Barry Mann

Obituary

Passed on

The family of Barry Mann wish to announce the passing of our dearest husband, dad, grandpa and great- grandpa. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 15, 2018 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be forever remembered by his wife Violet and his children: Shelley (David) Fujii, Darryl (Tracy) Mann, Duane (Heather) Mann. Grandchildren: Bret (Shanece), Tyler, Serena, Nicholas, Felicia, Julia, Kurtis and great- daughter Anayah Rae. Surviving brothers are: George (Tove) Mann, Bill (Louise) Mann and sisters-in-law Carol Mann, Lynn Mann, Ethel and Clarence Olson, and brother-in-law Don Allard. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Barry/Dad was born in Stonewall on October 26, 1943 the youngest son of Robert Sr. and Kathleen Mann. Barry married the love of his life, Violet Lowery on July 27, 1963. They raised their three children in Stonewall with a lot of love. Dad worked as a butcher who first sold oranges to mom instead of weiners she had ordered! He worked at the co-op in Stonewall, then he and mom ran the store in Marquette. He was proprietor of Stonewall Septic Service and ran our family farm Sheldarane Dairy Farm. He was a member of Stonewall-Rockwood Fire Department for 40 years and during that time he acquired the position of Fire Chief. He was passionate about driving school bus for the Interlake School Division for 30 years until his health deteriorated. Dad/Barry loved to spend time with his boys hunting, fishing and camping. He was a jack of all trades and loved to work on small engines. The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the Doctors at Cancer Care and to Dr. Pinniger at Stonewall Hospital. At Dad/Barry’s request there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers donations may be forwarded to Stonewall Palliative Care or Stonewall- Rockwood Firefighters Association.

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