In memory of

Susan Barker

August 29, 1944 - March 25, 2017

Susan Marie Barker (NEE Stumpf) August 29, 1944 - March 25, 2017
On Saturday March 25, 2017, at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Cherished wife of Stephen Barker for almost 29 wonderful years. Steve's death preceded Susan's by just a few days. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Susan was the second child of Herbert and Kathleen (née Connell). Susan will be lovingly remembered by her stepdaughter Roberta Barker, brothers Robert, Thomas, and Daniel, sisters Lucy and Mary Ann, other extended family members, and her many friends. She was predeceased by her brother Jonathan. Susan enjoyed a long career as an English teacher. Devoted to her profession, she touched the lives of many in Toronto, Kitchener and Kincardine secondary schools. Visitation will be on Thursday March 30, at 9:30 AM, at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre. The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.etouch.ca. Those wishing to make a donation in Susan’s memory are invited to do so to the charity of their choice.

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Tara Huk

Entered March 28, 2017

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the loss of both Susan and Steve. They were both a joy to work with on all their travels and I feel fortunate to have met them both.
A hug to the Barker family. Tara Huk

Nancy and Bob Harvey (friend and colleague)

Entered March 28, 2017 from Kincardine

Bob and I were shocked to hear that Susan, both a dear friend and a colleague at Kincardine District Secondary School, had died. Susan was a knowledgeable,compassionate and dedicated English teacher. She always had time to be an attentive listener to students and teachers alike. Susan was lovingly known as the teacher who laid claim to the "flat earth" possibility with her students: she had a
wonderful sense of humour. Susan made learning fun and meaningful and she will be dearly missed by all who loved and respected her. I will deeply miss Susan's friendship, her trust and her love.

JIm Knight (Student)

Entered March 29, 2017 from Lawrence, Kansas

The woman I knew as Miss Stumpf taught me English when she first started teaching in the 70s. She was a kind woman, who visited me in the hospital when I was sick, who took time to talk to me one-to-one and who treated me with much more respect than my teenage self deserved. I'm very saddened to hear of her passing much too soon. I've always had warm memories of her as my teacher many years ago at Glenview High School.

Laurie Turley-Michel (Former Student)

Entered March 29, 2017 from Estero, Florida

I was a student of Mrs. Barker's back in the 1970's, at Glenview Park Secondary School. She was truly a gift to teaching and one of the main reasons I love to read today. Please accept my condolences. This world lost a gem.

Gillian Mason (Fellow Chorister in Bel Canto Singers)

Entered March 29, 2017 from Scarborough

Lucy:

My sincere condolences in the death of your sister Susan. You have my deepest sympathy.

Gillian
(Alto)

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