Barry Colin Winters
August 24, 1942 – June 20, 2019
WINTERS, Barry Colin – Born August 24, 1942 in Mille Roches, Ontario. Beloved son of Dora E. Buchner Winters (1918 – 2002). Barry attended Eamer’s Corners Public School and Mille Roches School. He left home at age 15 and lived with his aunt and uncle, John D. and Dorothy Dunbar, in Finch, Ontario. At age 17 Barry decided to expand his world and headed west for adventure and work. Taking a Greyhound bus by way of the US Route, through Chicago and on to Alberta and British Columbia. He worked as a ranch hand in Alberta and did whatever was asked of him. He also worked in the lumber camps of British Columbia with tales of a Grizzly Bear wandering into his camp. Everyone left until the Bear was gone. All part of the adventure that he was looking for that helped shape him into a man. At about the age of 20 he travelled east again and settled in the town of Iroquois, Ontario and worked at Caldwell Linens setting up machines. While in Iroquois, Barry joined the Ranks of the Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed serving the community for several years. The love of trucks and truck driving led him to own his own gravel trucks from the early to late 60’s, then he moved to driving transports for Motorway / Kingsway, then Cabano and finally Kingsway, totalling almost 30 years until his retirement. After retiring Barry enjoyed transferring meals for hospital patients from the Cornwall General Hospital to the Hotel Dieu Hospital for about 3 years. Barry was predeceased by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his mother Dora, one infant sister and a special young friend Justin Kingsley at age 10. Barry enjoyed classic country music, fishing, Nascar, classic cars and working and creating in his workshop. Barry also enjoyed his morning “Timmy” with friends or with Mac at his shop. Always a jokester, Barry enjoyed stirring the pot then walking away to chuckle and watch things unfold. Barry was a great friend to have. He was always there to help you and enjoyed every moment. Barry is survived by one son Brian, his brothers Roger, (Lydia), Keith (Barb), Laurie Timothy (Jiggs), Mac (Diane), Dana (late Elle) Gaye. Also a stepdaughter LuAnne (Fred), Angel (granddaughter) and by many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his chosen family, Donald (Carrie), Daniel (Renée), Céline (Ryan), his grandchildren, Tiffanie, Katelynn, Micaela, Ember, Jonah and Miyah. And greatgrandchild, Kennedie. Barry will be sadly missed by his Best Friend and Life Partner Monique Lalonde and his fur baby girl Suzy. Barry is sending a special thank you to Aurele for his friendship and for always being there. Family and friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Tuesday from 7 – 9pm and on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:15am. Funeral Wednesday June 26, 2019 in the chapel of the funeral home at 10:30am. Committal, to follow at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Long Sault. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall – Carefor would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com
August 24, 1942 – June 20, 2019
WINTERS, Barry Colin – Born August 24, 1942 in Mille Roches, Ontario. Beloved son of Dora E. Buchner Winters (1918 – 2002). Barry attended Eamer’s Corners Public School and Mille Roches School. He left home at age 15 and lived with his aunt and uncle, John D. and Dorothy Dunbar, in Finch, Ontario. At age 17 Barry decided to expand his world and headed west for adventure and work. Taking a Greyhound bus by way of the US Route, through Chicago and on to Alberta and British Columbia. He worked as a ranch hand in Alberta and did whatever was asked of him. He also worked in the lumber camps of British Columbia with tales of a Grizzly Bear wandering into his camp. Everyone left until the Bear was gone. All part of the adventure that he was looking for that helped shape him into a man. At about the age of 20 he travelled east again and settled in the town of Iroquois, Ontario and worked at Caldwell Linens setting up machines. While in Iroquois, Barry joined the Ranks of the Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed serving the community for several years. The love of trucks and truck driving led him to own his own gravel trucks from the early to late 60’s, then he moved to driving transports for Motorway / Kingsway, then Cabano and finally Kingsway, totalling almost 30 years until his retirement. After retiring Barry enjoyed transferring meals for hospital patients from the Cornwall General Hospital to the Hotel Dieu Hospital for about 3 years. Barry was predeceased by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his mother Dora, one infant sister and a special young friend Justin Kingsley at age 10. Barry enjoyed classic country music, fishing, Nascar, classic cars and working and creating in his workshop. Barry also enjoyed his morning “Timmy” with friends or with Mac at his shop. Always a jokester, Barry enjoyed stirring the pot then walking away to chuckle and watch things unfold. Barry was a great friend to have. He was always there to help you and enjoyed every moment. Barry is survived by one son Brian, his brothers Roger, (Lydia), Keith (Barb), Laurie Timothy (Jiggs), Mac (Diane), Dana (late Elle) Gaye. Also a stepdaughter LuAnne (Fred), Angel (granddaughter) and by many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his chosen family, Donald (Carrie), Daniel (Renée), Céline (Ryan), his grandchildren, Tiffanie, Katelynn, Micaela, Ember, Jonah and Miyah. And greatgrandchild, Kennedie. Barry will be sadly missed by his Best Friend and Life Partner Monique Lalonde and his fur baby girl Suzy. Barry is sending a special thank you to Aurele for his friendship and for always being there. Family and friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Tuesday from 7 – 9pm and on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:15am. Funeral Wednesday June 26, 2019 in the chapel of the funeral home at 10:30am. Committal, to follow at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Long Sault. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall – Carefor would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com