Barbara Loomis
Died: July 23, 2023 | Place: London, Ontario
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LOOMIS, Barbara June …
Suddenly at home on Sunday, July 23, 2023, Barabara Loomis passed away in her 84th year. Beloved wife of William “Bill” Loomis. Dear mother of Rhonda Stinson and her husband Chris, and Carvell Loomis and his wife Rachelle. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Nicholas and William. Sister of Ronald Smith and his wife Wilma. Predeceased by her parents, Marjorie and Morley Smith of Belleville, Ontario. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by family and many friends.
Barbara was an accomplished nurse whose career spanned over fifty years. She was a graduate of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and worked the majority of her career, in London, at Parkwood Hospital, Kids Country Club (respite care for technology dependent and medically fragile children), Chesley Park and the University of Western Ontario School of Nursing. In her retirement Barbara volunteered for the May Court Club of London and was an avid knitter and quilter. She will be remembered for her warmth and enthusiasm, and for always seeing the best in others.
Friends are welcomed for visitation on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, from 12-2 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 2 pm. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Sherbrooke, Quebec. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the May Court Club of London, P.O. Box 24096, London, ON N6H 5C4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Bill; I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Janice and I remember her happy and helpful disposition at the various BBQ’s. Whatever you need my Brother.
… Harry
So sorry to hear about Barb. Thinking of you all at this time. Barb was a wonderful lady and always a pleasure to talk too. Enjoyed listening to Barb about her quilts and we always talked about jewellery. She always wore lovely jewellery. We also all enjoyed her great cooking at the Masonic events. We will all miss Barb. Sincerely Lynda Rogers and Bill Douglas.
I had the pleasure of working with Barbara at the Kids Kountry Klub where I was a part of the board. She was such a caring person and she treated the clients with such care and concern. My sympathy to her family as they deal with their loss. Dorothy Gillies
Barbara was my boss at Kids Country Club and I will always remember her of being supportive of her staff and families of children there.
I will always remember her kindness and thoughtfulness always with her staff.
My heart goes out to her family. Barbara will remain in my memory always.
Mary Grenier
Sad to hear that Barb had passed. She was the Nurse Manager on 5AN and I was the Unit Secretary at Parkwood Hospital. We set up this unit together as the hospital had just opened. Barb was more than a great leader, I considered her a friend. She used to bring in bedazzled sweaters for all of us to swoon over and buy. You will be missed my friend. Jo-Ann East
So sorry to hear about Barb, please accept our deepest sympathies
A beautiful lady, a dear friend. I first met Barb at Kids Country Club. She was a great boss that always put the kids and families we served first. I will miss our shopping trips and phone calls.