Barbara Ann (Guichelaar) Bishop
February 23, 2012
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Guichelaar. Predeceased by her friend Bud Johnson. Loving mother of Liesje Chesterfield (Wilfred) and Yvonne Stevens (Jim) and predeceased by her infant daughter Anne Marie. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Jenna (Chris), Laura, Trevor and Samantha. Remembered by her dear friends Fran William, Lorraine Watkin, Holly Williams, Chuck and Mary Johnson and Gord Salmon. Barbara will be missed by her special canine friend, Sammi. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Parkwood Hospital, especially nurses Debbie, Rene, Melba and Kim. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Hazzard officiating. Cremation with a private family interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Barbara are asked to consider Parkwood Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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We are so saddend to read the news of Barb passing. She was such a wonderful and fun woman to be around. We sure wish we had got around to seeing her more since she moved out of our building. Please know we are thinking of you. I(Mary) really do understand your sorrow as my Mom passed away exactly 1 year ago Feb 23. 2011. She truly will be missed by many people.
to Yvonne and family, We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Once the pain and tears subside, the memories will flourish and provide the comfort that you so much deserve. Love to you and your family.
Wilf and Liesje our sympathy for the loss of your loved one
To Liesje, Wilf and family: We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mother was so fortunate to have you Liesje. You are a wonderful person with such a loving family.
to the family of barb you had one heck of a mother/grandmother and my dearest friend. rest in peace barb my heart and thoughts are with you gord
to the family of Barb,our thoughts and prayers are with you.very sorry Jim & Yvonne at this sad time of your loss.
My heartfelt sympathies at this painful time to a family who deserve all the best in life. Please remember to look after yourselves, though it may seem so inconsequential right now. Wishing you peace. "Life is made of ever so many partings welded together..." ~ Dickens
Dear Liesje & Yvonne: My thoughts and prayers are with you and families. I have thought of you all often & wondered how everyone is and what you have been up to - where your lives have taken you. It is sad you have lost your father and now your mother. Barb and Gerry were always kind and giving from what I can remember at the apartment on Second St. years ago. I wanted to come by today for visitation, but sorry to say I am sick with the flu. Please drop a line if you care to at the above email address. Thinking of you all - HUGS Doreen Buttery Haagsma
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how incredibly painful it can be so all I can say is I will pray for you and your family to send prayers your way in this time of need. Take care of yourselves. All our best.
Wilf Liesje and family:Our sympathy and prayers in this time of sadness Condolances to all the family . Helen 's sister Margaret and Arnold.
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Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Yvonne. Time will make it less hurtful,but not go away. Remember the good times. My prayers are with you.
~ Karen Rodrigues