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It is with deep sadness that the family of Mrs. Jean Barr (nee Hrankowski) wishes to announce her passing at St. Josephs Hospice with her family by her side.

Jean was born to Walter and Pauline Hrankowski on October 21st 1934 on the family farm in Maleb, Manitoba. At a very early age the family relocated to Winnipeg Beach Manitoba. 

Upon finishing school Jean and her mother moved to Winnipeg where she worked as a stenographer. In 1956 she married her true love Robert Barr. In 1975 the Barr family relocated to Thunder Bay with their three children to start the business Industrial Chrome and Plating.

A year later they opened I&M Electric Rebuilders a local business still run by the Barr/Bosinger families. Upon their retirement in 2000 Bob and Jean spent many years wintering at their condominium in Kissimmee Florida. Jean’s many interests included travel, golf, reading and volunteering for many different community and church organizations. Her special love was for her seven grandchildren.  Baba loved visiting with all her grandchildren and sharing stories and being active in all their lives. Baba's immense strength and faith was an inspiration to all her family, which is why her journey ended so peacefully.

Jean leaves behind her daughter Cathy (Stan) Bosinger, sons Bob (Dawn) Barr, (Medicine Hat, Alberta) and Chris (Kristine) Barr. Seven Grandchildren, Ryan Bosinger (Meaghan  Krauss), (Banff Alberta) Chelsea (Andrew) Kwong, (Lethbridge Alberta) Sondra Bosinger (Joshua Kennard) (Sioux Lookout), Bradley Barr, (Winkler, Manitoba) Erica Barr (Daniel) (Lethbridge) Brendan and Noah Barr. She is also survived by her sister Eleanor Borodey of Gimli Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, siblings Billy, Polly, Mary, Stanley, Josie, and Frank.

She will also be missed by several nieces and nephews, and many friends who considered her family. Jean had requested anyone attending the funeral to wear colorful Spring attire. Jean told us that this was the end of her journey and she wanted us to celebrate her life.

Prayer services for the late Mrs. Jean Barr will be held on Tuesday evening, April 7th, 2015 at 7 PM at the Blake Funeral Chapel.  Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 8th at 11 AM at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Maurizio Maifredi c.s. In Baba's memory, in lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.

Jean Barr will be remembered in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove.  Annual dedication service Sunday, June 12, 2016.


Funeral Mass:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
St. Dominic's Church
11:00 a.m.

Vigil Prayers:
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Blake Funeral Chapel
7:00 p.m.

Memorial Donations:
Hospital for Sick Children

 

 




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