Martin Joseph Barkley

Died: January 9, 2013 | Place: Victoria Hospital

Obituary

BARKLEY, Martin Joseph….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, Martin Barkley in his 59th year. Beloved longtime partner of Rhyna and her daughters Shona (Todd) and Monique and their children Ashley, Jeremy, Anthony, Rhyna and Zoe. Loving son of Annie and the late James. Dear brother of Jim (Bridie), John, Tom (Irene), Vincent (Lynn), Marie (Harry), Sheila (Victor) and Stephanie (Jimmy). Also missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Northern Ireland. He recently retired from Ford after 25+ years. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2 pm. Cremation to follow. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations may be made to PAWS, 2300 Lawrence Avenue East, PO Box 73039, Toronto, ON M1P 2R2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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  1. Shona & Todd Thomas January 10, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    WE will miss you Martin . You have been a Big part of our Life and we have many great memories !
    I will never forget all the great things you did for Ashley and Jeremy .
    Love and kisses from all of us .

  2. Lydia January 10, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Martin, you are sadly missed!
    Thank you for your warm welcome on my many extended visits with you and Rhyna and especially for taking the time and patience to drive through snowstorms (to NL and NWO)for Christmas/New Years! You always were a great sport!
    I will always remember your kindnesses, your upbeat and positive attitude and most of all your great sense of humor.
    See you later, on the other side…..

  3. Ashley January 11, 2013 at 1:02 am

    Uncle Martin,
    it is still hard to believe. I’ll miss you terribly but i am happy to know you are no longer suffering. your wonderful smiles and great sense of humour will always bring smiles to my face when missing you. Until we meet again. I’ll see you later!!
    Love ashley!

  4. Stephen January 11, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Uncle Martin,

    I have never met anyone who had such a strong will for living and life. No matter what you went through you still kept a smile on your face and an upbeat attitude. Everyone you came in contact with could see your zest for life and how much you loved and cared for people. I count my self lucky to have had you as my God Father and being able to share our great times together. I am going to miss our late night chats about life and having you around to hangout with. Your memory will always live on in our hearts. I love you Uncle Martin.

  5. Mary Pike January 11, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Martin always thought you were a kind and gentle person.
    I know you put up a fight to live,as you loved life.
    you will me missed.
    you are in my prayers

  6. Adam and Rita Burrows January 13, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Sending our condolences to you Tommy, Irene, and family.

  7. maureen mckeown January 19, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Very sorry to hear about Martin’s passing. My brother Jessie Oliver let me know.
    Hope all the family are ok, seeing we are scatter all over.
    Maureen

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