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Wilson John Barnes

 

Marine Engineer, C.A.F. (Navy)

 

Born: 22 Jan 1961, Grand Falls, Newfoundland

 

Died: 25 Nov 2022, Belnan, Nova Scotia

 

BARNES, Wilson John - age 61, of Belnan, passed away on November 25, 2022, peacefully at home.

 

Born in Grand Falls, NL, he was a son of Georgina (Bessey) and the late Wilson Barnes.

 

John served a full career as a Marine Engineer with the Royal Canadian Navy, retiring in 1998. He loved fishing, hunting and vacations with his wife in Gull Lake, Newfoundland. He was a "Jack of all trades" ; a true "MacGyver". During his school years, he excelled in badminton competitions, winning many medals. He always had a smile, loved to laugh, and enjoyed life to the fullest.

 

John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara (Garnhum); his mother Georgina; brothers, Fred (Cavell), Craig (Cathy), Rod (Rachael); brothers in law, David (Janet), John (Bonnie), Wayne (Deanna) Garnhum; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 

He was predeceased by his parents-in law, Jackie and Shirley Garnhum.

 

Cremation has taken place. Interment in Newfoundland to take place at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

 

Special thanks to all of the doctors and nurses who provided medical care to John.

(The Saltwire Network 29 Nov 2022)

 


 

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