In memory of

Barbara Ann Gee

September 11, 1933 - December 23, 2024

Barbara Ann Gee (affectionately knows as Babs and Bubbles) passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 23, 2024 in her 91st year.

Born in Toronto, Ontario to Albert and Edith Phillips. Predeceased by her husband Morrison Gee. Mother to Shirley-Ann, Debbie (Albert) and Laurie (Dave). Grandmother to Matthew (Sarah) and Chad (Toreigh) and great grandmother to Blake, Grace, Jake and Joelle.

Barbara was a professional Ballerina and performed at the Toronto Exhibition. She was the neighbourhood mom to many children and this love was what brought her to a long career at the Toronto District School Board of Education. Barbara started the North York Secretaries association where she also held a position as the President.

Her smile and humour will be missed by all who loved her.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Barbara Gee on June 6th ,2025.
It will be held outdoors at Milliken District park in Scarborough from 1 pm- 3 pm.
Please bring memories and anything you would like to share.
Light refreshments will be available.

Guestbook

(5 of 8)

Carolyn Rooke (Family friend)

Entered December 28, 2024 from Belleville

I know my mom and dad will be thrilled to see your mom in heaven

Carole Goodfellow (Friend)

Entered December 30, 2024 from Oshawa

Shirley and her Mom were gracious hosts and invited me to share Christmas with them a few years back . I will always appreciate the hospitality and warm welcome they provided to me during a difficult time ♥️

Dierdre (friend)

Entered January 1, 2025 from Oshawa

What a wonder legacy your mother has left, she will be fondly remembered by all she touched. Hold onto you happy memories ...... she is always with you. God Bless

Frances MacDonald (Cousin in law)

Entered January 5, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely, lively and welcoming woman. Such a tough disease to watch a loved one go through. I hope you and Laurie are doing Ok.

Sharon Turnbull-Schmitt (worked together in TDSB)

Entered January 10, 2025 from ERIN

Barbara Gee was my executive assistant. She was a brilliant communicator and remarkable problem solver and leader to be admired. Her advocacy for the secretaries of North York was exemplary. Without hesitation she invited the Director to her office to meet about the proposed contract for secretaries and the inequities it contained. After that meeting, the contract was changed to address those issues! She was able to build trust with each and every administrator in her family of schools. She was respected and valued as a knowledgeable resource to others, not just in her family of schools but across the Board.. To me, she was an invaluable resource and advocate. For all of us, Barbara went well beyond her responsibilities to resolve problems, make change and create a positive work environment. Her bubbling personality, dedication to education and desire to make the world a better place for our youth was greatly missed when she retired. On a daily basis, we missed her joyous laugh, sparkling eyes and her valued loyalty friendship.
Since then, I was blessed to have Barbara remain my friend.