Barbe passed away Feb 16 2014 surrounded by her family at St Joseph鈥檚 Hospital in Comox. She believed she would reunite with her family gone before her.
Barbe was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on December 24 1929 to Reginald and Clara Shute. She grew up in Trail B.C. where she met and married her husband Merle Paisley in 1948. Merle was in construction and they moved several times before settling on Vancouver Island in 1956 to raise their two boys. In the seventies they immigrated to California where Barbe operated a board and care retirement home. They retired back to Vancouver Island to be near their grandchildren and family.
Barbe was a great cook and always had extra in the pot for any extras that may have arrived home with her family. Barbe grew up in the depression years and always believed in helping those less fortunate than others. Many a meal and laughter was had around her table.
Barbe loved all her extended family and their children always staying in touch with them and letting each know that they were a family. Barbe had great humor and loved to laugh. Barbe spoke her mind and you were never left wondering what she meant with her thoughts.
Barbe was predeceased by her husband Merle and her son Michael. Remaining to rejoice in having felt her love, son Len, grandchildren Darren, Cole, Nathan and Christie, great grandchildren Kiera and Dominique.
There will be a service to commemorate her life Saturday March 15, 2:00 at Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan road.