BARBE, Kenneth Peter - Longtime Employee of Goodyear Canada Inc.
Passed away at Extendicare Lakefield on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Kenneth Barbe, formerly of Toronto, in his 88th year.
Beloved husband for 66 years to Averil (nee Vahey). Cherished father of Kenneth Thomas (Patti), Linda Skryzniak (Jerry), Brenda Barbe, Gary and Richard "Richy."
Remembered by his grandchildren Melissa (Chance), Matthew (Tim), Christian, Andrew and Nancy and great-grandfather of Lauryn, Willow and Harlow. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents George and Marie and siblings John, Patricia, Rene, Roland, Margaret and Dave.
Friends and relatives are invited to call at The Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield, on Wednesday, March 8th from 1:00 - 3:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Lakefield, on Thursday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Extendicare Lakefield or the charity of one's choice.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;
one belonged to him, and the other the Lord.
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me.
"The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you.
During those times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints,
it was that I carried you."
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