I was. We both ended up in construction and then Stan and Donna moved across the lane from us in Waverley Heights. We are sorry to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Garry Sheldon (Schoolmate and neighbour ) on: Jun 26, 2024
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We as a Masonic family we will surely miss you Brother Stan, will always remember you and your incredible contributions and dedication in our Masonic community. Safe travels my dear brother, till we meet again. Happy to meet sorry to part Most Worshipful Brother Grand Master Emad Bisharat - Posted by: Emad Bisharat (A brother Mason) on: Jun 26, 2024
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I am so sorry to read that Stan has passed away. I worked with him when he was in IT at the Cambrian Credit Union. He often spoke to me of Donna and his daughter and of things they would do together. We had a lot of laughs and I would see him often on his evening walk as Stan lived in my neighbourhood. My sympathy and prayers to his family. - Posted by: Cheryl Jamieson (Co-worker and neightbour) on: Jun 26, 2024
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Dear Barclay family, so very sorry to learn that Stan passed away! In my time at the Canadian Cancer Society grateful to the Mason's and their partnership in support of the volunteer driver program. Over the years, their commitment to the Wheels of Hope has been vital in helping to ensure cancer patients arrive to their treatment. Thanks to Stan for his steadfast dedication. May he rest in peace. To his family wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Lynda Ruban Canadian Cancer Society (retired) - Posted by: Lynda (Canadian Cancer Society (retired)) on: Jun 26, 2024
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