Obituary of Barbara Dewar

With sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 70. Barbara was the loving wife and best friend of her dear husband, Roy (predeceased). Beloved mother of Jason (Maria) and Jordan (Robin). Cherished Grandma of Ethan, Isabella, Brooklyn, McKenzie, Peyton, and Jacob. She was the precious daughter of Maria Gass (née Laszlo) and the late Jakob Gass. Barbara will be fondly remembered as the cherished sister of Irene Joly (Pierre), Jeannie Thomas (Mark), John Gass (Leona), and Pauline Petrini (David). Sister-in-law of Crawford Dewar (late Pat), Gayanne Dewar, and Frankie Cox (Ralph). Daughter-in-law of the late Crawford Dewar and the late Bertha Ella Rae. She was also a loved aunt, cousin, and dear friend to many.
 

Barbara worked for many years at the Royal Bank. She later left her secular career to devote herself to volunteer work that mattered most to her—sharing her love of the Bible and her hope for the future with members of the community. Her unwavering faith in God’s promise of a resurrection to a paradise earth soon to come was evident in the way she lived her life. (Revelation 21:3, 4)

The family will be hosting a Memorial Service on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A zoom link is available upon request. Please contact alex.brodie@shaw.ca for zoom details. Memorial donations to The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Canada or the Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A special thank you is extended for the kindness and care shown by the staff at Sault Area Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Northwood Funeral Home during this time of grief. The family also wants to thank all of the friends that helped provide Barb such compassionate care the last few months.

Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758).