Barry Anton Govia
elevated 5tCem March 13, 1945 ~ December 9, 2019
Visitation
Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
elevated 5tCem Catholic Cremation Services
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1N4
elevated 5tCem Funeral Mass
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
elevated 5tCem St. Francis Xavier Parish
5650 Mavis Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5V 2X5
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elevated 5tCem As expressions of sympathy donations to the Princess Margaret Foundation or Sharelife would be greatly appreciated
elevated 5tCem Obituary
elevated 5tCem GOVIA, BARRY ANTON:
Member of Knights of Columbus
Third Degree Knight, Tillsonburg Council
elevated 5tCem Passed away on 9 December 2019 in Toronto, Canada surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Patricia Ann Quintal (deceased) and Wendy Camps; father of Gordon Govia (Natalina), Nicole Carlyle (John) and Ashlyn Govia; grandfather of Eric and Ava Govia and Myles and Jeremy Carlyle. Son of Oliver “Sackie” Govia and Vera Franco (both deceased) ; brother of Brenda Xavier (Anthony), Beverley Serrao, Bernadette Francis (Martin), Bridgette Govia, Bettylynne Serrao, Barbara Jean Gomes, and Bernard and Basil (“Bing”) Govia (both deceased). Uncle of Dirk Xavier, Arlette Harford, Janelle Guillen, Michelle Lee, Darryl and Andrew Serrao, Daryn, Sarah, Jennifer and Kristen Francis, Gregory and Gina Marie Reece, Tracy, Marie, Matthew and Michael Serrao, Kimberley, Justin and Joshua Gomes, and Lisa Govia. Brother-in-law of David and Wayne Quintal and Charmain Camps, Maureen Brown and Giselle Carrington. Cousins too numerous to mention, good friend to many. He was a man of God, a rabid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a lover of cricket at any level and would travel far for a good roti.
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Barry was a gentle and kind soul. He always had a smile on his face. My sympathies to Gordon,Nicole and families.
Gone but never forgotten.
Our sympathy and prayers to the entire family. May God welcome him into paradise. A good man who has gone home.
Carol and Ian
It was with great sadness that we learned of Barry’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in some small way they help through these trying times.
Wendy, may our Lord comfort you and your loved ones. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosemarie, Helen, Ronald & Lil D’oliveira
A gentle soul from what I was able to feel being around him for only just a short while. Heaven gained a great addition. Hope I will meet more like him in my lifetime. God bless the families!
RIP Barry you suffered enough. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Wendy, and his children and to all of Wendy’s family as they are a very close and loving family.
Our condolences from Derek Samaroo and family.
It was with great sadness that we learned of Barry’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in some small way they help through these trying times.
Wendy, may our Lord comfort you and your loved ones. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to Wendy and the rest of the family. Barry was a good friend.
Maxim & Simone Yates
Our deepest sympathy to the Govia family, my dearest sister-in-law Bernadette, my brother Martin, nephew Darin and nieces, Sarah, Jennifer & Kristin.
Our hearts go out to all of you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Asking God to give you strength in the coming days.
Love
Wayne & Delicia
Dear Wendy and family, my sincere condolence at your loss. I enjoyed knowing Barry and sharing in his life while he lived in Rockwood. May he be at peace in the arms of our dear Lord and His Blessed Mother, and I Hope good memories of your life together will console you at this time,sincerely, Jane Hosdil,Leyla
God bless his soul. Barry was such an optimistic generous and giving human being. He responded to every request with such
Ease and willingness. Was a gem to our family. So glad we saw him when he visited Trinidad. Rest in peace.
uncle Barry is everything to me because uncle Barry and I are very close each other and of cause I always care about him because I am he’s niece that’s why we are very close to him and I always asked for him because I have a lot of plenty of love in my heart for him in my entire life I always love him deeply in my heart I love you uncle Barry I missing you a lot right now I will see you again
May his Soul by the mercy of God Rest in Peace
Words are always hard to say and feeling are difficult to convey. Our condolences and our prayers are with the entire family. Barry was a cousin and a friend. He would always be there for others, with a smile and a willing heart. Rest now and be forever at peace.
My condolences to you and your family. RIEP