Obituary of Phyllis Barry

August 26, 1931 – High River, Alberta

January 1, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Phyllis Barry passed away suddenly on New Years Day, 2022.

Phyllis was born in High River, AB, on August 26, 1931, into an Airforce family. She moved to Dunnville, ON, when she was very young, then back to High River when she was in Grade 9. She was a very good student and after high school went on to study nursing at the Holy Cross Hospital. She met the love of her life while nursing, hockey player Ray Barry, who became her husband of 65 years. Phyl was a championship curler, an avid golfer, and served as President of Ladies Golf at several golf courses in Calgary. She organized tournaments and knew every rule in the Rules of Golf. She was a very talented artist and a gifted quilter. But most of all, she loved her family. There were many, many gatherings at her house for all to get together for almost any celebration. With a wonderful sense of humor and an outgoing personality, she made every event special. She loved every accomplishment and photo of every grandchild and great grandchild. We will miss her dearly.

Phyl is survived by her children Pat (Tom), Susan (Fred), Marty (Terry), Matt (Chris), Paul (Penny) and Michael (Heather) as well as eighteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers, Laurie (Agnes) and Doug (Thelma).

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ray Barry and by her brother, Ted (Lorraine).

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McInnis & Holloway (Chapel of The Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta), on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Barry’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 640 – 19th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB, https://www.catholicyyc.ca/stjosephcalgary.html. or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222.  www.albertacancer.ca/memorial

In living memory of Phyllis Barry, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area.

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