Barbara Eileen Pearl
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Tanook Island
Of Tancook Island, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2016 surrounded by family. Born in Sydney, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Theresa (Crewe) Aucoin.
Barbara graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s Nursing School, worked 30 years at the Halifax Infirmary and QEII Hospital.
She lived in Hammonds Plains retiring to Tancook Island.
Barbara is survived by her husband Beverley, children Patrick (Doris) of Bedford, Peter of Vancouver, and Lisa (Joe) Fougere of Westphal, N.S. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jasmine, Joseph, Mellisa and Cheryl, as well as her great-granddaughter Myah. She is also survived by sisters Janet (Fred Griffin), Sydney and Michelle (Sheldon Roach), Sackville, N.S. and sister-in -law Sharon Aucoin, Ottawa. Also survived by niece Amy and two nephews Adam and Tyler. Aside from her parents, Barb was predeceased by brothers Paul and Gerry, and inlaws Warren and Olive Pearl.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be held at St Vincent de Paul’s Parish, 320 Flying Cloud Dr., Dartmouth, N.S. on Monday, April 25 with a reception at the church. Burial will take place on Tancook Island Tuesday at 12 noon with a reception to follow at the Tancook Recreation Center.
Family flowers only, donations can be made to the Red Cross or Cancer Patient Care Fund of CBRH Foundation. Special thanks are extended to everyone who helped Barb during her journey.
