Barbara Christie (nee Tomlinson) born in Toronto, beloved wife of Edward (predeceased) our mother whom we adore and lost suddenly. She was a unique vibrant soul, beautiful inside and out. She cared about people and took the time to really talk to them. Wherever she went, people she had connected with were happy to see her, give her a wave and a smile or have a quick chat, something she truly enjoyed. She loved people! She lived a full life while raising six active children and working full time. Her zany sense of self allowed her to squeeze in dance class, mime school, hot air ballooning courses and astronomy among many others. After working her day job at National Defence, she came home to prepare meals and spend time with her family. She was a friend to her children and their friends while still being a strong disciplinarian, which gained her our absolute respect and love. She enjoyed a good party where she would spend time talking in depth with everyone. She was very adept at getting her way in the nicest way possible. Upon retirement she volunteered for many years at the Ottawa General Hospital and Island Lodge in Ottawa.
We are devastated at losing her, especially in this time where she cannot be properly celebrated and we cannot properly celebrate her life. She was a devout Anglican who loved the fellowship that church brought and the many friends that she made there. We know that she was greeted into God’s kingdom by her husband, our father Edward, her parents Tom and Lillian, brother Ralph who adored her and her nephew Derek who left us too soon. She is also in the company of her many aunts, uncles and cousins whom she always made sure to include in our life and her own. We are devastated at losing her, love and miss her but know that she is now surrounded in the love in heaven that she had in life. We are less without her, but strong because of her. Her loving children Debbie (Ron), Mark (Ben), Danielle, Tara (Mark), Matthew (Renée), Nicole (Domenic) and grandchildren Hayley, Amanda, Lorne, great-grandchildren, Lily and Alyssa, sister-in-law Marie (Bruce) and loving aunt to Kevin (Jeanette), Jeff and Brenda (John), Tracy (Derek), Darlene, David, great-aunt to Kyle, Cassandra, Olivia, Ruby and Jasmin and so many others.
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a Celebrating of Barbara’s life will be held at a later time when friends and family can gather again. However, the Graveside Interment Service will be held on Friday, May 28th at 11:30 am. For those who wish to view the Graveside Interment Service Livestream, please use this link:
Barbara Christie Graveside Service Livestream
Wednesday January 20th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Barbara Jean Christie Tomlinson Wednesday January 20th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario