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BARBARA GURAL
Date of Passing: Oct 25, 2024
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BARBARA GURAL
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that our family announce the passing of our beautiful, sweet mother on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 92.
A vibrant woman who loved and supported her husband and family to the fullest.
Barb was predeceased by her husband John, parents, Frederick W. and Alice B. Worthington, and her brother Ken.
Mom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her three children, David (Pat), Barb (Ken), Marilyn (Martin); grandchildren, Jeff (Paty), Jamie, Jackie (Blain), Johnny (Chelsea), Eileen (Kevin) and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Owen and Abby; Worthington nieces and nephews, Gural niece Dianna and nephew Mike, along with their families from Ontario, mom’s cousin Ginny Severino from New Jersey, USA and countless precious friends.
Barb (Babs) was born in Toronto, tall, lean and athletic, participated in a variety of sports, winning numerous City of Toronto medals.
While employed at Farrington Manufacturing, mom met John, they married in 1952, held hands for 68 years and never stopped loving one another.
Mom was creative and talented, loved to bake, canning of fruits, knit, crochet, sewing and creating our clothes along with her passion for oil painting, she was a member of the Franklin Carmichael Art group in Toronto.
Barb was an avid crossword puzzler, exceptional with spelling, grammar and loved to read.
She was an expert at Uker (Euchre), Cribbage, Bridge, Rummy and other such games.
During the early 1970s, John advanced his career, moved his family to Winnipeg.
Barb believed giving her children and others, as many opportunities as possible, one being the library at Lakewood Elementary School where she was instrumental in the fundraising for the books.
Barb was a devoted parent and loving wife. She had a generous soul, always supportive and willing to assist. Mom and dad would spend summers travelling to Nova Scotia, Alberta, BC and Victoria Beach, visiting their children and grandchildren creating everlasting precious memories.
Barb and John where members of ANAVETS 283 on Portage Avenue for over 40 years and belonged to the Over 65 Club. They loved to dance and could be spotted at the club most Friday and Saturday evenings, dancing and having an enjoyable time with friends.
Barb’s magnetic personality and fabulous sense of humour gained her countless friends through her career with the Royal Bank. She spearheaded the women’s forum with trips to Grand Forks, curling in Shilo and other entertaining times, crafting lifelong friendships.
Barb was compassionate, always volunteering, gathering her friends to assist those less fortunate ensuring it was enjoyable and gratifying for all. Some of the fundraisers were for the RBC MEGABike campaign, Christmas caroling at senior’s homes such as Deer Lodge and the Winnipeg PanAm Games.
Barb’s involvement did not end when she retired from the Royal Bank. She became president of the Royal Bank’s Retiree Association. Barb and her group contributed countless hours and hundreds of pounds of items for the Santa Express airplane to northern communities, women’s shelters and a variety of other wonderful causes.
Barb and John’s love of travel took them to exotic places including Hawaii, Mexico, Cook Islands, and their all-time favourite, Cuba.
Barb and John were long time members of the Jolly Joggers Swim and Gym group at their local swimming pool. She was an extremely talented oil painter, member of the St. James Art Club, in depth knowledgeable about birds and had a green thumb for flowers. Barb and John were both longtime fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, Winnipeg Jets, and curling.
Devoted to family, warm, loving, generous spirit, and fabulous sense of humour.
Mom, we will miss your “howdy!” and “kissie, kissie”
Many thanks to the nurses, aides, housekeeping and dining staff for the compassionate care of mom while she was living at Deer Lodge on the 5th Floor, Tower 5.
Thank you to Dr. Qamar and Dr. Bhullar mom’s primary care physicians, who treated her with dignity and respect.
Many thanks to Ron Reader 283 ANAVETS and Ken Quiring Spiritual Services Deer Lodge for their kindness, mom appreciated your visits.
Dr. Hayday and Dr. Mis, your medical skills for skin and eyes gave my mom dignity and clear vision.
A special thank you to Dr. Colin W. Fletcher for his gifted care of our dad, his genuine understanding, and in-depth knowledge.
A private family service will take place. A celebration of Barb and John’s lives (John passed during Covid) will be held at ANAVET #283, 3584 Portage Avenue on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parking is available on the south side of the YMCA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barb and John’s honour to Anavets Unit #283 Assiniboia (ANAF 283), the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, or the Grace Hospital Foundation.
Publish Date: Nov 9, 2024
BARBARA GURAL
It is with our utmost sadness to announce that our loving, fun, beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, friend and wife passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.
A private family service will take place.
A celebration of Barb and John’s lives (John passed during Covid) will be held at ANAVET #283, 3584 Portage Avenue on Saturday, November 16, 2024, details to follow.
Publish Date: Nov 2, 2024 Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2024, Nov 02, 2024, Nov 09, 2024
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Barb was the life of any gathering, big or small, and her sense of humor and funny jokes were always ready to give everyone present a laugh or two. May memories of her love and laughter sustain all her family through this sad time and my thoughts and prayers are will you all. - Posted by: Lou DesLauriers (Friend) on: Dec 07, 2024
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My sincerest condolences to all of her family. Spent many years enjoying Barb’s wonderful sense of humor, trips to Grand Forks and Shilo, where often she was the “entertainment”! She was a legend at RBC and will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Marian Watts (RBC co-worker) on: Nov 09, 2024
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Barb's humour and laughter made many a long Friday at work go by so much quicker and enjoyable. Your notebook of jokes and how they would spill out of you was admired by those of us who had the privilege of knowing you whether as a friend or coworker. It has been a long time since I have seen you and John out walking in the neighbourhood but have thought of you often when passing your old house. May you rest in peace as you join the love of your life. - Posted by: Cindy Rosger (Coworker, friend and neighbour) on: Nov 08, 2024
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Kathy's comments said it all. Barb was an icon at RBC. On behalf of my Mom Elaine and me, our condolences to your family for your loss. Mom and I still talk about the RBC Women's forums and Barb on the runway during Fashion Week! What a gal. Sincerely Cathy and Elaine Alexander - Posted by: Cathy Alexander (Colleague ) on: Nov 05, 2024
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Anybody who worked at RBC back when Barb was around, knew this woman to be an icon. I swear this woman never stopped. Always cheery, always helpful, always busy! Barb was a person you wanted to know and have her in your circle. Barb will be sorely missed. She was loved by us all. Enjoy the beauties that behold you above. - Posted by: kathy slezak (Friend and past co worker ) on: Nov 05, 2024
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it is very sad to hear of your mother‘s passing. As for myself, I offer my condolences. It has been a severe loss for you. All at 283 Executive council staff members of the unit, offer condolences to you and your family God bless. - Posted by: Donna Hartie (Service Officer ANAF283) on: Nov 05, 2024
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My condolences to the family. I will always remember your parents dancing every Friday and Saturday evening at ANAF 283. They were always so kind and will be greatly remembered. Denise (Almost Angels band) - Posted by: Denise (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2024
