On Friday, December 20th, 2024 Reta Elizabeth Barrett (nee Campbell) sadly passed away as a result of a sudden stroke. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Flavelle (Bob), and three children Kate Glover (nee Barrett) (Rob) of Englehart, ON, Geoff (Susan) of Chelsea, QC and Andrew (Jennifer) of Dewdney BC, and her ten grandchildren Rowan, North, Mattias, Quinn, Fisher, Nevaeh, Sasha, Lydia, Asher and Joshua.
Elizabeth was born to Reginald and Eva Campbell (nee Elliott) on November 23, 1942, in Sudbury, Ontario. She shared her birthday with her twin sister Mary Anderson (pre-deceased) whom she adored along with her younger brothers, John and David, and her adopted but beloved “Sippin’ Sistas”.
Elizabeth attended Queen’s University, graduating with a BA in Biology. Here she also met and married Flavelle on June 18th, 1966. Later in her life, Elizabeth returned to school at age 50 where she attended York University’s Fine Arts program and graduated Summa Cum Laude, further honing her wonderful painting and sculpting skills that brought her much appreciated personal pride as well as wide praise and enjoyment from those who loved her art. Elizabeth recognized beauty in all that she saw and everyone she met and was so skilled in translating that beauty into her art.
Elizabeth and her family spent years in southern Ontario living in Toronto, Cambridge, and King City while summer cottaging and eventually retiring to Sturgeon Point. Another important ‘home’ for Elizabeth was her Church family, particularly Fenelon Falls United Church, and in the summer, Sturgeon Point Union Church in the Kawarthas. Elizabeth served as a Board Member at Fenelon United Church and seasonally decorated the halls and entrances in more recent years. This community also introduced Elizabeth to the incredible work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and led to her joining the Fenelon Falls organization. For those wishing to make a donation in Elizabeth’s name, you can do so at the following link: grandmotherscampaign.org
Flavelle, Katie, Geoff, Andrew and family have incredible gratitude for the spectacular love, kindness and selfless generosity Elizabeth has given to all of our lives. It was clear to everyone how, more than anything, she adored her family first and foremost in her life.
Elizabeth’s family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Lindsay’s Ross Memorial Hospital, particularly the team at the Palliative Care unit. Funeral arrangements have tentatively been set for Saturday April 26 at Fenelon Falls United Church, where all can gather to celebrate this testament to a much appreciated person and a spectacular life loved and well lived. To leave an on-line condolence, make a donation by cheque or share a story or photo please visit: www.jardinefuneralhome.com or call 705-887-3130
