BARNES, John Richard
After a long courageous battle with cancer, John Richard Barnes, dearly loved husband and best friend of Kathy Barnes ( Crellian) for 25 years, passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the age of 59.He was predeceased by his father Jack Barnes. Known as Rick to his immediate family, he will be deeply missed by his mother, Isabel Barnes, his sister Judi, ( Corey and nephew Jack), and his brother Robert ( Brenda). Son-in-law of Myrla Crellian, sister-in-laws Carol Sawers ( late William), Laurie Jetty ( Terry), Wendy Spofford ( late Edward Crellian) and brother-in-law Michael Crellian ( Karen).John will also be remembered by several nieces and nephews. In keeping with John's wishes cremation has taken place with a private family burial at a later date. A special thank you to Dr. Nazik Hammad, the staff of the Cancer Center and the Kingston General Hospital.Memorial donations made to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario), 366 King Street E Suite 201 Kingston, Ont. K7K 6Y3 or the Kingston Humane Society 1 Binnington Court Kingston, Ontario K7M 8M9 would be appreciated by the family.

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