Be always in our hearts.
Barbara Elizabeth Bunker (nee Bird) was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend. She passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in her 86th year.
She was born in Toronto, Ontario to Arthur and Margaret Bird on August 7, 1936. After graduating from North Toronto Collegiate Institute and subsequently earning her Ontario Teachers Certification, Barbara began her elementary education career with the North York Board of Education at Queensborough Junior High and Yvonne Avenue Public Schools. It was at Yvonne Avenue that she met fellow teacher Bruce Bunker. They were married on June 29, 1961, moved to Richmond Hill and she continued her teaching career at Walter Scott Public School. When the couple’s first child arrived she left teaching for her other calling, parenting, raising three children.
Barbara was a voracious reader, delighted in crosswords, took joy in live theatre, golf rounds with family and friends, baked shortbread cookies that were unmatched, at “The Cottage” in Ingoldsby, spending summer days on the dock or under a shade tree reveling in card games and puzzles. She treated friends as if they were family and family held a very special place in her heart.
Barbara is survived by her children, that she was so proud of, David (Lisa), Diana (Brad) and Maria (Ken), her grandchildren, who she adored, Kristine (Matt), Sandra (Mike), Chloe, Kael, Sean and Avery, and beloved cousin David.
Predeceased just ten days by her husband Bruce, the love of her life.
As Barbara had wished there are no funeral plans. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her name with The Highlands Summer Festival (Haliburton, Ontario) the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”
“How lucky we are to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Elizabet Bunker Thursday March 3rd 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Richmond-Hill, Province: Ontario