Barbara Dorothea Autterson an adored aunt, favourite cousin, loving sister-in-law and friend to many passed away peacefully at Windsor Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at age 91.
She was born October 17, 1930 the youngest child of Annie (Vinall) & William Autterson predeceased by her parents as well as her siblings Gordon, Jessie Robinson, Mae Atherton, William “Bill” and Clarence.
Barbara was a proud Canadian & loved Windsor. She also enjoyed travelling; meeting new people, learning about their history and enthusiastically sharing her vivid stories. She graduated top of her class at Lowe Tech & after many job offers she chose to work for Blake Pierce Finance Company as a loyal bookkeeper for over 60 years then on to Blonde & Little Insurance.
Lovingly Barbara took her parents and lucky nieces on many trips to their cottage up north and cared for her ailing parents there and at home. She fondly remembered several trips to visit relatives in West Virginia and was a founder of our Vinall Autterson Trosch (VAT) family reunions.
Barbara also loved children and enjoyed babysitting & teaching Sunday school. She was considered a grandma to the Kimball family. Somehow, she still found time to spend volunteering to anyone in need.
Barbara’s love & devotion to her family and friends was also evident in her creative writing skills. She meticulously kept records of everyone sending cards & letters to all. She also wrote elaborate biographies of her parents that will be forever treasured. Her kindness was felt by everyone lucky enough to have met her.
Thanks to the compassionate staff in CTU at WRH Ouellette for her recent care and also to the caring staff & friends at Cardinal Place, her home for the last year. Also thanks to her “boys from Bridge Avenue” for always looking out for her, especially John.
At Barbara’s request, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of Barbara’s wonderful life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave, South Windsor, (519) 969-5841.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Dorothea Autterson 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario