Sydney
We regret to announce that Donnie Barrett, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 30, 1935 in Sydney, Donnie was the son of the late Victor and Mary (MacIsaac) Barrett.
After leaving high school, Donnie joined the Royal Canadian Airforce where he remained until 1972. His career took him to Summerside, PEI, Germany, Uplands, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta. After returning home he became employed at AECL in Port Hawkesbury. In his younger days he very much enjoyed sports and was an avid hockey and baseball player where it was said that he could throw a ball through a brick wall. He loved watching all sports and was a true Blue Jays fan.
He is survived by his children, Mike (Susie) Barrett, Louisdale, Dawn Pynn (Bernie), Sydney and Kathy Dutrisac (Shawn), Cold Lake, AB; extended family, Don Agnew and his mother, Jean; siblings, Mary (the late Charlie) Warner, Sydney, Diane (John) MacDonald, Sydney and Ross (Valerie) Barrett, South Bar; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; as well as his special friend and companion, Patricia ‘Tish’. The family would also like to acknowledge a very dear friend to our father, Bernie MacGuigan, for your kindness which will never be forgotten.
Besides his parents Donnie was predeceased by the mother of his children, Barbara (Kane) (Barrett) MacDonald and his brothers, Wayne, Dennis and Bobby.
A special thanks is extended to the nursing staff and doctors who tended to our father during his illness and to the palliative care and cancer units at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Due to Covid 19, we will arrange a celebration of life at a later date.
Donations in memory of Donnie can be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County or the Cancer Patient Care Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sincere condolences to the family from Cliff and Renie (Moss) Surette
From: Irene Surette
We are so sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. A very knowledgeable and personable gentlemen. Along with his baseball and hockey skills he was a fantastic dancer. He will be missed by so many. R.I.P. Donnie.
From: Gen MacLeod-Kevin Primmer
My deepest sympathy to Donnie’s family. Donnie was {is} a tremendous person. Condolences!
From: Frank Kokoska
We would like to send our condolences to the family so sorry for your loss
From: Kevin and Charlotte Melanson
sorry to hear of Donnie passing
From: Gerald Pino
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest Condolances.
Larry and Sandra Hrynick
He was a beautiful soul. May he rest in peace
So sorry for your loss,condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences & prayers. Donnie was a great friend, kind, considerate, always smiling. He was a gentle soul, God loves him. So sad he is no longer with us. R.I.P. Donnie my friend <3
My deepest condolences & prayers to all the family. He was a kind,, gentle, considerate soul. R.I.P.Donnie my friend…
Condolences to donnie’s family and friends..God Bless Donnie and may he Rest In Peace!
So sorry for your loss, The Bona Family
I grew up next to Donnie on Robert street. He was an amazing man, who often went out of his way to help me fix my dirtbike, skateboard or pellet gun. We had lots of chats over the year. RIP Donnie, may your pipe always be full.
“Listen here, young fella”.
I’m listening Donnie!
Rest In Peace
Donnie was a pretty great guy. He treated my mother great and they loved each other very much for the last 16 years. RIP young fella.
So sorry to get the call about my friend Donnie passing. He fought a hard battle and never complained. Such a gentleman, in all sense of the word. My sincere condolences to his family, and the love of his life, Patricia Marsman, who he adored and she, him. They had a good few happy years together and enjoyed each other right to the end. So nice to see these days!
May he rest in peace now, but will fondly be remembered by all who knew him. Sincerely, Debbie Morrison
My deepest condolences to all the family Loretta Bruce and Karl Barrett and families
Deepest sympathy for Donnie’s loss, to Tish and his family. He was a good friend for many years. May your memories comfort you in the sad days ahead.
Dear Mike and Susie and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Judy and Earl Doyle
Deepest thoughts and most sincere condolences are extended to Donnie’s family and friends. When I met Donnie on the street, he always treated me with the utmost respect. Just a great guy.
We are so sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. Donnie was a very knowledgeable and sociable gentlemen. Along with him being great at hockey and baseball he was a fantastic dancer. He will be missed by many. R.I.P. Donnie.
Will sadly be missed forever….pipe tobacco in the area will always be an indication you are near….condolences to Donnie’s entire family