Obituary

Bunting, Barbara (ne´e Powell). Died early on January 1, 2015 at Toronto Grace Hospital aged 94. Predeceased by Alan, her beloved husband of 62 years in 2001, her dear sister Mary Hodgkin in 2004, her dear grand daughter Elizabeth Wiley in 2007. Mourned by her loving daughters Helen Jenkins (Glyn), Kit Racette (Paul) and Sarah Bunting (Phil Clephan), her dear brother Phil Powell, brother-in-law Reg Bunting, sister-in-law Gwen Ireland, five much loved grandchildren and spouses, twelve adored great grandchildren. Barbara had enjoyed 12 happy years at Christie Gardens after an adventurous life including years as a teacher at Overland Drive Elementary School, York Mills Elementary School, Don Mills Junior High, Mackenzie Collegiate and Amberley School. She lived on both sides of the Atlantic, notable for a happy decision to return to Toronto after thirteen years of retirement in England, a tribute to a much loved city. Visiting at Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst St., 6:00 til 9:00 Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Cremation with a small service will take place at St. James Crematorium, 635 Parliament St., Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Barbara’s ashes will be scattered with Alan’s. Friends and colleagues are invited to join family at “Barbara’s Wake” to be held at a later date. Nothing would delight her more than to see you all there enjoying yourselves.

Visitation

Date
January 07, 2015
Location
 
Time
6-9 p.m.

Service

Date
January 08, 2015
Location
St. James Cemetery Chapel, 635 Parliament Street Toronto ON
Time
11 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Private Cremation To Follow
Time
 

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January 08, 2015
Lucy Fealdman
I am so saddened to learn of dear Barbara's passing. My heartfelt condolences to dear Sarah, Kit and Helen and all the family. Much love LUCY FEALDMAN
January 07, 2015
Suzanne Singh
Mrs. Bunting was a very special person. I had the privilege of knowing her for over the past 10 years. She will be missed!
January 05, 2015
Jennifer Ireland
On behalf of my father, Derek Ireland, myself and my husband Roy, we would like to pass on our sincerest condolences to Barbara's family. Although I only met Barbara a couple of times, I was struck by her lively spirit and engaging personality. I'm sure she will be missed... I would like to pass along this quote: "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." Jennifer Ireland
January 05, 2015
Lyne Prud'homme
My deepest sympathies to Kit and the entire family. Sending warm thoughts xo