Kristen Bridges posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ann was technically our great aunt, but to me and my siblings she was always Auntie Ann, a funny and whip-smart woman who always made sure there were mentos stashed in reach of greedy fingers, stocked up on Pirate cookies when she knew we were visiting, and would tolerate sleeping on the couch each Christmas so that there were enough beds for when we would descend upon her and Auntie Lynn. Her kindness and deep love of family is what I will remember the most: the way she would scrunch up her face in a smile that let you know she was in on the secret with you, how she would ooh and ahh over the smallest update in your life as if it was earth-shatteringly amazing, the absolute fervor she had for tennis that we kids could never understand. I know that Ann is giving that secret smile down on us as she is greeted by Auntie Lynn, Uncle Bud and Nana (Patricia Burnham). And no doubt regaling them with a story in the way only she could do!

Joan Kirkpatrick posted a condolence

Sunday, August 9, 2026

I am sorry to see that Ann has pasted away. My cousin Mary Whitefield was good friends with all their lives. Our deepest sympathy to the Barr Family. Joan, Stan Kirkpatrick

Margaret Lee Tolland posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Met Ann at the Coverdale Tennis Club in Cobourg and even after tennis ended for both of us enjoyed seeing her when out and about. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was a lovely lady.

Nichola Walt posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

I am sad to hear of Ann’s passing. I first met Ann at line dancing in 1994. We would go all over the place with our dance group. We often would reminisce about one trip in particular - to Kitchener where we had the best of times, dancing all day and the chatting all night. When line dancing stopped, we carried on with our weekly meetings, this time though in the form of a ladies lunch. Our ladies lunch often had visitors come and go, but Ann, Lynn and I were always there. We had these lunches for 20+ years! As others have said, Ann was able to converse about so many different things. She was a wealth of information, and always entertaining. I hope you’re up there now entertaining everybody with your stories about council meetings, operas, open houses… and the list goes on. Our loss, is heaven’s gain. Rest in peace my very dear friend.

Francine Birket posted a condolence

Saturday, August 1, 2026

I met Ann and Lynnat bridge at the Odd fellows building. Ann was generous, interesting, interested lady who would light up when discussing music, operas she had recently enjoyed. She seemed to know all about municipal issues. She had a loyal group of friends, many were from childhood. She was devoted to her sister Lynn and never complained about the changing health issues. She was welcoming and allowed a newbie such as myself to join in on her group of excellent players. Last time I saw Ann while at the hospital after she fell she was still the positive, enthusiastic person with a sweet tooth. RIP dear Ann

Beth Hunt posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Ann would often drop into my office at Victoria Hall and we would put the Town to rights. She and Lynn were very supportive patrons of the local arts community. I was thrilled to meet her again at Roseglen a few months ago. We chatted about past concerts and Cobourg’s glory days. I was so sorry to learn of her passing.

Linda Lewis posted a condolence

Monday, July 27, 2026

I worked with Ann at Bell Canada in Oshawa for a period of time. It was really a full-circle moment for me to work with Ann, having had Ann's dear sister Lynn (Miss Barr to me of course) as my wonderful kindergarten teacher at St. Michael's school in Cobourg. Ann was well respected at Bell by her many colleagues and was renowned for her Bell knowledge and technical expertise. As mentioned in another tribute posted here, Ann had a great sense of humour, bringing smiles and joy to those who worked with her. My deepest condolences to Ann's family. Thank you for providing such a beautiful picture of Ann. God bless and rest in peace Ann. Linda Lewis

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Roddy Turpin posted a condolence

Thursday, July 23, 2026

to Peter, Richard, Dale, and Stephen and families i extend my sincere sympathies to you. My Dad and Ann worked at Bell Canada. He also liked Ann and considered a good friend. RIP

Peter Schmitz posted a condolence

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Ann was a very good neighbour and our landlord. She was fun to be with and had a great sense of humour. We will miss her dearly. Myra and Peter

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