Finola Joan Barry
elevated z6T1w November 13, 1947 – July 23, 2023
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Friday, July 28, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated z6T1w Funeral Service
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 am
Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated z6T1w To view a livestream of the Funeral Service on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. please click here.
Interment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery – Section 15
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated z6T1w Obituary
elevated z6T1w Joan (Finola) Barry (nee O’Connor), age 75, of Mississauga, passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, surrounded by family on July 23, 2023. She endured a long illness while also caring for her husband John. Finola was a loving mother to Colin (Danita), Sean Rory (Lindsay), Kevin (Aneta) and Tara, and grandmother to Eoin, Lauren, Preston, and Marseille. She is also missed by her brother Dermot O’Connor (Carol) and their children Diarmuid, Dearbháil and Siobhán, her first cousin Deidre and her daughter Niamh (Dave).
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Finola’s journey started in Ireland. She was born on November 13, 1947 in Cork to Christopher and Siobhan. At the early age of 18, Finola left home and moved to Rome for a year to be an au pair for a Count and Contessa. After returning to Cork, Finola met a sailor named John Barry.
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elevated z6T1w John and Finola built their home in the Cork countryside, not far from family and friends. While John was often at sea for lengthy periods, Finola would preside over the chaos caused by four children and often a few pets. For the entire summer, the family of six would move to Kerry to be closer to the sea. In spite of a wonderful life in Ireland, John and Finola became excited about raising their children in Canada.
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elevated z6T1w In 1989, John and Finola packed up their home, and their four children, and immigrated to Canada. After tearful goodbye’s, they quickly settled in Mississauga. Now John was working close to home, and the children getting a little older. Finola completed her studies to become an insurance adjuster. She enjoyed working with her many friends and colleagues at Primmum Insurance, The Personal and Royal Insurance.
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elevated z6T1w Even after living in Canada for over 30 years, “home” was still Cork. The Cork Association of Toronto helped keep the connection to “home” alive. John and Finola made great friends and always joined in the Cork Associations entry into the Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Annual Cork Association dinner.
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elevated z6T1w Retirement offered more time to enjoy Canada’s landscape and its waterways. John and Finola cruised Lake Ontario, the Bay of Quinte, and the Trent-Severn Waterway on their boat. Later, Finola could be found at their cottage on the shores of Pigeon Lake, with her nose stuck in a good mystery novel.
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elevated z6T1w The family thanks Finola’s caregivers during her long illness, especially the staff at Credit Valley Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation Cancer fund.
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elevated z6T1w Finola is remembered as a lovely gentle lady who was a delight to be with. She will be sadly missed.
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elevated z6T1w Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam … May she rest in peace.
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Rip. Finnola a true lady
Heartbroken.. Sadly missed.. You were a big sister..
So sorry to hear of Finola’s passing. A beautiful lady gone too soon. Sincere condolences to John & all your family. May she rest in peace.
We are trying to come to terms with the sad passing of Finola. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Her memory lives on.
May she rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Tara and family. Sending love and hugs to you during this very sad time.
Sincere condolences to all the extended family. May Finola s gentle soul rest in peace.
Dear Kevin & family
So sorry to hear the sad news for the loss of your dear mother. No one can replace your mother, but she will always be in your heart and memories will keep you forever close. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. My sincere deepest condolences.
Agnes
I am so sorry for your loss, Kevin and family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
She was a sweet lady and a great Mother and Wife, she will be surely missed💓
Gorgeous memories of a gorgeous woman Finola and her family from your time at Ballynoe, Whites Cross, Co. Cork. Our thought are with all the Barry family at this sad time. Leaba i measc na naomh a raibh aici.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May the memories you have help you during the days ahead.
My deepest condolences to Kevin and the entire family. I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss- my thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing your mom touched so many lives. My heartfelt condolences. It sounds like she was an incredible woman .
We were privileged to have know Finola and John who were such great friends in the Cork Association. Finola was a gentle lady who was always pleasant and intelligent company. She will be missed by all in the Cork Association, but we know that she had a fulfilling life and was a positive influence on all who knew her.
Sincerest condolences to John and Family. I remember her so graciously helping at the Cork Association. She was a kind and lovely lady. May she rest in peace
John. Didn’t know she was sick. She was a beautiful and kind soul always a lady. Will miss her🥲
My deepest condolences. Remembering all the lovely times we had. Truly a lovely person. ❤️
We remember Finola and John from their days in Wavecrest Caravan Park in Co Kerry. Finola was a lovely sweet person and so sad to hear of her passing. Mary, Richard, Alison, Fiona, Dee and Ailish Cleary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h- anam.
It was an honour and privilege to have known Finola….a lady of sincerity , humour and family.We will always be grateful to Finola for her commitment to our Cork Association…a little home from home!…one of our own boy…!…rest Finola….hugs John and Judy Cawley
Our sincere sympathy to John and all the Barry family on the passing of Finola. May she Rest In Peace. We will remember you all in our prayers.
Mary and Jim Kelleher
My hurt hurts for Finola’s family and friends. She was a remarkable lady, kind, funny, loving. I had the great honour of working with Finola for many years.
Rest in peace my friend.
Sincere condolences to the Barry family on the very sad loss of your beloved Finola. We have such lovely memories of you all when you were our neighbours in Wavecrest. May Finola rest in peace
My sincerest condolences for you and your family. She had a wonderful life and loving family. May she rest in peace. The sweet memories will keep you strong.
Our sincere condolences to John, Colin, Rory, Tara, Kevin and families. A kind and beautiful lady. Rest in peace Finola
My sincere condolences to the Barry family. She was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
Sincere sympathy to my brother JOHN on the sad passing of his beloved wife Finola..
To Colin..Rory Kevin and Tara…your adored mother.
A wonderful mother…a lovely lady ..who will be sorely missed…
Our thoughts and prayers are with ye all at this difficult time..
May she rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to John & family on the sad passing of Finola. May she rest in peace.
As I watched the beautiful funeral service for Finola great memories of times past come flooding back when we were all together in Cork. We also have such wonderful memories of our visit to Canada in 1995. It is so sad to see Finolla gone but it is good that her suffering is over and that she is now in heaven. It was really sad to see your poor Dad walking behind Finola’s coffin. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A Anam Dilis.
Our deepest condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace.
Mothers are such anchors in our lives. May memories of joyful times together bring comfort to you to as we celebrate a life well lived, a woman well loved. Finola was such a lovely woman and she was so proud of her lovable family
My sincere sympathy to you John and your family on the passing of Finola .
From all of us at Ashford Homes, our deepest condolences to our friend and colleague Kevin and the family and friends of Finola. Sounds like she was a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace.