William Barry Melvin Gibb

William Barry Melvin Gibb

Barry was born in Bancroft Ontario, son of the late Ethel and Melvin Gibb. Barry is survived by his loving wife, Helen Gibb, and cherished family: his children William Sean Gibb (Juho Gibb) Hamamatsu, Japan; Jeannetta Gibb-Bell (Tom Bell), Cambridge, Ontario; Nathan Gibb (Alison Abrera-Gibb), Ottawa, Ontario; his beloved grandchildren: Ray Gibb, Cadence Bell, Leah Bell, Ivy Bell, Kristina Gibb-Lewis, Sean Gibb, Aleyna Gibb. Barry is also survived by his brother Keith Gibb, Blackstock, Ontario as well as many nieces and nephews.

Barry’s early years were spent in Bancroft, Prescott and Toronto. Educated in Toronto, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, and Bishop’s University, Lennoxville, Quebec. His passion for education led to a fulfilling career within the provincial and federal school systems. He enjoyed every new stage and finished his career at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.

Moving to the South Shore of Nova Scotia for retirement, he treasured his friends and his many new adventures in this beautiful area.

We would like to extend our appreciation to Chandlers' Funeral Home for their assistance.

Helen and family wish to thank Barry’s family and palliative care doctors for the wonderful care provided, as well as Queens General Hospital and the kind nursing staff of the V.O.N for their constant attention that allowed Barry to stay in his home for his final days.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home. At Barry’s request, a private service will be held for family. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation (Donate - Queens General Hospital Foundation) or the Victoria Order of Nurses ( victorian-order-of-nurses-for-nova-scotia | CharityProfile | Donate Online) or Donations Processing Centre, 100-2315 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON K1G 9Z9.