Died peacefully at home on June 11th at the age of 65. Barry is survived by his wife Susan Jennings, his father Allister (Bud) Worth, brother Brian (Jane), sister Lorraine (Ron Tremblay) and sister Dianne (Robin Saunders). Predeceased by his mother Zita and brother Peter. Barry will be sorely missed by the family he left behind.
Barry joined the Canadian Forces in September 1964 at the age of 18 and completed 33 years of service. While he served with both the Royal Canadian Regiment and the PPCLI, his heart was always with The Canadian Guards, the first regiment he joined.
After completing his basic training, Barry was posted to the 1st Battalion, The Canadian Guards, in Camp Picton, Ontario, in 1965. His first employment with The Canadian Guards was as a subaltern on the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa. At 20 years of age, he was sent to Cyprus to serve as the Canadian Contingent Economics Officer. That was just the start of a varied career with the army: in 1966 he was named the Team Captain for The Canadian Guards Small Arms team and later spent a year in Germany with the Canadian representative small arms team in the NATO Skill-at-Arms Competition (Prix LeClerq); in 1968 was posted to Germany with 2 RCR as Mortar Platoon Commander and later served as Assistant Adjutant for a year; in 1971 he was posted to 3PPCLI as second-in-command of a rifle company and, later, was employed as the Infantry Officer at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering; from 1976 to 1979 he was the Regular Support Officer with the Hamilton Militia District; and in 1981 he was employed on his first staff job when he was posted to Management Consulting Services Unit Pacific, followed by a similar posting to Ottawa; in 1991 he was sent to Central America with the United Nations to help supervise the disarmament of the Contra rebels; his final posting was with Pacific Region Operations at Maritime Pacific Headquarters.
Army life suited Barry, but in 1996 he was ready to retire and enjoy a new chapter in his life. And he did. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying every moment with his wife and beloved dogs beside him.
A celebration of life will be held at his home on June 18, 2011at 2:30p.m.. A second celebration is being planned for Petawawa, where Barry grew up and his family still reside.
Donations in support of ALS research would be appreciated.
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To Susan, Bud and to all the members of the Worth family our deepest sympaties.
Harvey & Etiennette Wright
Susan, Bud and the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all upon the passing of Barry.
He certainly had a very successful carrer with the army. We did not know of his world travels.
He also was a committed outdoorsman.
Again our deepest sympathy to you all,
Love
Bill and Trish
We send our sincere condolences to Susan and to the Worth Family. Barry was a fantastic man who was loved by all who had the opportunity to meet him.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love
Jude and Jennifer Reid
Our sincere condolences to you Susan and to the family. Barry and I served together in Chilliwack and in the Management Consulting Unit. He was an outstanding military officer. We had many great discussions about life, the military and everything in between. Of course Barry had his own unique opinions that we all liked to hear. I really enjoyed our time together. Our thoughts are with you.
Doug and Linda Wilkie
Please accept my condolences on Barry’s passing. I worked with Barry for serval years at the management Service Unit here in Esquimalt. He was a great guy to work with and for and had the work ethic and integity that I always admired
Sincerely, Ed Chadwick
Dear Susan and all of your family members,
I am so very sorry to hear that you have lost Barry. I remember him as being very upbeat in the office. He always had something funny to say. Thinking of you.
Kerry Larocque
Former D Man CS Secretary
Sending our thoughts and prayers to family at this time. What an exceptional career and from what I recall, an exceptional fellow who enjoyed life, the out of doors and a good time with family and friends.
Cousins Elizabeth and Dan
We send thoughts of sympathy and a prayers during this difficult time. Barry was courageous and blessed with such caring supportive family and friends
Kay and Cecelia
Dear Susan and all your family and to all of Barry’s family,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Barry. I am thinking of all of you and want you to know you are in my thoughts. Susan, they played the songs that you used to love listening to on your records yesterday on the radio. I remember how Janet and I listened avidly…seems like only yesterday…and here it was, a lifetime away. Life is so fleeting and so precious. I’m so glad you both enjoyed your life together and made important all those special moments. And soon enough you will meet again and you’ll be “Forever in Blue Jeans”.
Love Karen
Sending our sympathy on the loss of Barry.He was a brave soul and accomplished much in his life.May all of you take comfort knowing that he is now free of pain.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love Cousin Cherylene & Dennis