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DONALD CLIFFORD BARR
Born: Jun 12, 1954
Date of Passing: Sep 24, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD CLIFFORD BARR
On September 24, 2023 Donald Clifford Barr peacefully passed away in Victoria, British Columbia with his best friend Brandy by his side.
Don was born on June 12, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Ernie Barr and will be lovingly missed by his daughters, Jennifer (Andrew) and Sara; their mother Debbie; brothers, Larry and Brian (Sylvia); sister Cathy (Kerry); nephews, Jared, Matthew and Kelly; and niece Tabitha.
Don grew up in the north end of Winnipeg and loved to play sports, especially hockey at the Northwood Community Centre. He graduated from Sisler High School and spent his summers bartending at the Broken Wheel in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Don completed a refrigeration certification in his early 20s and worked for several arenas around Winnipeg. He went on to achieve an A.A.M. designation and eventually became Supervisor of the Commercial Valuation Branch at the City of Winnipeg. In 1999, Don was recruited for the position of City Assessor/Director of Assessment, Tax & Real Estate at the City of Regina. Due to health reasons, he retired in 2017. Don loved football, hockey, travelling, music, and nature. In August of 2022, he fulfilled his dream of moving out to Victoria, BC. Don’s positive outlook on life no matter what the circumstance was an inspiration to us all and will never be forgotten.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2023
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Maureen and I wish the Barrs our sympathies. It's been a lifetime since we have seen you guys, that's life...Donny you were one of the good guys! - Posted by: Timm Slaney (Cousin) on: Nov 11, 2023
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My brother Todd and I worked with Donny at Keewatin arena in the early to mid 80's . He was an excellent Supervisor & always enjoyed working with him , learning the trade and yes, his fun stories of Detroit Lakes . Our sympathies go out to his family . - Posted by: LEE (Co-Worker) on: Nov 02, 2023
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I played hockey with him. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Gary kehler (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2023
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Know your brother - Posted by: Lorna Hassler Lin Rosenbaum (Friends of Larry ) on: Oct 14, 2023
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I just saw this, my deepest condolences to the Barr family. - Posted by: Terry Slaney (New Zealand) (Cousin) on: Oct 06, 2023
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I grew up in Winnipeg, just down the street from the Barr household. I attended school from 2-12 and University with Don's brother Brian. As a result, I spend many a day at the Barr household playing all kinds of games with Larry, Brian and Donny. Street hockey and football in front of their house was an almost daily event it seemed. As I write this note, my mind is flooded with memories of Donny and the Barr family. Too many to mention. It is a sad day indeed. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Dan Lyzun (Friend and Neighbour) on: Sep 30, 2023