Peacefully at LHSC-University Hospital on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 of London at the age of 64. Cherished wife and best friend of Chris LeBarr for over 18 years. Much loved daughter of Betty (Ratz) and the late Don McIntosh. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Robert McIntosh, Darlene and Mac McSwain, Lynn LeBarr and Jack Sullivan, Ann Thompson and Rob Morgan, Ted LeBarr and Michele Mann, and the late Michael LeBarr. Aunt Kathy will be dearly missed by Jason, Chad, Joey, Ben, Jessica, Clayton, and Sam. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and close friends.
Kathy was so proud of her teaching career spanning well over 30 years. She finished teaching at the newly built North Meadows Elementary School in Strathroy. She will be remembered for her dedication to teaching her students, and missed by her many colleagues and friends that she made along the way. Outside of work, she loved to be in her backyard oasis, hosting her friends, or “teacher happy hour”, or travelling south to Cuba with Chris during the winter months. The family wishes to thank the incredible team on 6th floor, Acute Medicine at University Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Kathy.
Keeping with Kathy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held when friends and family can gather to share their love and fond memories. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation & Celebrations, Arva (519-963-4003). Donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London would be appreciated by the family.
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Tom Telfer says
We are deeply saddened by this news.
Kathy was our neighbor for a short time and she was always welcoming us.
She always had a special smile.
Tom and Pattie Telfer.
Wyn Tew and family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincere condolences.
Andrea Dowding says
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. LeBarr’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of having her as my kindergarten teacher at Colborne St public school. Several years later, to my surprise she was also my daughter’s kindergarten teacher at North Meadows. She was a kind and wonderful person. She will be missed.
Hank and Clara Woudenberg says
Dear Betty.
We want to extend our deepest condolences with the loss of your daughter,Kathy.We pray that God may comfort and strengthen you at this sad time.We will keep you in our prayers.
Ginnie Dolbear says
The LeBarr Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Kathy was my kindergarten teacher at Colborne many moons ago in 1986!! I have a favourite class photo from public school and it is her class at Halloween and we are all dressed up. Kathy was dressed in a full clown outfit!
I was able to connect with her again while we were both volunteering in my children’s kindergarten classrooms at North Meadows in the last 8 years. I brought that photo in and showed her and we had a good laugh. I am sure she will be missed by many family members, friends, teachers and children alike.
Jo-Anne Shortt says
Lynn and Jack, i am so sorry to hear of your sister Kathy’s passing. My sincere condolences.
Roy and Carol Small says
To Chris and Betty, we send our love, sympathy and prayers. We will miss this wonderful person who we are honoured to call cousin. Roy and Carol Small and Family, and our clan of McIntosh cousins.
Bill & Sue Haskett says
Chris,
We are thinking of you and your extended family with sympathy. We enjoyed meeting Kathy as a visitor at the cottage so may years ago and it is always great catching up with you Chris, whenever our paths cross. You two built a good life together creating memories that you will always keep.