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Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, Wanda Barnes (nee Ogden) at 101 years of age. Daughter of the late Correl Ogden and the late Emily Bullock. Loving wife of the late Ralph Barnes. Cherished mother of John Barnes (Gwen), James Barnes (Tamara), Betsy Beatty (Brian), and the late Peter Barnes. Loving grandmother of Christina, Wesley, Katrina, Taylor, Connor, and Bayleigh. Cremation with a graveside service at Port Hope Union Cemetery in the Spring. The Barnes family would like to thank Dr. Mulé, Dr. Tisher, the NHH-Palliative Care Unit, and the V.O.N. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the V.O.N. or the Northumberland Hills Hospital – Palliative Care Unit.
Just heard of your mom’s passing today. So sorry for your loss she was remarkable ?
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Victorian Order of Nurses
To Betsy and the Barnes family we are sending our condolences. Sorry for your loss. Paul and Anita
It was my pleasure getting to know Wanda, she was full of life and wonderful stories. I will not forget our time together. My sincerest condolences to her family. Melanie (VON)
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with her.
Your mom and dad let me fish in your pond in grafton 50 yrs ago,she had a rich life,very sorry.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
Great memories of Wanda in Grafton
Great memories of Wanda in Grafton
Great memories of Wanda in Grafton
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Victorian Order of Nurses
Our sincerest condolences Jamie and Betsy and families. Remembering fond memories around the piano and thinking of you. Joan Rahme and Judy
Betsy, Brian and Family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories you share hold her close to your hearts always.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
John, Jamie, Betsy and all of your family members, I am thinking of you all and sending hugs to let you know how much I care. Wanda certainly had a long and comfortable life thanks the loving care you all provided. She was my only sister-in-law and we had many happy times together with lots of great memories. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Love, Aunt Anne.
Sending my sincere condolences to Betsy , John , Jamie & families..Wanda was one of my sweetest clients ..I loved listening to her fascinating stories..I can’t help but smile when I think of her..Such a beautiful soul..I will miss our visits..❤️ Darlene Partridge ( Foot care lady )
Please accept our sincerest condolences. I have many memories of your family when you lived Grafton.
My sincere condolences to John, Jamie and the Barnes family. Wanda was an incredible woman and will be missed.
Jamie and family, sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Victorian Order of Nurses
Betsy, Jamie, John and family, thoughts are with you at this difficult time. A good long life well lived, but a sadness in her absence. So sorry for your loss and sending comforting hugs to all.
Betsy, Brian and Family. We are sorry to hear of your lose. May the memories you share hold her close to your hearts always.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
My sincere condolences to the Barnes family. Now she is at peace with her loved ones.
To Jamie and family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, Wanda. The memories that you have will be cherished and stories told amongst you and your siblings, may they make you smile with love. Thinking of you all. Eileen and Mike
Sorry for your loss Jamie. I'm here if you need to talk or anything.
John and family. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I am sure she left many memories for you to cherish.
To John, Jamie, Betsy and families. Your mom was larger than life in so many ways, she will leave a large space in your lives. I hope the sadness passes swiftly as she is now at rest. Longevity can be a challenge in this fast paced life we are living and must have made quite an impact on her life. She was fortunate to have a family that was so invested in her quality of life. She definitely left an imprint on anyone who knew her. Thinking of all of you at this time.
John, Jamie and Betsy. So sorry to hear of your mother's death. Jamie, I spoke with Anja Hertle today and she shared that you had taken your mother to Grafton a couple of years ago and you had come in to see the old homestead. She sends her regards. Lots of memories of your families time in Grafton. Take care of each other.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Barnes. I remember her from living in Grafton when I was a young girl. She was always such a lovely person. Sue Delaney Dudley.
To James & Tamara and the Barnes Family. We are thinking about you`s at this difficult time. Cherish all the good memories of your Mom and hold them close to your hearts. Love and Prayers to you. Wendy and Rick
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Victorian Order of Nurses
sending condolences to John, Jamie and Betsy in the passing of your Mother Wanda. I always enjoyed my visits with her. she lived a long life. marleene
So sad to hear of your mom's passing. May she rest in peace.
So very sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. You were so fortunate to have her for so long & must have wonderful memories of all the special times you have had over those years. Not many of us are fortunate enough to have our parents in our lives for so many years. I have many pleasant memories of both of your parents. Know you are all in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely Bernadette Gatien & Family
John, James, Betsy and families; I am so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. I remember your Mom from my days in Grafton and she was such a kind lovely lady. Sending condolences and hugs. Sharon and Craig
I am so sad to hear this news. She was such a lovely person. My condolences to all her family and friends.