Dias, Barbara Jean
December 7th, 2020
Suddenly at home on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the age of 77. She will be deeply missed by her husband Anthony ‘Tony’, of 40 years. Cherished mother of Tasha Hill, Danielle Urquhart (Brian), Gillian Dias, Nicole Haggerty (Scott), Reneé Riley (Kevin) and Giselle Dias. Proud Grandma of Tayo Beernink, Ashley Tyler-Smith (Jake), Kyla Urquhart, Taygen Fisher (Cody), Jessica Evans, Anthony Urquhart (Jacqueline), Devon Urquhart (Brennan), Jack Haggerty and Nathan Riley. Proud great-grandmother of Noah, Nevaeh, Mason, Adler, Emmett, Lilly and Lucas. Predeceased by her late daughter, Michelle Dias (2011). Barb’s life was defined by her compassion and her deep wellspring of love. She had a long and well-loved career as a nurse, and later as a palliative care nurse, where she used her many gifts as a kind, compassionate, and comforting presence. Seeing the Stedman Community Hospice launched and successful in Brantford was the pinnacle of her professional life. This accomplishment earned her the Mission Legacy Award from the Sisters of St. Joseph for her many contributions over the years, something for which she and we were immensely proud. Barb offered so much of herself to others, to her beloved husband and all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. We will miss her passion for living, generosity, kindness and love. Barb wove herself into the very fabric of our lives and we are forever enriched. She taught us well and will live on in each of us until the end of time. Visitors will be received at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George Parish. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Registration is required to attend the visitation.
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Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted. Please be aware that COVID-19 protocols are in place which may preclude some from being able to attend and masks are mandatory. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Barbara are asked to consider Stedman Community Hospice (www.sjlc.ca/donations/donate).
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Book of Condolences
Jane JohnsonMy deepest condolences to you Tony and to your family. Words fail to express my sorrow for your loss.
I am grateful to have had Barb as a dear friend for over 30 years and to have shared so many wonderful memories. She made such a difference to many lives and gave comfort and peace to so many. May you take comfort in knowing how much she was loved. She leaves a legacy of fond memories to all who knew her
Mark and Cathy Tyler-SmithWe are so sorry for your loss. Barb will be miss by her family and by all the peoples hearts she has touched. Please accept out condolences.
Mark and Cathy
Marlene GrahamThe beauty and love of Barb’s life will never die, it will continue to embrace and inspire us. Tony, I am sending sincere condolences to you and each member of your family at this time of loss. I will miss her faithful friendship of more than 30 years. May we all find peace and comfort thru our loving memories of Barb….. Marlene
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December 7th 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dias Barbara Jean December 7th 2020..
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