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Annie Gay Cooke Barry Fowler

Birth
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
Death
8 Aug 2018 (aged 75)
Burial
Trenton, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada Add to Map
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BARRY-FOWLER, Annie Gay - Passed away suddenly on Aug 8, 2018 at Ajax / Pickering Lakeridge Hospital.

Gay was born in Pembroke, Ontario on November 11, 1942. Daughter of the late Luella Barry. She is pre-deceased by her son David Barry and survived by son John Paul Barry (Alessandra) Angela McDonnell (Neal), Step Daughters Davinder Dhillon (Pre-deceased Doran Major) Elizabeth Coyles (Mark). She was a devoted Grandmother to Derek, Ayla & Carling Coyles, Santiago & Gabriel Barry, Sydney & India Major, Samantha, Alicia & Jacob McDonnell in addition Misty her toy poodle and faithful companion of 18 years will be resting with her. Loving wife of Jim Fowler for 32 years.

Gay traveled the world with her husband as he completed assignments throughout Europe, Africa, New Zealand, South America, South Pacific islands of Tahiti, Fiji and New Caledonia. Gay enjoyed a good round of golf and spent many happy times in creating her beautiful gardens always considered the heart of her family. She relished in the enjoyment of time spent with her children and grandchildren. A true lady who welcomed everyone into her home with a loving heart and open arms. With her wit and sometimes sassy attitude she was always someone you could sit and enjoy time with. Considered a fierce and devoted friend too many.

Gay was a civil servant for the Ontario government for 28 years from 1967 to 1995. During her career she applied and was accepted for the position of Telephone Services Officer (the first female to be accepted for the position in the Ontario Government) and eventually became the Senior Telecommunications Project manager responsible for overseeing the procurement, installation and training of major telephone systems and call centers.

She became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion at Branch 22 in 1988 and was elected to the executive. We transferred to Branch 13 where she was appointed as Secretary and served in the position for approximately 3 years. In 1997, she was elected President, a position which she held for two years. In that position she dealt with many issues which required interaction with Ministry of Labour, Ontario Gaming Commission and Provincial Executive.

The Service was officiated by Rev Judy Davidson at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road Ajax on Wednesday August 15th. Visitation was held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Gay asked for a Legion Funeral service to be held at 1 pm. Reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Br 322 Ajax at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday, Aug 16 at 1 p.m. at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Stockdale Rd, Trenton, Ontario.
BARRY-FOWLER, Annie Gay - Passed away suddenly on Aug 8, 2018 at Ajax / Pickering Lakeridge Hospital.

Gay was born in Pembroke, Ontario on November 11, 1942. Daughter of the late Luella Barry. She is pre-deceased by her son David Barry and survived by son John Paul Barry (Alessandra) Angela McDonnell (Neal), Step Daughters Davinder Dhillon (Pre-deceased Doran Major) Elizabeth Coyles (Mark). She was a devoted Grandmother to Derek, Ayla & Carling Coyles, Santiago & Gabriel Barry, Sydney & India Major, Samantha, Alicia & Jacob McDonnell in addition Misty her toy poodle and faithful companion of 18 years will be resting with her. Loving wife of Jim Fowler for 32 years.

Gay traveled the world with her husband as he completed assignments throughout Europe, Africa, New Zealand, South America, South Pacific islands of Tahiti, Fiji and New Caledonia. Gay enjoyed a good round of golf and spent many happy times in creating her beautiful gardens always considered the heart of her family. She relished in the enjoyment of time spent with her children and grandchildren. A true lady who welcomed everyone into her home with a loving heart and open arms. With her wit and sometimes sassy attitude she was always someone you could sit and enjoy time with. Considered a fierce and devoted friend too many.

Gay was a civil servant for the Ontario government for 28 years from 1967 to 1995. During her career she applied and was accepted for the position of Telephone Services Officer (the first female to be accepted for the position in the Ontario Government) and eventually became the Senior Telecommunications Project manager responsible for overseeing the procurement, installation and training of major telephone systems and call centers.

She became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion at Branch 22 in 1988 and was elected to the executive. We transferred to Branch 13 where she was appointed as Secretary and served in the position for approximately 3 years. In 1997, she was elected President, a position which she held for two years. In that position she dealt with many issues which required interaction with Ministry of Labour, Ontario Gaming Commission and Provincial Executive.

The Service was officiated by Rev Judy Davidson at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road Ajax on Wednesday August 15th. Visitation was held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Gay asked for a Legion Funeral service to be held at 1 pm. Reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Br 322 Ajax at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday, Aug 16 at 1 p.m. at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Stockdale Rd, Trenton, Ontario.

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