tIt is with great sadness that the family of Graydon Pye Barnes announces his sudden passing at the Bonne Bay Health Centre, in Norris Pt, NL, on Friday, September 5th, 2014, at the age of 88 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife of 57 years Mona Francis Elizabeth nee Upwards, his children; Graydon (Brenda), Jane, Grace, Audrey, & Everette (Renita), his grandchildren; Lida, Jonathan, Tyrell, Denika, Kendric, Joshua, & Cole, his sister; Mrs. Edith McLeod, his special nephew; Nelson (Molly) Barnes, his home care workers; Pauline (Colleen) Barnes, & Madeline Crocker, Graydon was predeceased by his parents; William Barnes & Agnes Jane nee Crocker, his brothers; Augustus Barnes, & Garland Barnes, his sisters; Eliza (John) Barnes, & May (Ren) Hann, & son in law; Hillary Crocker, also leaving to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, family and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends from the United Church in Trout River, NL, from the hours of 7-9 pm, on Saturday, September 6th, 2014, and on Sunday, September 7th, 2014 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 pm, and continuing on Monday, September 8th, 2014, from 9-11 am, where also the Funeral service will take place from on Monday, September 8th, 2014, at 1:pm, with Rev Dr. Tony Newell officiating with the burial to follow at the church cemetery in Trout River, NL. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Trout River United Church Memorial Fund in Graydon’s memory would be gratefully appreciated by the families.

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