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Roger Francis posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Deepest condolences to family and friends. I met Barb in grad school. She was always a pleasure to work with and a gifted thinker. Barb will be remembered for her optimism, her brilliance and an overall dear friend.
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Bonnie Baynham posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences for this very deep loss. I was blessed and honoured to work with barb for many years at the Health Unit and call her my friend for well over 30 years. Barb was a truly “shiney human being”. I loved her dearly. I’m not sure I’ve ever met such a remarkable woman. I could go on and on. My heart is very sad for her amazing family and for all of you who loved her. Sending much love out to you all xo Bonnie Baynham
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Nancy Gosse, Program Coordinator, Brooksong Retreat Centre posted a condolence
Monday, February 2, 2026
Although for only a brief time, I had the honor of knowing barb. She was truly a remarkable human being. Her beauty of spirit, kindness, gentle strength and embodiment of love leaves quite a legacy to inspire. May you be at peace and your spirit dance in the sunlight among the fields of flowers, your breath carry in the breezes across mountaintops and oceans... It was a gift to know you.
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Rich and Lin posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2026
barb was more than a neighbour. She was more like a friend. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing. She is gone too soon. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Rich and Lin
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Chris Bibby posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
My condolences to barb's family. A great lady in many ways!
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Bernadette Johns posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
I met Barb because we shared the same childcare provider.
Sweet and kind lady who I always enjoyed catching up with about our kids. Always smiling, caring and completely genuine person.
Analee and Campbell you are her pride and joy. Praying for strength and love to the whole family.
Bernadette Johns
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Jamie Root posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
I first met barb through my friendship with Analee. barb was so kind, always encouraging our imagination. I remember how welcoming the atmosphere barb and her family created and I was always so excited not only see Analee but also barb. barb’s warmth and kindness radiated from her and made everyone feel special. A feeling I still remember after many years.
Analee and family, thinking of you during this time. barb’s memory will continue to live on with all who knew her.
Jamie Root (née Nelson)
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Glenna Day Hicks posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
barb first came into my life, when I provide childcare for her and Glenn. I always enjoyed our time together. I admired barb so much. She was an awesome human. Always a pleasure when our paths crossed. barb was full of light and energy that made the world a wonderful place.
barb was so proud of her family.
Take good care of each other.
Glenna Day Hicks
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Sharon Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, January 22, 2026
A beautiful tribte to a beautiful lady. She was an inspiration to all she crossed paths with. My sincere condolences to barb's family. Cherish the memories.
Sharon Brown
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Dr. Leavitt lived her life in a way that should be an example to us all. She had a special and unique talent for bringing love to the world in ways it would be most impactful. Someone told a story at her living celebration of life that will stick with me forever. She heard that the daughter of her friend had a ringette game coming up, so she made a sign featuring the names of every kid on the team, went to the game, and cheered her heart out. That, to me, is one of the greatest things I've ever heard of someone doing. It is a microcosm of how barb fiercely, unflinchingly fought to make the world better in countless ways, even for people she had never met.
I have a memory of barb that I'd like to share. A number of years ago, I went to the St. Mary's pride festival. I was very anxious because I didn't have anyone to go with, but it was very important to me that I go. When I got there and got out of my car, the very person I happened to see was barb. My nerves were instantly calmed as she pulled me in for a big hug and a warm greeting. She told me something incredibly heartwarming, brave, and deeply meaningful. She said she was on her way to a drag storytime event, and that she was going to cheer as loudly as she could. Nobody was better at using their voice to make things better than barb.
I could share dozens of stories like that, where barb picked me up and comforted me in times where I needed it the very most.
These are difficult times we live in, and it can be easy to lose hope. barb held endless hope, courage, and belief that things can be better. She is everything that I believe is great about the world, and worth fighting for. Any time any one of us feels like we're losing hope, let's remember barb. Let's remember that there are people who need our voices, our efforts, and our cheers.
I will miss her very dearly. It is a great comfort that she has shown us all how to love and live in such a great way. She will inspire me forever.
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Kerri Jerome posted a condolence
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Glen, Analee, Campbell & Cait, what a beautiful life you all gave barb. We remember her as an incredible mom, wife, friend and gentle human with a huge heart. May all the beautiful memories you shared together carry you through this time. With love, the Fenton / Jerome families xo
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Deanne Sleeper posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Barb was a friend and a pink sister. We used to get together when the kids were all young. We had the Get Outdoors Club. Barb was always enthusiastic and fun no matter what we were doing. I'm sorry to hear about her passing. My deepest sympathy to her family.
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Gina Jung posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was such an integral part of the Covid team and was so helpful and caring to many of us nurses that relied on her experience and expertise. She was a lovely, caring lady and my heartfelt sympathy is extended to her family♡
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Cathy Smith uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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barb emanated love and light, she hosted over-the-top fun and creative parties, she had a twinkle in her eye and made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room
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Darlene Stashuk donated to Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. barb was an amazing coworker and friend. I will miss her excitement and joyfulness that she was known for. But most of all I will miss her excitement, especially when she saw that I had Hershey Kisses, and turtles at my desk. I became as barb would call me "her dealer" and she at time would leave me a little note at my desk thanking me for the chocolates. barb will be dearly missed not only by me, but by every life she touched. Her Living Celebration of Live was amazing and it will be my last fondness memory of her and how she smiled the whole time, what an inspiring person is was.
Take care
Darlene Stashuk
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Staff of Huron Perth Public Health donated to Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Dianne Kruse posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
barb was kind and compassionate to everyone she encountered. She truly was an angel and will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with during this difficult time. RIP barb.
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Julie Docker Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Where to start? I met barb as she was a very good customer for many years at The Flower Shop. She was our first customer to send flowers six times a year to a special friend as a Christmas gift, that amazing idea took off and it became a much loved special gift that other people did too. For me, barb was "light", she always had time to ask how I was and how my daughter was, and she stopped to hear the answer and was genuinely interested. During covid she was amazing, she never let on what her job was and I cannot imagine the stress she endured, but I could always hear the smile in her voice when she would call to send some "light" to someone. When she was able to come back into the store it was like a breath of fresh air and hope. She had an impact on me that I will never forget and I will always treasure it. barb you inspired in the quietest most respectful way and I thank you so much. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed and you will be remembered. All my love, Julie
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Marg Luna posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Saddened to hear of barb’s passing. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and co-workers.
Marg Luna, HPPH Board Director
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The family of Barbara Leavitt uploaded a photo
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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