So saddened to learn of the passing of my classmate Alan. We had a lot of fun at Clydebank High School in Scotland.. I will let my close friend Billy Cowan know if this. Billy was a classmate of Alan’s at Dalmuir Primary school in Clydebank. My sincere condolences to Alan’s family.

Barry will surely be missed. What a great sense of humour and positive outlook on life. It was a pleasure to have known him, and his family.

Sherry and Family,

We didn't know Barry for long. When we did get to know him, he became a great friend. I keep thinking we are going to see him out in his garden doing the things he loved. He helped Brian and I more than I can say. It was nice at the funeral to find out stuff we didn't know about him, like the pickleball and that he coached soccer. If you ever need us, please any time if we can help we would love to.

Barry was a legend in every right. He never had it in him to do anything halfway. Whether it was an odd job, soccer, pickleball, or anything in between, he worked hard and always had the time and the capacity to see the good and the fun in life. He's certainly going to be missed. Thank you for working hard with us and playing even harder, Barry.

- A friend from Haiti

Barry was an amazing volunteer at the Calgary Zoo. Always willing to support new volunteers with a contagious smile. Barry was always chatting with me about soccer, his amazing volunteer work in Haiti and his adventures in the mountains with family and friends Thank you Barry for all you did for the Calgary Zoo. We will miss you immensely. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Marcella.

Volunteer Resources Manager - Calgary Zoo

Dear Sherry and Family ,

Today ,3 March 2021, was a memorable sendoff for Barry.

I knew Barry through Pickleball over the past four years. He played hard. He played to win. Many times I said to him, “ Hey Barry , be on my court ,I’d rather play with you on my side then against you.”

He always laughed.

Barry will be remembered ‘round the world.

Evie Thain

Pickle Ball Airdrie

Alberta

Canada

Dear Sherry, Christina/Jamie & family, and Andrew,

We are so saddened by the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather! We are thankful for the time that we got to know Barry through his attendance at our church, and his heart for people was evident in even his warm welcoming smile. We will miss him, miss hearing about his trips to Haiti, and we take great comfort in the hope that because he confessed belief and trust in Jesus Christ, he is now enjoying the presence of our beloved Saviour! We love your precious family, and we are praying for the comfort of God to draw you near to Him as you grieve Barry's passing, and that Jesus would be your present, future, and only hope (John 14:1-6)!

With much love and continued prayers,

Trevor, Heather, Hope, and Gabriella Peacock

P.S. As a family last night, we played and sang the song together, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" . . . we share it with Barry as one of our favourites!

Sherry,

It was great to have the opportunity to chat with you today. So often we don't communicate for long periods of time then situations happen like this and I think of the wasted friendship time.

To recap our conversation Sherry, Louise and I will be here to support you where ever we are able. Often after all the initial concerns and help fade away people feel alone in their deepest time of need. Louise and I are only a phone call away, for simply a shoulder to cry on, a need you may have...

Barry's life will me missed by many who like us have been blessed by his help and care.

Please give both Christina and Andrew our love and heart felt sense of loss you and your family are dealing with now. The truth

we have no words to give that can ever change, remove or ease the pain of loss of a husband, children or future loss felt especially by Grandchildren.

Please know you have always been love.

Paul and Louise Lyons

Sherry and Family,

William and I are so sorry for your loss It is hard to believe. The memories we have of Barry are mostly Fire Department and a few meals together but whatever they are they certainly do involve lots of smiles, laughs and chit chat. Barry was a very hands on guy and loved to help others that's for sure I know he will be remembered around the world for his willingness to do that. Our prayers go before you.

Love,

William and Louise Lyons

Hoffman family, our hearts are with you. Barry became like one of our family in the past 6 years we knew him. He adopted us as his own, pulling pranks on my husband, Marc whenever possible, sharing his Scottish jokes, teaching me how to plant flowers, while he enjoyed my coffee, taught our daughter to play chess, our son to play soccer and created work projects for them to make a little money. Barry had such a generous heart, even though he'd joke that Scottish were stingy. He was not. He loved simply, made himself available anytime, any day and just loved to be with people. Barry, I'm sure you're up in Heaven now telling us all to get on with our lives, but we sure miss you and it'll take us a while to learn to live without you. You weaseled your way into our hearts. :) Sherry, Andrew and Christina, & Jamie, thank you. We love you.

Barry became an integral part of our horticulture volunteers here at the Calgary Zoo. We so enjoyed his enthusiasm and his commitment to helping others. We all will certainly miss him. Wishing his family and friends comfort and peace in this difficult time.

-Corinne Hannah

Didn’t really know Barry until the last couple of years. He had this vintage mini that he couldn’t get started and was hoping to sell. So, Jamie asked if a couple of us guys from church would go have a look at it. After a couple tweaks, adjustments and a new battery we go it fired up. Barry was so excited. He would tell me about how he hoped to sell the old mini now that it was running, so he could buy a new EV Mini…lol. The pure joy Barry expressed when talking about all the reach he had done on that new mini was great. Barry had such a wonderful enthusiasm about him. I will miss our conversation. Will be praying.

28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

Ian Lendrum

I know Barry from the Pickle ball courts. I talked to Barry often between games. He told me about his work in Haiti and I was very impressed that he devoted so much of his life helping less fortunate people. Barry was the best player at the court. I always tried to keep the ball away from him because he had a big smash shot! He said he was so fast because he was a good soccer goalie. I know that must be true. I will miss his big welcoming smile and his pickle ball talent.

Rest in peace my friend.

Barry was a beloved volunteer at the Calgary Zoo and we are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. We will remember his infectious laugh, willingness to help, and love of soccer. Thank you Barry for spreading joy into the lives of others. Sending out heartfelt condolences to his family during this time.

Michelle

Volunteer Coordinator, Calgary Zoo

Farewell my old friend. Although my heart is heavy, I smile when I think of the the many years we played soccer together. I was especially fond of your favourite rejoinder when anyone " accidently " kicked you in your shins. I can hear it now. It was a rousing..... "Ah ya F....er ya !" My heart goes out to your family. God bless you Barry.

Barry was a very kind and generous soul. He helped our family all the time. He always had time for others, friends, neighbors and helping the people in Haiti. He will be missed. Even now, when I look beside us, I keep hoping it is all a mistake, that he will be out in his garden again. Brian and I will miss you, but heaven must have had need of another angel so you were called upon.

Keith Strickland

So sorry to hear of my friends passing, I'm sending my prayers to Sherry, Andrew and Christina and family. Barry and myself had many wonderful years together in Port Perry enjoying soccer and watching our kids grow up together and helping each other with a helping hand as friends do or sharing a meal together. I will miss your outgoing personality and zest for life my friend and every time I watch a soccer game I will smile and think of you. Rest in Peace Barry

Christina and Family,

Katie and I are so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting him a bunch of times at Church and at small group. His kindness was immediately apparent. He always talked to me and he often had thoughtful insights and stories. He was strong as a firefighter and as gentle as a loving grandfather who I’d often see around with his grandkids. We couldn’t believe the news when we heard it. We’ve been praying for you guys and will continue to! Psalm 34:18

Dear Sherry and Family. Our hearts are sharing in your sorrow. As Jesus has said, "I am the resurrection and the Life", he that believes in Me, shall live. So we have the hope of meeting one another again. In the Psalms, it says when you go through the fire, you will not be burned, when you pass through deep waters you will not drown. May you all feel His Presence and His comforting arms around you and hold you up.

Dear Sherry ,

salutations , from Trinidad Tobago , please accept our prayers and healing energies , on passing of Barry , certain that Barry continues to love and bless you all from heaven , his now peaceful abode with his Creator , continuing his good work and serving faithfully , stay strong and blessed.

Chan Sharma

Dear Sherry,

I feel very sorry for you loosing your husband.

There is no sorrow which length of time does

not diminish and soften.

Throughout the years, I had come to know Barry

as a very nice man. I will miss him.

Sincere condolences to you and your family.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Stan Zoldos (and Sylvia)