In Loving Memory of Ira Moody Barkhouse
Barkhouse, Ira Moody – Age 70 of Middle Cornwall,
passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, with his family
by his side. Born on January 5, 1952, in Middle Cornwall, he was a son
of the late Moody and Lucy Barkhouse. Ira is survived by his wife of
45 years, Doris; daughters, Tina (Chris), Italy Cross, Amanda (Byron),
Middle Cornwall; brother, Brydon (Muriel), Cornwall, twin sister,
Irene (John), Halifax; grandchildren, Jess (Devin), Mount Uniacke, Sam
(Ellis), Halifax, and Dominic, Middle Cornwall, and many nieces and
nephews.
Ira was predeceased by his sister, Ruby, and
brothers-in-law Ralph, Mervin, Bruce, and nephew Denny.
Ira
was a founding member of the Cornwall and District Fire Department,
and a member of the Cornwall Baptist Church. He was well known for his
welding skills, kindness, sense of humour and willingness to help
those in need. In 2008, he received the province’s inaugural
Medal of Bravery from Premier Rodney MacDonald for helping to save a
man’s life, and was one of few people invited to meet the
Queen of England when she visited Halifax.
He started his
working career at Bruhm’s Mill in Middle Cornwall when he
was 12, along with working in the woods. He then went to work at
Halifax Shipyard as a welder and then Bowater Mersey cutting wood. He
did carpenter work with LB Construction in Bedford and MacFarlane
Brothers in Colby Village. He made his first and last trip scallop
fishing to buy Doris’ engagement ring. He then joined
Farmer’s Dairy as a milkman, and then Balcome’s
Metal Works. He spent some time working with County Masonry before
joining the Department of Transportation as a Supervisor. He ended his
career welding for Bernard L Mailman Projects Ltd. After working
during the day at these places, he would come home, and then go to
work in his garage under I & D Welding and Metal Works.
Special thanks to the staff on floor 8A and B at the QEII and
Ambulatory Care at South Shore Regional Hospital.
A celebration of Ira’s life will be held at a later
date. Donations in Ira’s memory may be made to the Cornwall
and District Fire Department, New Cornwall Memorial Gardens or any
charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of
the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where on-line condolences may
be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ira Barkhouse 1952 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Wileville, Province: Nova Scotia