Obituary of Barry Matchem

Age 59, Halifax. It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother Barry at the QEll Hospital on Saturday October 8, 2016. Barry worked for the City of Halifax, Parks and Grounds with over 30 years of service. Barry was a proud uncle who had all the time in the world for his nieces and nephews who he adored and cherished.  He leaves behind his sisters and brothers who made sure they spent every holiday together while they laughed, joked and reminisced about their childhood memories.  He leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters, Mildred (Allan), Wade, Wendy (Peter), Clifford (Leisa), Elizabeth (Paul), Glen (Treena), and Todd (Kim). His nieces and nephews, Gale, Tony (Crystal), Amanda, Michael (Katelyn), Felicia, Brandon, Brooke, Christopher, Austin, Avery and six great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Hilda; sister, Sylvia. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, where visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13th from 6-8pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 14th at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Halifax where he will be laid to rest with his parents.  Family flowers only. Donations in Barry’s memory can be made to Children’s Wish Foundation or local SPCA.