It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay,

Doris Mary Barbour age 81 years

( Dec. 10, 1942 - May 13, 2024)

Predeceased by her husband; Thomas Perry Barbour, parents; Harry and Carrie Dowding, grand daughter; Jenny Barbour and son-in-law; Roger Howell.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are son; Perry (Lillian), daughters; Sharon, Roxann (Sheldon) and special son; Jamie Dowding (Leah), brothers; Sandy (Margaret), Bill (Daisy),  Winston (Barbara), Harry (Sandra),  Barry (Rosalind) and  her loving dedicated sister; Roma Dowding, grandchildren; Tommy (Wanda), Terri (Julie), Steven (Shelley) , Kayla (Matt), Natasha (Justin), great grandchildren; Adison, Jake, Jayden, Madison, Kadin, Chase, Jack, Patricia, Krosby, Bennett, Logan, Xander and a large circle of  family members, friends and her extended family at Bonnews Lodge.

Doris was adored by all of her family and friends.

A very caring and thoughtful person who loved unconditionally. She was an excellent support to her grand daughter; Jenny; who are now reunited.

In 1973, Doris and Tom moved back from St. John's with their family to start up their own business; Seabird / Barbour's Snack Bar/ Game Room / Restaurant.

She worked many dedicated hours providing a service to her community until she retired. She made wonderful  friendships and memories made, especially when her customers speak highly of her and reminisce about the "TIMES WHEN".

She also served her community Church; St. Thomas United Church, Pound Cove, where she was an organist and  a UCW  member until closing.

"Our Mother's Heart"

There was a beautiful place w e could always call home.

It wasn't a house we once lived in or a town we grew up in but a 'Special Place"

A place of hope and encouragement, happiness and love.

A place where we were all welcomed a lways and that place was our "Mother's Heart"

You will be forever loved and dearly missed.

In keeping with her wishes and we as family were reminded often, Cremation will take place.

There will  be visitation for family and friends on June 8, 2024 from 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. and 7 P.M. - 8 P.M. followed by a celebration of life at 8 P.M. - 9 P.M. for family and close friends.

As an expression of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Doris' memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.