BARR, Brian William Barr

BARR, Brian William  –  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Barr due to post-operative complications, on July 26, 2023, at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.

Brian was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Joan; children, Mike (Andra) Barr, and Patty (Graham) Ascough; grandchildren, Jonathan (Anelle) Ascough, Andrew Ascough, Kristopher Barr, and Meghan Barr; and great-grandson, Robert Ascough.

Son of Robert and Christine Barr; elder brother to Jan Fox Howlett (Bill Howlett), Brenda (Bob) Ernst, Rob Barr (Dawn Simkin) and Colleen Barr (deceased).

His generous and caring nature extended to all of his family. Brian was delighted in the company of family and took great pleasure in watching them all grow and succeed. Through his life, Brian was an entrepreneur, involved with a large variety of businesses from foundry manufacturing to wholesale distribution.

He actively supported charitable organizations and worked tirelessly to create opportunities for others.

He touched the lives of many people through his genuine spirit of kindness, his zest for life and love of fun and friendship. A

Visitation will be held at Carsons Funeral Home – L. Doolittle Chapel, 54 Coldwater Street East, Orillia, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Toronto Golf Club, 1305 Dixie Road, Mississauga, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital General Surgery and ER, Mariposa House Hospice (https://www.mariposahousehospice.com/) or your charity of choice, reflecting Brian’s decision to make a positive impact to his local community.

As we bid farewell to Brian, let us remember the smiles and the laughter and know that he always lived life “at the top of his game.” Deeply missed and fondly remembered.