Cole, Barbara Muriel (Durant) Peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Barbara Cole at the age of 87. Predeceased by her beloved husband Eric Cole and her son Mark Cole. Loving mother of Michael (Cathy) Cole and mother-in-law of Joanne Henwood. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Michael Jr., Hilary (Jim)., Amanda (Andrew) Hough & Eric Jr., great grandson Marcus Cole, many special nieces/nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Muriel Durant, sister Phyllis Small and brothers Don, Ken and Gordon Durant. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In memory of Barbara, contributions to the Sole Sisters 4th Annual Charity Event for Cancer Research taking place on Sunday, October 16, 2016 would be appreciated.