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Obituary of Margaret Ann Barrie
Barrie, Margaret Ann (Truelove)
Surrounded by her loving family Margaret Barrie passed away in hospital, Perth on Monday, November 10th, 2014 at the age of 76 years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Rankin Barrie and her daughter Janet Barrie (Rob Garland) and her grandchildren Riley and Jordan Steenson. She will be sadly missed by her sister Shirley (late Jack) Hanton, several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Norman Truelove and Mary Poole Duncan, half siblings Fred, Norma, Elaine, Frank and her brother Jim (Sharon). After a teaching career in Ottawa, Toronto and Whitby, Marg and John moved to Otty Lake where she became involved in the sport she loved – curling and served on the Board of Directors at the Perth Curling Club. A highlight in Marg’s curling career was a trip to Scotland to curl in the International Highland Games. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Monday, November 17th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 1:30 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance, contributions to Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Laurie, Margaret’s oncologist at the Ottawa General Hospital and her family doctor Dr. Turner and the many nurses at the Perth hospital for the care Margaret received during her illness.