Obituary of Barbara Lillian Lordly

Born in Saint John, NB on November 11, 1928. She passed away on April 6, 2017 in Palliative Care at Kennebec Manor Nursing Home in Saint John. She was the daughter of the late Gordon H. and Lillian (Major) Lordly. She is survived by her brother, Donald G. Lordly and sister-in-law Betty (Gustavsen) Lordly of Halifax, NS; nephews: Michael Lordly (Takako) of Toronto, ON, Andrew Lordly (Judith) of Halifax, NS; Preben Lordly of Toronto, ON, and Matthew Lordly of Halifax, NS; and two grand-nephews: Kai Lordly of Toronto, ON and Tuskar Lordly of Halifax, NS. Barbara was a graduate of Saint John Vocational School and Home Economic Departments, and gained a BSc in Home Economics from Penn State University. Following in the footsteps of her father and Aunt Muriel, she pursued a career in teaching. She was a popular and highly respected member of her profession teaching Home Economics at schools in Dalhousie and Sackville, NB, and then joined the staff of the new Simonds High School in Saint John, where she taught home economics until her retirement in 1984. The students of Simonds High School held a special place in her heart. She was active with the Canadian Federation of University Women, New Brunswick Home Economic Teachers Association, New Brunswick Retired Teachers Association, and the Photography and Travel Club. Barbara was a life-long member of St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Saint John. She had a keen interest in gardening, canoeing, and kayaking on the Kennebecasis, photography, world travel, and was an excellent seamstress. The family wish to thank the staff of the Saint John Regional Hospital’s Transitional Care Unit and Kennebec Manor for the their kindness and care during her infirmity. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). Visitation will be Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 2 to 4pm. A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Canon David Barrett on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 2pm from St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 369 Main Street, Saint John. Following the interment at Fernhill Cemetery, a reception will be held at Brenan’s Reception Centre. Remembrances to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com.