Barry Wendell McMahon

Obituary

Passed on

On November 8th, 2017, Barry Wendell McMahon passed away peacefully at Goodwin Lodge surrounded by family. Barry is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 58 years Shirley (nee Palen). Also survived by his daughter Kelly (Joel), son Keith (Gail), daughter Karin (Ian), grandkids Erin, Brett, Penny (Jay), Kelsey (Ryan), Taylor, Ryan, Cole, Campbell and Christine, brother Bill (Bea), sisters-in-law Frankie, Linda, Lorraine, Faye, Stephanie, Joan, brothers-in-law Murray, Richard and Jack and many nieces and nephews. Barry was born on August 26th, 1938 to Alex and Edith McMahon and lived his whole life in Teulon, MB. Barry was a very hard working man who always put his family first. Barry worked for the Department of Highways and then moved to the Hosiery mill. From there Barry went to work as a custodian at Teulon Collegiate Institute until his retirement after 32 years. Barry loved to cook and often cooked Sunday dinner. He also loved to bake and always helped Shirley make all of the Christmas goodies. Shirley’s favorite holidays to celebrate with Barry were their anniversary and Christmas. Barry loved hunting and it was always a big adventure when hunting season rolled around. What started as a yearly outing with his buddies soon became a cherished family tradition with his son, son-in-law and grandkids. He coached baseball for several years and always made time to drive his son to hockey and his girls to figure skating. He was always a home body, but his favorite trip was when he and Shirley flew to Campbell River to see his sister Irene and to see the ocean. Barry took pride in everything he did and was always tinkering, building bird houses and gardening. He loved horses – riding out on his horse Peggy with his buddies and going to “the Downs” to help his Dad Alex. Barry’s grandkids were the light of his life and they all agree that he gave the best bear hugs. Even in his failing health Barry always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He fought a hard battle and now he is at peace. We will miss you and love you always. Shirley and family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of Teulon Hospital and Goodwin Lodge for their exceptional care and unwavering compassion during Barry’s last years. At Barry’s request there will be no funeral. A private family interment to follow “2 hours before sunset on a sunny summer day” just as Barry wished. Family is in the process of setting up a memorial bursary in Barry’s name – as Barry has said “ if every student who walked the halls during my 32 years at T.C.I. donated something, think of how many kids we could help”. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to this bursary, at the T.D. Bank, Teulon Branch, account No. 6214734 or to Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital Foundation or Goodwin Lodge Teulon Foundation – donations for both can be sent to Teulon Memorial Health District Foundation Inc. Box 312 Teulon, MB., R0C 3B0.

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