It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Nana, sister, Aunt and friend, Barbara Elizabeth (Crooks ) Gaston on April 5, 2023 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Barbara is survived by her three sons; David, Brian, Michael (Michelle Phillips ), grandchildren; Ceilidh, Alex, and Amelia, brother, Lawrence, Ancaster, ON, and sister Linda Crooks-Joyce ( George Croft ) St. Albert, AB/ Cole Harbour, NS, and many nieces, nephews and cousins in NS. Predeceased by her husband, the love of her life, Cliff, her parents; Lillian and Lawrence Crooks, sisters; Yvonne DeWolfe, Joan Lalonde and brothers; Bruce Dorey and Harold (Mickey ) Dorey.
Barbara was a very kind and compassionate person which lead to her choosing the nursing field as her vocation in life and later on as a teacher’s aide with the Ottawa School Board. Barbara was an avid shopper, Value Village was where she could be found (with Marg B) as well as most of her treasures!
Visitation will take place at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Service, on Friday, April 28, 2023 beginning at 1 p.m., followed by the interment at 3 p.m.
“When my time in this world comes to an end, gather my friends who knew me best, play some great music, mix glitter in with my ashes and let the wind take me to all the places I never got a chance to see, but most importantly, remember me by living the rest of your life smiling”.
-Stefanie Bennett-Henry
Digital Guestbook
George and Linda Phillips
Renee Joyce
It’s your laugh I hear the most when I think of you! Teehee! Love in my heart for you always. Auntie! Love & hugs to my cousins, David, Brian & Mike! Xo
Paula (Gaston) & Roland Cardozo
Dear David, Brian, & Michael:
Our sincerest condolences. I have such fond memories of our summers at the cottage. Aunt Barbara was one of the kindest people I have ever known.
wanda nicholson
RIP Aunt Barbara ,you will forever be in my thoughts, but I know you are reunited with Uncle Cliff the love of your life ,who you have missed since the day he left you, now you are finally together again..
Savannah and Kevin and Colleen
We sorry for your loss
Nathalie Corneau
I remember running home after school hoping you would be at our home visiting… i loved to listen to your stories, listen to your laugh, play cards or just simply hang around…you were such an influence in my life and brought such joy… loved our thursday night walks ( won’t say what we did its between you my mom and i? loved our special shopping spree’s especially garage sale hunting…i am in disbelief love you till we meet again xo
Gerald & Brenda Gaston
Gerry always had good visits at the lake & remembers Barb going to the garage sales . Your Dad drove her & Aunt Marg . May she rest in peace ?
Linda Fahie
So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing...condolences to one and all...it is so hard losing a sibling...God love you all
Jacqueline Dorey
Condolences to all, Barb was a sweetheart! I have a lot of good
memory’s of the family’s visits to N.S. May she rest in peace
Karin Lacey
My sincere condolences. She will live on in all your memories forever.
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.