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Dr. Mera Sun Barr, of Brampton, passed away at Brampton Civic Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2024 after a very courageous battle with cancer. Mera was born April 21, 1979 in Cambodia and came to Canada in August 1980 when she was adopted by Susan (Holland – deceased) and Dave Barr.
Mera grew up in Lucan, Ontario and went to Medway for high school. She attended Western University and recieved a BSc. in 2001, York University for her Masters of Science (2005), University of Toronto for her Doctor of Philisophy and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2011 and 2013 respectively). She worked teaching English for a year in Seoul, Korea after attending Western. After finishing her Post-doctorate she worked for the Centre for Addiction and Mental health until 2017, Indivor Canada 2017-2021 and Otsuka Canada 2021-now. She was also appointed as an associate professor at the University of Toronto in 2017, a position which she held until her death.
Mera will be greatly missed by her husband Maurico Arboleda and his son Gabriele, her parents Dave and Linda Barr, siblings Erik (Darlene), Ian (Trish), Andrew, Roshana, Scott (Sarah) and Ted (Betty) and 11 nieces and nephews Harrison, Emma, Ethan, Kate, Ella, Hannah, Joshua, Josh, Ashley, Graham, Isla and her beloved dogs Chico and Toro.
Mera was definitely a high achiever. She loved her work and continued working right into the week of her passing – including from her laptop in the ICU. Sports were a huge part of her life and she was a dedicated Blue Jay’s and Raptors fan.
Mera requested no funeral service. Please consider a donation to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation – Cancer Research Priorities.
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2024
Death notice for the town of: Lucan, Province: Ontario
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