Obituary of Derek Barr

BARR, Derek (Supervisor/Server Dennys Restaurant, Clyde & Merivale) (Actor – Kanata Little Theater) Suddenly but peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus while surrounded by loved ones on Sunday morning, March 13th, 2016; Derek James Barr of Ottawa passed away following a brief illness at the age of 54. Beloved husband and best friend of Darlene Barr (nee Coughlin). Cherished “Stepdad” of Kelly Cockwell (Steven), Steven O’Rourke and Shawn O’Rourke (Samantha), all of Ottawa. Adored and proud “Pops” of Ryan, Brendan, Joseph and Emily. Dear son of Lucille St. Amour (late Gaston) of Ottawa. Loved brother of Roxanne Barr-Whitman of Arnprior; Brenda Barr of Ottawa and Esther Barr of Quebec City. Dear son-in-law of Joseph and Beatrice Coughlin of Ottawa and brother-in-law of Mary Taylor (Peter) of Carleton Place. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and countless great friends. Derek will be long remembered for his kindness, generosity and his amazing ability to make people laugh. Friends joined Derek’s family during visitation at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:30 until 10:45. A Service to honour and celebrate Derek’s life was conducted in the Chapel of the funeral home at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed. In memory of Derek, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior.