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Barry Dudley

Tuesday, December 06, 1949 - Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Barry  Dudley

Obituary and Life History

After a long and courageous battle with cancer BARRY DUDLEY (Duds), 62 years, of Petrolia, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Barry will be missed by his loving wife Lola (nee Leitch), his daughters Stephanie Dudley of Toronto and Jackie Sanderson and...

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her husband Ryan of Petrolia, and his grandchildren Noel, Sam, and Lyla. He was a loving son to Gertrude Johnson of Petrolia and brother to Shelley Smith of Sarnia. He will also be missed by his brother-in-law Mac and Marilyn Leitch of Port Loring. Barry was predeceased by his father Jack Dudley (1962) and step-father Burton Johnson (2007). Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. Barry will be interred in the Alvinston Cemetery on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. (Procession leaving Needham-Jay Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m.) A memorial service will follow at St. Paul’s United Church, Petrolia at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sarnia & District Humane Society, St. Joseph’s Hospice, or a charity of your choice. Memories, pictures, and condolences may be shared on-line at www.needhamjay.com.

Visitation

  • Date and Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Friday, April 13, 2012
  • Location: Needham-Jay Funeral Home

Funeral Details

  • Date and Time: Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM
  • Location: St. Paul's United Church, Petrolia
  • Details: Barry will be interred in the Alvinston Cemetery on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. (Procession leaving Needham-Jay Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m.)

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Condolences

  • Our Deepest Sympathy Lola and Family in the passing of Barry he was such a great guy and we had so many great times with him at many occasions. He was a wonderful guy and will be missed by so many people. Thinking of all of use at this difficult time!! Love Always Ron and Maureen Bailey and Family xoxoxoxo

    - Ron and Maureen Bailey, Oil Springs, Ontario

  • Dear Lola,Stephanie and Jackie,we are so sorry for your loss,and we will think of you all during this difficult time ahead.I have sooooo many great memories of you guys Lola.Who could forget the fabulous times we all spent in your basement celebrating New Years!"For the good times" Hugs to all Deb.

    - Ross and Debbie Pettigrew, petrolia

  • Steph, Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers goes to you and your family. Rest in Pease, Barry. Damon & Devi Davoodi

    - Damon Davoodi, Woodbridge, Ontario

  • Sincere condolences to Steph an her family. Bernie

    - Bernadette Riggs, Toronto, Ontario

  • Lola and family: Our sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time. May the happy memories you cherish carry you through the difficult days ahead. Sorry we will be out of town for visitation and funeral but are sending our thoughts and prayers your way. God Bless. RIP Duds!!

    - Moe & Karen Cook, Oil Springs, ON

  • Hi Steph, I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. You and your family are in all of our thoughts back here in Toronto. My deepest sympathies, -Brandon

    - Brandon Middleton, Toronto, ON

  • Lola I am so sorry for the loss to you and your family. Having known Barry for over forty years I will surely miss his sense of humor and big personality. I will be out of town for the visitation and services but I will be thinking of you.

    - Jack Ewing, Petrolia

  • Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time - I have fond memories of Barry and have heard many great stories about him as a husband, father, and grandfather. Looking forward to sharing in a celebration of his life. xoxo

    - Kari Macer, Toronto, ON

  • Lola, I was so sorry to hear of Barry's death. My sympathies to you and the girls. May he rest in peace. Dori (Lumley) Cotter

    - Dori (Lumley) Cotter, Abbeyfeale, Limerick

  • May you find peace within you Lola as Barry has found peace my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Hugs Diana

    - Diana Austin, Courtright, Ont

  • Lola and entire Family, Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this difficult time of sorrow. We will never forget Barry for being such a personable humorous fine gentlemen we were ever honoured to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    - Ron and Linda Scales, Petrolia, Ontario

  • Lola, Stephanie and Jackie, We are thinking about you during this difficult time. We are still in Florida and so I will be unable to attend the memorial service. With sincere sympathy.

    - Bob and Shirley Cooper, Petrolia, Ontario

  • Dear Lola and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking of you. I trust you will peace. Susan

    - Susan McCormick, London, Ontario

  • Dear Lola - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Enjoy your memories. Will always remember you two as high school sweethearts and each others best friend. Loved Barry's sense of humour and perception of life. He has no doubt passed many good traits on to those he's left behind.

    - Ed & Carolyn (Vanderburg) Smith, Sarnia, Ontario

  • With deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to your family at this time.

    - Matt Ferguson, London, Ontairo

  • Lola, Jackie and family, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort.

    - Shelley Nickson, sarnia, ON

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lola and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. With love and sympathy,

    - Donna Groulx Ron Raaymaker, Sarnia, Ontario

  • Dear Lola Stephanie and Jackie and family, So very Sorry to hear of your loss. Barry will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

    - Joyce and Dean Howes, Sarnia, Ont.

  • Lola & Jackie. We are very sorry to hear of Barry's passing. We will be unable to attend the visitation but our thoughts will be with you & your families. Alanna, Tom, Sam, Patty & Ed

    - Patty & Ed Jacques, Petrolia, Ont

  • Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

    - Greg and Wanda Dudley, Midland, Ontario

  • Steph: Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family. You have had a very difficult time these past few months so hold strong to your memories now when you need them the most. Remember the fun times. Take care and I am thinking of you. hugs.

    - Carrie Shouldice, Fort Frances, Ontario

  • Lola .. my condolences to you and your family .. you are in my thoughts and prayers .. RIP Barry

    - Michael Carruthers, Petrolia, ON

  • Our sincere condolences to Lola and daughters on the passing of Barry.Although still in Arizona our thoughts and prayers are with you. Norm & Phyllis Sutherland

    - Norm & Phyllis Sutherland, Tucson, AZ

  • Lola,Gert and family. We are thinking of you during this very difficult time and hope that it comforts you to know that we care. Roy and Kerry Jacklin and family

    - Kerry Jacklin, Petrolia

  • Lola and Family: Lorne and I are so sorry for your loss. The past year has been such an ordeal for Barry, yourself and the girls. We are in Hamilton looking after our 4 grandchildren or we would certainly have been to the funeral. You will all continue to be in our hearts and prayers. Love Carolyn

    - Lorne and Carolyn Godfrey, Sarnia, Ontario

  • Lola, Stephanie, Jackie & families--Prayers of healing to all of you during this sad time.

    - Cheryl Sawyer

  • Lola, girls and family: My sincere condolences to you all. Myself and my family cherish the great times had with Barry and your family over the years. Some memories are the classic pool partys at your guys house, times at John and Debbies cottage and numerous rounds and fun times at the golf course. All the best during this time. Cheers to Duds!

    - Colin Parker, St. Catharines, ON

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Gifts & Donations

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sarnia & District Humane Society, St. Joseph’s Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

» www.sarniahumanesociety.com

» www.stjosephshospice.ca