Shirley Jenkins Barber

Died: July 31, 2011 | Place: Sakura House

Obituary

JENKINS BARBER, Shirley……Peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock on Sunday, July 31, 2011, Shirley Jenkins-Barber in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ted Barber and the late Graham Jenkins. Loving mother of Brian Jenkins, Gary Jenkins and his wife Claudia Russell, Glenna Boyle and her husband Bernie. Proud grandmother of Kevin, Kelsey, Brendan, Emily and Alexandra. Dear sister of Gerry Fawcett. Dearly missed by the Barber family, John (Norma), Steve (Jacquie), Glenn, Kara, James, Alex, Nicole and Scott. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Shirley’s love of music filled her life. Through the years she was involved with Windsor Light Opera, Seniors Jubilee, Georgian Girls and The Nostalgic Theatre. She was a soloist and member of numerous choirs in both Ontario and Florida. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be conducted at the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON. on Thursday, August 4 at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sakura House, 715180 County Road 4, R.R. #5, Woodstock, ON, N4S7V9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

23s Comments

  1. Carman dyer August 1, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Ted
    I heard of Shirley’s passing while at the Club. While we knew the event was going to occur but it is always sad when it is final.
    Our thoughts have been with you for many months and will be on Thursday. Unfortunately Perlita and I will not be there as we are booked in Muskoka for 3 days.
    We hope that Shirley was peaceful and comfortable in her final hours and that you may remember many happy times that you had together.
    Carman and Perlita

  2. michael & elena saffran August 2, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Dear Ted:

    We are saddened to hear that Shirley has passed on. She was a lovely lady and a friend. Both Elena and I extend our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. She is at peace and suffers no longer.

    Kindest regards,

    Mike & Elena

  3. Gil and Mary Allsop August 2, 2011 at 11:34 am

    My favourite memory of Shirley is back in the 60’s. While attending my brother’s wedding in Windsor, I heard this fantastic, gorgeous voice singing in the choir loft behind me. When I turned around, there was Shirley. Absolutely amazing voice! We sometimes ran into her in Florida and talked about old times. Our sincere condolences to her family.

    Mary and Gil Allsop

  4. Sandra Sadowski August 2, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Glenna and family,

    I’m very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You’re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember happy moments with her and know that she is in a better place of peace and no suffering. God Bless.

    -Sandra

  5. Lori Scott-Pinter August 2, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Dear Glenna, Gary, Brian and Ted:
    My deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of a beautiful woman. May your wonderful, blessed memories sustain you at this time.
    I feel truly blessed to have known Shirley and been able to spend some time with her. God bless
    Lori

  6. Juan Sanchez August 2, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Hello Glenna~

    Very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My apologies for not being able to attend the funeral on Thursday but I have the Town Meeting for the FMCC employees. Please take whatever time you need to be with your family. My deepest condolences. Juan

  7. Jim and Darlene Cuthbert August 2, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    We were blessed in 1974 to have “Mrs. Jenkins” (my husband’s high school English teacher) perform at our wedding in Amherstburg. We can still hear here beautiful voice filling the church 38 years later. She sang “The Twelfth of Never” and “We’ve Only Just Begun”. The Choir of Angels in Heaven has a new soloist. May God keep her in His care and comfort her family at this most tender time.

  8. Sean O'Connor August 2, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    My sincerest condolences on the death of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

  9. Donald C. Hyland August 3, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Ted, Brian, Gary, Glenna —
    Sincere sympathy to you from the Hyland family. Her beautiful singing will be missed — It is now in heaven!
    A great lady is now resting in peace. The Glenwood-Massey area has long missed her.
    Don Hyland

  10. June McKay August 3, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I will always remmeber Shirley’s beautiful smile, her extraordinary faith ,and determination to live life to the fullest.
    The memories of my association with her through the T.N.T. will be treasured .
    My prayer is that you, Ted, and the family will know a very real sense of God’s peace and presence during the dark days.

  11. Kathie England Menogue August 3, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Dear Glenna,
    So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Mothers are such important people in our lives and its so difficult to lose one. Cherish all your great memories and that will help you through this sad time. Please extend my deepest sympathies to your brothers. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  12. Joy Veres August 3, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I was so sorry to hear of Shirley’s death even though her pain and weakness are done. The Heavenly choir is welcoming a great new soprano soloist. My love and prayers are with Ted and the Jenkins and Barber families.
    Joy Veres

  13. Valerie (Veres) Moretti August 3, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    This brings our heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Barber and to Brian, Gary and Glenna, their spouses and children as you all mourn the loss of dear Mrs. Jenkins-Barber. I have such happy memories of growing up at Glenwood United —- and there’s this soprano background music that could only be provided by Shirley Jenkins. I have always been warmly embraced by Shirley and am grateful that her long illness is over. This brings prayers for your grief and prayers of thanksgiving for having known such a happy soul. You’ve all been in our daily prayers for such a long time. with love and sympathy Valerie Moretti and family

  14. David, Joan, Laurel and Bruce August 4, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Shirley was a bright star that shone and sang life’s joy to those she knew and loved. We feel so blessed to have been a part of Shirley’s life for so many years. Her frequent, newsy letters giving us all the details of her busy life, and updates on her beloved family, were highlights that kept us in such intimate touch that we never felt the long miles that divided us. We were so happy for Shirley when Ted and she married. The last few years have been wonderful for her, a new beginning. Thank you Ted.
    We have been amazed by the way Shirley faced with courage and humour the serious health problems that arose. An inspiration to us all.

    We will miss you, Shirley, and we hold your memory in our hearts.

  15. Stew Toll August 4, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    Hello Ted
    My deepest sympathy on Shirley’s passing. She was such a vibrant, talented and outgoing person. Many years ago when I was a teenager at Clinton Collegiate Teen Town dances I first met Shirley as “the teacher’s wife”. Our paths crossed again as I heard her beautiful solos in Windsor. I’m so glad you had some years to spend together.
    My thoughts are with you.
    Stew Toll

  16. John and Lana Prosser August 8, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    Our thoughts are with you—

  17. Allen & Wanda Prosser August 8, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Dear Ted,

    Only those who have lost a wife understand your sorrow. All that Shirley has given you will be a part of your life forever.

    With much Sympathy, Wanda & Allen

  18. Allen & Wanda Prosser August 8, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Dear Gerry, Audrey and Family,

    There are some things that never, ever leave us. A sister’s love is one of them. Take comfort in knowing that Shirley will be with you, in spirit and heart, forever.

    With Much Sympathy, Wanda & Allen

  19. Allen & Wanda Prosser August 8, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Dear Brian, Gary, Glenna and families,

    We wish each and everyone of you much comfort in the loss of your Mother. We know that your hearts ache for what it has loved and lost. So, gently wrap yourselves in the warm memories of your mother and let the love that held each of you close to her continue to bring you strength and comfort.

    With much Sympathy, Wanda & Allen

  20. Judy Funkenhauser (Skoyles) August 8, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Dear Glenna, Gary, Brian and Ted,
    This is such a small space to say all that Aunt Shirley was in my life. I shall always remember summers at OTF, winters in Florida, her part in my wedding both giving a shower and singing at the ceremony, and the last visit at Sakura House when she mustered the strength to caress Heidi’s face in her hands. I shall always love and remember her. With love and deepest condolences from Judy Funkenhauser (Skoyles)

  21. Terence (Terry) Prosser August 9, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    My sincere condolences to my cousin Shirley’s husband Tom, her children Brian, Gary, Glenna and her brother Gerry and their families.

    My thoughts are with you.

    Sincerely,
    Terry Prosser
    Escondido, California

  22. Terence (Terry) Prosser August 9, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Correction… My condolence should read, “My sincere condolences to my cousin Shirley’s husband Ted…

    Sincerely,
    Terry Prosser

  23. Bernard St. Louis August 13, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Brian,
    Most sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Penny and I send our condolences to you and your family.
    Yours in Rotary.
    Bernie

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