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John ''Barrie'' Andrew

1932-2021

John ''Barrie'' Andrew

Friday, October 1st, 2021, at the Campbellton (Village) Nursing Home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88, passed away peacefully John "Barrie" Andrew of Campbellton, husband of Mrs, Rita (born Theriault) Andrew.  He was the son of the late Emily (born Christopher) and the late Percy Andrew.

Besides his loving wife of 67 years Rita, he will be sadly missed by his children:  Trina (Greg Rankine) of Point La Nim, Debbie (Daniel Haffner) of Moorpark, California, Allan (Gillian Radcliffe) of Duncan BC and Chris (Louise Allain) of Riverview; his grandchildren Andrew and Tyson Rankine,  Nathan and Jonny Haffner, Taiano, Alex, Emma and Charlie Andrew, Tyler and Amy Andrew and great granddaughter Diana Rankine, brother Robert "Bob" Andrew and also by many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Shirley and his brothers Harry and Bryce.

Barrie had a long-distinguished career as an officer in the Canadian Cadet Organization. Starting off with the Air Cadets and then switching to the Navy side.  He retired as the Commanding Officer of 55 RCSCC Restigouche after 18 years of service.  He also served as a Scout Master for several years prior to that.

Barrie started his careers at the government garage, then various oil companies including a short time in Bathurst before getting hired on by the School District in Campbellton where he retired after 18 years of service.

Funeral mass will be held in the St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Campbellton, on Tuesday, October 26th at 2:00 pm. Due to current Covid regulations anyone attending the funeral service must show proof of Double Vaccination.  In memory of Barrie, donations can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Service Date
Tuesday, October 26, 2021