JONES, Barry

Barry Jones

January 27^th, 1955 – March 19^th, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barry Jones, aged 68, on March 19^th at the Ottawa Hospital.

For more than 25 years, Barry was the true love and best friend of his wife Françoise Gagnon and the beloved father of Catherine and Thomas, whom he leaves behind inconsolable. He also leaves behind his family in the United Kingdom: his brothers Ian (Daphne) and Stephen (Pauline), his sisters Sandra Bellis and Susan Edwards (David), as well as his nephews and nieces, Victoria, Adam, Alex, Daniel, Christopher, Peter and Kayleigh. He was the son of the late Ethel Sharman and Sydney Jones.

In addition, he was adored by his Canadian family: his mother-in-law Thérèse Lévesque (late Camilien Gagnon), his brother-in-law Robert, his sister-in-law Sophie (Vincent) and his nephews and nieces, Nicolas, Jeanne and Clara. He also leaves behind many colleagues and friends in Canada, Bermuda and the United Kingdom. His cat, Everest, will deeply miss him.

Barry was a senior policy advisor at Health Canada, previously pursuing a career as a community pharmacist in the United Kingdom and Bermuda. He loved his work as he cared passionately about the health of Canadians. He was educated in London.

A man of great quality and many talents, Barry was much appreciated by all who knew him. His insatiable curiosity allowed him to develop many passions that he shared without limits with his loved ones. An artist in his time, he loved playing electric guitar and painting with oil. Gourmet and epicurean, he had developed his talents as a gastronome as well as a vast knowledge of the world of wines. From an early age, Barry played many sports, including soccer, golf and running. More recently, the acquisition of a cottage in Gracefield in the Gatineau Hills had given rise to a new hobby, carpentry. His unique and typically British sense of humour brought him to the centre of countless circles of laughter with his family and friends.

The family will receive condolences and expressions of sympathy between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5^th at the Allsaints Event Space, whose entrance is located at 317 Chapel Street (corner of Laurier Street) in Ottawa. A memorial service and reception will follow.

To join the family in celebrating Barry's life, please click on the link  

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28 messages received

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas

I am so sorry for your loss, I miss him so much ,I still can't believe that I will.never speak to him again. I just want to give him a big hug and tell him how much I love him.

Susan Edwards, March 27, 2023

Francoise, Catherine, Thomas, Everest

We all loved Barry and he loved you all even more. We were so lucky to be counted among his and your friends.

Barbara LeBrun, March 27, 2023

Françoise, Catherine et Thomas

Malgré ne pas vous avoir vu depuis très longtemps, je restais au courant de votre belle famille par Sophie. Je sais combien Barry était un "bon gars". On pense à vous dans ces moments difficiles. Nos sincères condoléances.

Marie-France et Sandy, March 27, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas

Sincere condolences on the loss of Barry . Our paths only crossed through UK family in our very younger days . Barry’s father and my mother were siblings. Barry worked with me for a very short time in a laboratory during his University breaks , while studying for his Pharmacy degree
A lovely man taken far too soon

Alan Goldsmith , March 28, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas

Sincere condolences on the loss of Barry . Our paths only crossed through UK family in our very younger days . Barry’s father and my mother were siblings. Barry worked with me for a very short time in a laboratory during his University breaks , while studying for his Pharmacy degree
A lovely man taken far too soon

Alan Goldsmith , March 28, 2023

Françoise

Je pense à toi dans ces moments difficiles

sophie saindon, March 28, 2023

Françoise, Catherine et Thomas

De la part de nous tous, nous plus sincères condoléances. Quelle tristesse. Un homme exceptionnel.

YVES LEDOUX, Suzanne et Pénélope , March 28, 2023

Francoise & family

Francoise,
I am writing this on behalf of the Mold Alun U'19 Football team of 1972 & all those present at last year's 50th reunion.
Barry will be sadly missed by all his friends from Mold. Our thoughts are with you & your family at this difficult time.

Steve Edwards, March 28, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas in Canada and the Jones family in the UK

We have very fond memories of the happy times we shared over many years with our good friend, Barry. We are able to get some comfort from remembering his passion for life and his infectious sense of humour and fun but, like many, we will miss his friendship and good company. From the UK, we send our deepest sympathy and share your sorrow at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.

Paul and Linda Catherall, March 28, 2023

Françoise, Catherine and Thomas

Just thinking about Barry brings a smile to my face. He was larger than life, had a smile that lit up the room and a sense of humour that had made me in hysterics all the time. His love for his family and friends shone out of him and it's hard to imagine a world without him. Sending so much love to you all x

Susie Ahad, March 28, 2023

Françoise

My deepest sympathy to you and your children as you navigate this most painful loss. You will be constantly in my heart through these very difficult days. Your husband lives on through your children and also the ways you experienced the world together and the things that were important to him. He will always be with you though the distance will seem unbearable at first. Let others hold you up.

Michelle , March 28, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas,

I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar

Cheryl Hayward-Chew, March 29, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas,

I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar

Cheryl Hayward-Chew, March 29, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas,

I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar

Cheryl Hayward-Chew, March 29, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas,

I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was always larger than life, always telling a tale ... and yes, that included his fish tales. It's hard to imagine that a small dispensary contained his energy back in Bermuda in the 90s. I'm thankful that fate led my family to Ottawa where we had the opportunity to you all for at least a short while.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Cheryl, David, Coral and Cedar

Cheryl Hayward-Chew, March 29, 2023

Catherine

Catherine,

I am so sorry for your loss! I can't even imagine what you are going through.

Please accept my sincere condolences! May his soul rest in peace.

Please feel free to reach out whenever you want, and let me know if you need anything.

Mazen

Mazen Hamati, March 29, 2023

Sylvie Gagnon et famille

Je vous souhaite mes plus sincères condoléances. Un départ précipité comme celui-ci suscite plusieurs émotions et remue tout plein de souvenirs. Bon courage à tous dans ce passage obligé en gardant à l’esprit que ceux et celles qu’on a véritablement aimés demeurent toujours présents. On ferme les yeux et on les retrouve. Vous souhaite donc d’excellentes retrouvailles avec Barry.

Johanne Patoine, March 30, 2023

Franchise & Family

I have known Barry since we were both 5, we lived close to each other and spent most of our time playing football and arguing about the football teams we supported (Everton for Barry and Man United for me).
We had a great childhood and we still kept in touch and when we met we would reminisce about our younger days.
A sad loss of a great friend.

John Fletcher, March 30, 2023

Françoise, Catherine, Thomas and Everest

I am so sorry for your loss. Barry is such a wonderful person to get to know. I've known him from Health Canada. He will be missed.

Please accept my sincere condolences. Thoughts are with you all.

Kokila Gopalapillai, March 31, 2023

Françoise

Sincères sympathies à toi et à tes enfants. Mes plus douces pensées à vous trois, à la famille et aux amis.

Suzanne Hudon, March 31, 2023

Francoise and family

It's with great sadness we heard of our dear cousin Barry's passing. We send much love to you all. From
Dianne and Kevin Weigh

Mrs Dianne Hughes , March 31, 2023

Françoise et les enfants Catherine et Thomas

Quelques mots pour vous dire que je garde de très bons souvenirs de Barry. Je vous offre toutes mes condoléances. La perte si soudaine d’un époux, d’un père n’est pas facile. Vous vous soutiendrez mutuellement et vous rappellerez pour toujours en vos coeurs les beaux moments vécus avec lui.
Bon courage à vous trois.

Danielle Bourdeau, April 2, 2023

Barry’s family home and abroad.

On behalf of my mum Barry’s aunty Gwen (87), myself Garry and my family Yvonne, Marcus and Seren. So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Mum has many memories of Barry, she used to take him to school on her way to work when he was little. He was certainly her favourite. He was Page boy at her wedding.
I remember playing football (soccer) with him for Mold Alex FC, he was much better than me, I looked up to him, and it’s obvious that many others also did.
Love to all G.

Garry Davies, April 2, 2023

Francoise, Catherine and Thomas

I can't imagine how you must be feeling, I'm just so sorry.

Barry and I go back almost 50 years, he's one of the very few people in my life who left me crying tears of laughter. What a character, what a personality, what a unique sense of humour! The way his mind worked, quirkiness brought into any situation.

As 20 year olds holidaying in France, "Poulet Roti" in restaurants became "Pull it rotten".
"Dix Francs" became "Dick's Francs". And he considered that because he looked more like Paul McCartney than did Paul McCartney, every attractive girl around was "giving him the eye" - which they well might have been, such was his charisma.

I will never forget him.

John Ahad, April 4, 2023

Francoise, Catherine, Thomas, Everest

Barry was amazing, he was always laughing and made coming into the office so much fun we had some great laughs over the years. RIP my friend... time to score some goals with Pele.
Kalpesh Patel

kalpesh patel, April 5, 2023

Francoise, Catherine, Thomas, Everest

My deepest condolences to Barry's family. He was larger than life, so it's hard to imagine him not being here.

Barry always had a funny story or joke to share, and was a bright light whenever one was needed. For me, the telltale sign of having spent any amount of time with Barry was walking away with a sore stomach from laughing until I cried!

Barry's zest for life enabled him to live multiple lifetimes in one and I hope the many memories he leaves behind provide some comfort during this difficult time.

Vanessa Di Cenzo, April 5, 2023

Francoise

I am very sorry for your loss and keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Eric Zorbas, April 5, 2023

Catherine and family

I was so sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of your father. He was a lovely person and I know he was well-loved. May your memories of times spent together bring you comfort in the difficult days to come. Know that my thoughts are with you!
Sincerely, Helene

Helene Perrier, April 5, 2023