In Memory of

Doris

Violet

Barker

Obituary for Doris Violet Barker

Barker, Doris
Passed away peacefully on October 11, 2018 at the Hamilton General Hospital in her 96th year. Loving mother of Margaret (Brian). Grandmother to Todd (Mary), Lisa (Brian), Tim (Michele), and Chris (Abbie). Great grandmother to Emily, Sean, Paige, Erin, Brandon, Nolan, Clea and Kylan. A long-time resident of the North End and member of the YWCA Seniors Carpet Bowling, and loved her bingo. She was also a volunteer driver for the Hamilton Handicap Society until she gave up her license but continued to attend the meetings and outings. Many thanks to Dr’s Benger (Ret), Hillis, Beattie, Chaudry, and especially Dr. Owsianik, who attended her at home when she was unable to go to his office. He made house calls! Also thanks to St. Joseph’s Emerg and the General Emerg for their care and compassion of late, and the V.O.N.’s. To the Rosslyn Retirement home where she lived for the past 2 years, thank you to the staff and friends that she made while living there. Reception will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 2-4pm at P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1919 King Street East. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre and the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated the family. On-line condolences can be made to www.dermodys.com