Barbara Maloney
August 15, 1941 – April 2, 2025
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With her loving family by her side, Barbara Joan Maloney passed away peacefully at Rotary Hospice on April 2, 2025. Born in Stratford, Ontario, on August 15, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of the late Timothy and Emily (Cubberly) Connelly.
Barbara was a kind, thoughtful, and spirited woman, known for her warmth and sense of fun. Growing up in Stratford, she spent her childhood swimming at the Lions Pool and figure skating at the Allman Arena. At just 16, she began working at the Golden Bamboo Restaurant and later worked as a full-time secretary at Fram. After taking time off to raise her family, she returned to office administration at Cooper-Standard.
Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Michael Maloney, who passed away on November 13, 2016. She was a devoted mother to her four daughters: Liz Yundt (Fred), Lori Maloney, Lynda Maloney (Joe Saunders), and Molly Maloney (William Brown). She took immense pride in being a caring grandmother to Annalise (Jeff), John (Alicia), Joe, Amelie, Owen, Quinlin, Madeline, and Sarah (Shelby), as well as a great-grandmother to Jude.
Barbara is survived by her loving sisters, Donna Crowley and Jean Turner (Ron), and will be fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Eleanor Maloney and Marion Kelly, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Jacqueline Connelly, and in-laws Bea Fadden (Red), Steve Maloney (Regina), Don Crowley, Ray Maloney, Bill Kelly, and Joe Maloney.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at West Perth Village and Rotary Hospice for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Lynn Simpson for her unwavering love, support, and advocacy for Barbara.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Barbara’s life at W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the hall, where memories and stories of Barbara can be shared. A private family interment will take place at Avondale Cemetery.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at W.G. Young Funeral Home.
