Barbara Houghton
October 23, 2010
HOUGHTON, F. Barbara, (nee REID) in her 91st year, peacefully in her suite at the Riverside Retirement Residence, London, Ontario on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010. Wife of and predeceased by her husband, Col. James M. Houghton, O.B.E., C.D. Mother of Col. Michael J.R. Houghton (Ret. C.A.F.) of Kingston, Ontario and Inspector Allan T. Houghton (Ret. R.C.M.P.) of London, Ontario, Grandchildren Laurie Skantzos of Kitchener, Ontario, Terri Lynn Kochany and Tracy Lee Houghton, of Calgary, Alberta, Louise Ann Tennant of London, Ontario and Garry Houghton, of Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as special grandchild, Clayton Pearson of Montreal, Quebec. Also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. At the family’s request, no formal visitation or memorial service is planned. If desired, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may also be made to the surviving family members through the Funeral Home website, at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com.
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Allan, Michael and families - I am so sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. Your Mother was a dear friend of my Mother's - Kay Howes - who passed away earlier this year. I remember Barbara with such fondness for her tenacity, spunk and outgoing nature. Our Mother's became 'fast friends' at Bayview Village, and spent many hours together over coffee or on the phone, and Barbara would often call my Mother even after she moved to London, and Kay moved to a Nursing Home. Please accept my condolences for your loss, on behalf of the Howes family - our thoughts are with you at this time.
Allan & Sue very very sorry for your loss!!!!
I had the pleasure of knowing your Mother through your cousin, Jill Shanks. "Aunt Barbara" (as I called her, too) had a lovely sense of humour I found particularly endearing. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.
Dear Al and Sue, Our deepest condolences for the loss of Al's mom. It is a great privilege to be your friends and particularly for Kevin to have met Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, with much love.
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Al Houghton and Family, It is with sadness that I read of your mother's passing in today's London Free Press. Your mother Barbara was a very dear guest of ours over the years and I enjoyed my many conversations with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barb Emrich
~ Barb Emrich