Barry Moore Sr.
Born: March 3rd, 1943
Passed in: Membertou
Passed on: March 8th, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, brother, and grandfather, Barry Patrick Moore, who died at his home in Membertou on March 8, 2014.
Barry was born on March 3, 1943 and was the youngest son of the late Mr. Noel and Mary Eliza (Sylliboy) Moore of Membertou.
Barry was well known for his floor sanding business, a legacy left by his father and carried on for many decades in the Cape Breton area. Barry took great pride in providing the best workmanship in his floors. He was regarded by many as a true artisan and craftsman in his occupation. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, Barry was honoured by the Membertou community with a Life time Achievement Award.
Barry is survived by his son, Barry Jr.; daughters, Andrea (Joe Lahey), Lorelei MacEwan (Russell Christmas) and Miranda Marshall (Mike Eisenhauer); stepdaughter, Marcella Marshall, all of Membertou; stepson, Derek Johnson (Sharon) of Eskasoni. Barry is also survived by seven grandchildren and three godchildren, his close companion, Sheila Buffett; brothers, Dave (Theresa), of Sydney, Alfred of Summerside, PEI; sisters, Sister Dorothy Moore CSM, Sydney, Muriel Waldvogel (Peter), Membertou, Myrna Maclean (John), Sydney, and Carol Marie Moore, Eskasoni. He will also be sadly missed by his lifelong best friend, Carolyn Whalen and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Barry was predeceased by his wife, Linda Jane Moore (Johnson); brothers, Ralph Moore, Whycocomagh, Carl Moore, Membertou, and sister, Mary Margaret, Membertou, who died in infancy.
Visitation will take place at Barry’s home at 164 Membertou St., Membertou, beginning on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Salité at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.
