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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Ann Crossen, at the age of 74. Barbara departed this world on Friday, December 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family and friends.
Born on Jan 15, 1950, Barb embraced life with a zest and independence that inspired everyone around her. With a lifelong passion for staying active, she devoted her later years to becoming a fitness instructor, running classes throughout the city of London. However, Barbara firmly believed that laughter was the best exercise, and her quick wit and infectious sense of humor brightened the lives of all who knew her.
There was always a soundtrack to her life, as Barbara passionately loved music and great singers and genuinely admired musicians of every kind.
Barbara will be reunited in death with her mother, Blanche, and sister, Beverly, both of whom she loved dearly. She will also join her first husband, Raymond Beaudin.
Barbara is survived by her loving sons, Kristian and his wife Joulia, Ray and his wife Jennifer, and Mat, as well as her adopted daughter (but not officially) Caroline, her fiancé Paul, and her former husband Thomas Crossen—all who carry her spirit of determination and joy in their hearts.
She also leaves behind her cherished siblings: one brother, Wayne Kavanaugh and his wife Marion, and two sisters, Linda Brown and husband Dave and Judy, whose husband Jack Jaques, Barbara had a very special relationship with and is joining now in her passing, with him and Judy’s daughter Donna. Her brother and sisters will forever hold dear the countless memories they created together. From their humble beginnings on the farm with their mother and grandfather to the intertwined lives they led, raising their own families, always staying close, and lifting each other up along the way.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kayla, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Joanna, Mia, Beaudin, and Harrison, who all had a very special and individual bond with their grandmother.
Barbara’s vibrant life will be celebrated on her 75th birthday, January 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elsie Perrin William Estate in London. Friends and family are invited to share their favorite stories, laughter, and love in her honor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to their chosen charity.
As we say goodbye to our beloved mother, sister, and friend, we find comfort in knowing that her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she touched. Barbara taught us that life is to be lived fully, with joy and laughter, and always with music in the background. She will forever be missed but never forgotten.
December 6 2024
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario
death notice Barbara Ann Crossen Beaudin née Kavanaugh December 6 2024
obituaries notice Barbara Ann Crossen Beaudin née Kavanaugh December 6 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Ann Crossen Beaudin née Kavanaugh December 6 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
