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BARBARA ANN MITCHELL
Born: Jun 28, 1939
Date of Passing: May 22, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBARBARA ANN MITCHELL
With heavy hearts, we announce that Barbara Mitchell (née Browne) passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 86.
She is survived by her husband Donald of 56 years; children, Shaun and Colleen; grandchildren, Kiera and Konnor (Emily). Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Helen Browne, as well as her brother Glenn Browne.
Barbara was born on June 28, 1939, in Winnipeg. She grew up in the North End, graduated from Tec Voc High School, and began working for the government as a secretary. She later worked as a secretary for the Hudson’s Bay Company. In 1957 she met Donald at the Winnipeg Badminton Club; they married in 1969. Their son Shaun was born in 1971, followed by daughter Colleen in 1972. After raising her children, Barbara returned to school to become a medical secretary and spent her final working years at Health Sciences Centre with the Kidney Transplant Team.
After retirement, Barbara and Donald sold their Winnipeg home and divided their time between their cabin at Betula Lake in summer and a place in Weslaco, Texas, in winter. They later sold the cabin, purchased a home in Sanford, and eventually returned to Winnipeg.
Barbara was known for her wicked sense of humour and for playfully calling herself the "5 B’s: Beautiful, Blonde, Buxom, Barbara Browne.” Friends and family also knew her as Nana B or Barbie. She was famous for hosting happy hours at Betula Lake and for her turnip puff at Christmas and Thanksgiving. She will be greatly missed by all friends and family.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will take place at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2026
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Don, so sorry to read the obit for Barb. Thinking of you at this time. Still have fond memories of the Badminton Club and all the good times. - Posted by: Douglas Hughes (Friend) on: May 30, 2026
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We were very saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. She and Don were the first people to welcome us to the neighbourhood when we moved to Sanford and they were fabulous next-door neighbours. We would even get together with them in Weslaco, TX as our place was only a mile away from theirs. Barbara's quick wit and her incredible sense of humor always kept us laughing. Our deepest condolences to Don and family. - Posted by: Karen & Norm Shakespeare (Sanford Neighbour) on: May 30, 2026
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How does one begin to describe Barbara? She was funny, kind and a good friend when you needed her. She was loved by all who had the luck to have met her. I will alway remember our weekly trips to Mexico and the good times we had drinking margaritas 🍹. Rest in peace my friend. Helga - Posted by: Helga Henkel (Good friend from P2P Weslaco Texas.) on: May 30, 2026
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Happy to meet. Sorry to part. Happy to meet again.🌹🙏 - Posted by: Fran & Michael Sech & Family 🙏 (Friend) on: May 30, 2026
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Our condolences to Don and family. Pat was one of Barbs bridesmaids at her wedding in 1969. We had many great times together at open houses with all of the Ramsays. Rest in peace Barb. Lou and Pat van Rysselt - Posted by: Pat van Rysselt (Second cousin) on: May 30, 2026
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We lived next door to Barbara on Pacific Avenue for a few years. I remember her having a little red car (MG?) and taking my mom, brother, sister, and I to Grand Beach in it. Not sure how we all fit in there but there was fun to be had for sure. Years later I was able to reconnect with her again at her home in River Heights and she still had that sense of humour and vitality. Condolences to Don and family. RIP Barbara. - Posted by: Judy Haynes (Friend) on: May 30, 2026
