Sydney
It is with profound sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Barry Sando on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on June 4, 1940, in London, Ontario, Barry was a son of the late Moody and Elva (Campbell) Sando.
Barry will be lovingly remembered by wife, Ruth (Evely); daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, Michel; grandson, Justin; brother, Terry; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as nieces and long-time Ontario friends.
Besides his parents, Barry is predeceased by his brother, Jack.
Barry spent his early working years in bank management followed by a lengthy career in the travel industry. He and Ruth retired to Cape Breton in 2018 after living in Markham, Ontario for 37 years.
Barry was a passionate sports fan, an avid golfer and loved trivia, travelling and spending time with family and friends. He was an entertaining storyteller with a great sense of humour and always loved throwing out classic one liners. Some of his proudest moments and fondest memories were playing sports with his grandson, Justin.
Barry always supported Justin in his sporting endeavours, and he was his biggest fan. The most precious time was the two of them golfing together. Barry started teaching Justin the game of golf at the age of two and it became a special connection between a grandson and his Ba.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Barry Sando will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, January 21, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Jane Keller LLWL officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of Barry may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
uth and Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of a very good Friend and a wonderful Guy.
Barry will be sadly missed by all that knew him. I know that we will miss him greatly and will always remember
the many happy times we spent together. Barry was a wonderful Guy with a great sense of humour and an outgoing personality. We are having a hard time realizing that he is gone, but we are comforted in knowing that he is in God’s care.
From: Bill, Betty and Family (Unky )
My sincere condolences to Ruth and family on the passing of our colleague and friend Barry- He was a great man with great stories and very proud of his grandson who used to play hockey- May he RIP
From: Max Benaim
I have known BARRY for many years. We are both from LONDON. We worked together at the bank. He could always make you laugh. If you needed a friend he was always therefor you. It was a sad day when he left ONTARIO I lost my best friend.I will miss him.
Ruthie so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing . Our sincerest condolences to you and your family .
Kim & Bernie Paruch
Ruth/Jennifer, our sincerest condolences, always thinking of you and your family.
Our sincere condolences to you Ruth, Jennifer, Michel,Justin, and family members. Our prayers are with you. Barry was a remarkable person enjoying life, his family and golfing. We certainly enjoyed his sense of humour. He will be missed.
Ruthie,
We are sending our deepest sympathy to you and the family on
Barry’s passing. May you find peace and strength in the days to come.
With our love and prayers for you all.
Marsha &Gordie Walker
Dear Ruth and family,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Barry, such a great loss for you all. May he Rest In Peace. ❤️
Ruth and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. I recall meeting Barry many years ago at the Evely home on Manse Street.
Take care,
Bert and Maurina Lewis
Ruth and family so sorry to hear about Barry’s passing.Sending u lots of prayers and our deepest condolences.
Ruth
Sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences Ruthie & family on the loss of Barry. He was very smart & witty guy! Forever in your heart! ❤️
Thinking of everyone, especially today. We wish we could be there as we know it will be a beautiful service. I’m sure Barry is looking down somewhere wishing he could be there to let a couple jokes slip (and talk sports with Justin). He always had the best attitude and obvious love for his family. So glad we got to visit with you guys over Christmas.
Ruth and Family!
Ruth, my dear, how sad to hear about Barry. My heart goes out to
You, Jennifer, Michel and Justin. Barry loved his family and was so proud of them. He will be so missed. Barry and you had a lot of good years together so just hang on to all the good memories you have shared.
I worked with Barry for quite a few years and had lots of fun in those days,as you know. One of my favourite memories –
Calling the Sando residence every Christmas Season for years (even this past Christmas) and signing “Ava Maria”. I should say trying to sing, Barry and you got such a kick out of that. I don’t know how long it went on but a long time.
Ruth, take care!
Love MARJ
Sending you hugs and my deepest condolences. Barry really was such an amazing man! I have many wonderful memories of him and your wonderful family.
Barry and Hugh met in Sydney, Cape Breton, a very long time ago when they were both in finance and since then, they have been the closest of friends…’Buds’ forever.
Barry will always be with us. The memories we have shared, the stories that have been told…the ‘carry-on’ was endless! Barry kept us laughing and remembering him and those times gives us a smile.
Barry was our guy with the info…if you had a sports question, what was the capital of any place in the world, and most importantly, the name of the song, who is singing it and the year it was a hit! He was the best! He was our very own Siri!
Ruth, you, Barry and family have always had a special place in our hearts. You are in our thoughts now. Barry will be surely missed.
With Love and Many Hugs,
Hugh, Doreen and the Bushnik Family
Dear Ruth & Family,
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your husband & father/ grandfather. Sounds like he was a terrific guy.
May his men be a blessing.
John & Judy ( Hill ) Briand
Dear Ruth and Jennifer, it’s been a long time since our paths crossed. So sorry to hear of your loss. Lots of of memories of a devoted family man. Russell and Eileen