Barry passed away at home, with family by his side, after a short battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Bill and Vi Menzies, and is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandie; children, Barry Jr., Brent, Boni (Marty), Brenda (Iain), Elizabeth (Peter); 15 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Also survived by his sister, Carolyn; brother-in-law, Neil Worboys (Jacqueline), 2 nieces and a nephew.
Barry was a Third Generation plumber in the Victoria area, joining his father and grandfather in the family business as a teenager. After working in the trade for many years, he taught plumbing in the Trades Dept. of Camosun College. He was an active coach in minor soccer, lacrosse and girls softball when his children were growing up. In later years he enjoyed 10 pin bowling, fishing and gardening.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Grewal, the Home Care nurses, and Hospice staff for making his final weeks peaceful, enabling him to stay at home.
A Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Graham and Torrey McCall Family Centre. The family requests no flowers, donations in Barry’s name may be made to the Victoria Hospice Society, 1900 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8R 4R2 and would be appreciated.
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