Peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the age of 81. He was the son of Ralph and Inez (née Lemry) Barrett. Survived by wife Carol (née Schaller) Barrett; daughter Nicole Dianne (Robert) Chepil; step-daughters Carey Schroyer (Edward Schackle), and Amy Schroyer, grandchildren Margaret Barry and Calvin Barry; brothers Roland (Carol) Barrett, Arnold (Joan) Barrett, sister Thelma Verbeke (the late Arnold); and fondly remembered by nieces and nephews Sheldon, Jason, Shonna, Norman, Tanya, Christine, Eddie and great-nephew Isaac.
Al graduated from Quill Lake High School in 1959 and attended the University of Saskatchewan where he earned certifications in business administration. After graduation, he worked at Smith Roles as a Project Manager in Saskatoon, SK. He then went to SED Systems in Saskatoon, where he developed his love of travel and was able to use his creative talent in the development of patents. In 1984 he married Carol and opened his business, VR London Inc. in London, Ontario, where he and Carol have resided since.
As a very creative person, Al was never happier than when he was working on a project, whether it was renovating his home, building a deck, creating metal sculptures, drawing, sketching, and photographing his daughters’ weddings and his many travels.
Memorial service will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Perrysburg, Ohio at a later date. Livestream of the service will be available for those who are unable to attend in person – registration will be required.
To register to view the livestream, please click here: Registration page to view the livestream of Al’s service on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Al are asked to consider the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Almond ‘Al’ Oreen Barrett June 5 2022..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario