Obituary for Gordon Barrie Hussey
Gordon Barrie Hussey (July 17, 1939 - February 7, 2021)
Barrie passed away at the age of 81 in the Kingston General Hospital.
Barrie was predeceased by his wife of 29 years, France Brind'amour, mother Marion Gibson, stepfather Weir Neill and great granddaughter Quinn Kerber.
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He is survived by his children from a previous marriage (Jane Francis): Don Hussey (Andrea), Sean Hussey (Christine), Sarah Wrzosek and his step children Michel Walsh and Evelyn Walsh.
Barrie also leaves behind five grandchildren: Jordan, Jessica, Ryan, Amie and Reagan; two step grandchildren: Keith and Jake and great grandchild Ivy.
Barrie spent his younger years in Ottawa. By his late teens, Barrie had moved to Churchill Manitoba where he began a career in radio and television with the CBC that eventually took him to Regina, Ottawa and Toronto. After the CBC, Barrie worked in public relations for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and also taught media courses at Seneca College and Ryerson University. Barrie and France retired to Batawa, Ontario in 2010.
As per Barrie's wishes there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place.
Barrie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends for his kindness, generosity, optimism and sparkling sense of humour. If he could add a postscript, Barrie would most likely say "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Barrie passed away at the age of 81 in the Kingston General Hospital.
Barrie was predeceased by his wife of 29 years, France Brind'amour, mother Marion Gibson, stepfather Weir Neill and great granddaughter Quinn Kerber.
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He is survived by his children from a previous marriage (Jane Francis): Don Hussey (Andrea), Sean Hussey (Christine), Sarah Wrzosek and his step children Michel Walsh and Evelyn Walsh.
Barrie also leaves behind five grandchildren: Jordan, Jessica, Ryan, Amie and Reagan; two step grandchildren: Keith and Jake and great grandchild Ivy.
Barrie spent his younger years in Ottawa. By his late teens, Barrie had moved to Churchill Manitoba where he began a career in radio and television with the CBC that eventually took him to Regina, Ottawa and Toronto. After the CBC, Barrie worked in public relations for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and also taught media courses at Seneca College and Ryerson University. Barrie and France retired to Batawa, Ontario in 2010.
As per Barrie's wishes there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place.
Barrie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends for his kindness, generosity, optimism and sparkling sense of humour. If he could add a postscript, Barrie would most likely say "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."