THOMPSON, GORDON 'BARRY' It is with profound sadness that the family of Professor G. Barry Thompson announce his death on Monday, June 29th, 2009, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton. Barry is survived by his wife, Colleen, sons Randy (Lori), Spruce Grove, Alberta; Trevor (Pat), Pointe-Claire, Quebec; Duncan (Bridget), Creston B.C.; and daughters, Sheila, Ystrad Mynach, Wales; Robyn (Ray), Fort Vermilion, Alberta, and Natalie (Steve) Red Deer, Alberta, 17 and 3/4 grandchildren (his first grandchild, Trisha, is soon to give birth to a first great grandchild, an event he was eagerly awaiting). Barry was born in 1927 in Brittania Beach, BC, but was really a mountain boy. His first 18 years were spent in the townsite on the mountain above the Beach, the site of the largest copper mine in the British Empire. At 18 he left the mountain to attend the University of British Columbia and recently returned there to be honoured as one of the members of the first graduating class of 1949 in the School of Human Kinetics, Physical Education and Recreation. His work led Barry across the country, first working with the Red Cross in Vancouver, attaining his Masters degree at Springfield College, Mass., the YMCA in Hamilton, on to MacDonald High School and McGill University in Montreal, where he coached the Swim team in 1955-56 and the water polo team to victory in 1956-57. At the invitation of Dr. John Meagher Barry came to teach at the University of New Brunswick's Physical Education Department in 1959, eventually becoming Director of the School of Physical Education and Kinesiology. He went on to serve 10 years as Dean of Students. Barry was one of the most beloved professors at the university. Barry was active in many organizations, a list far too lengthy to mention, but was most proud of developing the UNB and Fredericton Rowing Clubs, the construction of the Aquatic Centre, and his participation in the establishment, with Bill Thorpe, of the walking trail. He was honoured by the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce with the Distinguished Citizen Award for providing extraordinary service and leadership contributing to the quality of life in Fredericton. He also received the Rotary International Paul Harris Award for his humanity and furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world. Barry was an avid traveller, fine photographer, and with his curiosity, sense of humour, kindness and compassion, endeared himself to everyone he met, young or old. He was a father to every young person who needed one, and his heart and home were always open. Adored by his family, friends, students and colleagues, he well deserved the nickname "the good man" given him by the inhabitants of the small Greek village of Mystras, where he spent a Sabbatical. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate his life will be held in the Atrium of the Student Union Building (SUB) on the UNB campus in Fredericton, from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, July 5th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fredericton Rowing Club. Condolences may be sent to the family at colleent@rogers.com