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
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Penny Foster
Bev & Ted Cook
We have so many fond memories of our time together on Downpatrick Road. Barb was such a kind and loving caregiver for our boys. Our thoughts are with you, David, Brian and Michael.
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Vince, Jo, Luca and Julia Beumer
We are blessed and so thankful for the kindness Mrs. Gaston always showed us. Our deepest condolences to Mike, Brian Dave, and the whole family.
May she rest in peace.
Cathy Pendrith
Auntie Barbara was such a kind, generous and fun person. I cherish the memories of the Christmas dinners she hosted and our family time at the trailer. We were blessed to know such a lovely spirit. My deepest condolences to David, Brian and Michael. Love, Cousin Cathy
Amanda Delorme
My deepest condolences to your and the family in this time off loss
Jackie & Bill Hergott
Our condolences Linda, to you & all the family on the loss of your sister.
Cheryl MacKinnon
Linda and family: Mac and I want to express our sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tanya Przybyla
My condolences to you and yours.
She was a beautifully loving soul.
Bless her.
Brian Chamberlain
May the lessons you Mom taught you, the love she gave, and the way she cared for people always live on in you. My sincere condolences.
Jodie Gilvear (Diotte)
You will be remembered as a kind and loving mother and grandmother Barb. May you rest in peace and be reunited with your love Cliff ❤️ Love and hugs to your boys Mike, Dave and Brian.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mom and dad. Sending big hugs to Mike, Brian and David