Obituary of Bessie E. Barry

The death of Bessie Evelyn (Brooks)(Gibbs) Barry, formerly of Charles Street East, wife of Rev. Robert Barry occurred on Monday, October 4, 2004 at the Loch Lomond Villa Inc. Born in Sussex, NB, she was the daughter of the late Seymour and Ida (McCafferty) Brooks. Bessie graduated from Sussex High School in 1931 and Moncton Community College in 1968, she was employed at Saint John Vocational High School as a Hairdresser / Teacher in 1969. She is survived by sons Charles (Margaret) Gibbs of Niagara Falls, ON, Rev. Robert (Marguerite) Barry of Dumfries, NB, Ian Barry of Minnesota, Carl (Glenna) Barry of Truro, NS, Paul Barry of Manitoba, sisters, Edith Marie Bell of London, ON, Effie Ruth Morton of Fairvale, NB, brother Emery Arthur Brooks of Saint John, thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 from St. James Church Lakewood at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place in Pennfield Christ Church Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. James Church Lakewood or the charity of the donor's choice.