Barbara Elizabeth Parish (nee Kernohan)

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Haliburton Hospital on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Tom for over 60 years. Cherished Mom of Donna (Rob Stirling) and Chris (Lisa). Treasured Nana to Claire, Lauren, Emily and Holly. Loving Aunt and dear friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Barb was born and raised in Minden, Ontario where she started her secretarial career. After Tom and Barb married, they moved to Toronto where Barb continued her career. She made many friends, raised her family, entertained, travelled, and kept active dancing, curling, and cross-country skiing. Barb loved to garden and to sew and knit, creating baby quilts and cozy throws for the special people in her life. After retiring, Barb and Tom moved to a beautiful home on Lake Kashagawigamog in the Haliburton Highlands. Barb was a lifelong member of the United Church, worshipping and contributing in many ways (including many pies) to the life of Minden United, Hillcrest United and, most recently, Highland Hills United Church in Minden. Barb will be remembered for her quiet strength, kindness, quick wit, style and the meals and treats that nourished us all.  

                                                            Celebration Of Life & Reception

A Service will be held to celebrate Barb’s life at HIGHLAND HILLS UNITED CHURCH  21 Newcastle St. Minden, Ontario on Friday morning, June 9, 2023, at 11 o’clock. (Visitation one hour prior).  As an expression of sympathy, donations to Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation or Highland Hills United Church would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209.
 

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