Barbara Delores Crombie

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Barbara Delores Crombie on March 30, 2022, at Maple Hill Manor in New Waterford. Born in New Waterford on June 21, 1934, Barbara was the daughter of the late Alexander and Marcella (Brophy) Crombie.

Barbara worked for Eaton’s before moving to Edmonton, Alberta. She then relocated to Barrie, Ontario where she completed her training as a Hairdresser. She returned to New Waterford where she opened Barbara’s Beauty Salon and remained in business for over 40 years. She was an avid bowler and loved playing cards with her friends at the New Waterford Pensioner’s Club.

She is survived by her daughter Sandra Crombie (Allie Boutilier) Alberta; brother James Crombie, PEI; and brother-in-law Albert (Ab) Roberts, Glace Bay; nieces and nephew; special cousin Dorothy Quigley and caregiver Ann Slade.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Dorothy (Babe) Roberts and sister-in-law Lillian Crombie, her close friends Marguerite Lewis, Tillie Murphy, and Karen Fraser.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Maple Hill Manor and McLellan’s Funeral Home. Donations in Barbara’s memory can be made to Maple Hill Manor or the CNIB.

A funeral service will take place on Thursday May 25th, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the McLellan Funeral Home Chapel 3183 Plummer Ave, New Waterford. with Fr. Godwin Obike officiating. A luncheon will follow in the Knights of Columbus Hall New Waterford. All are welcome to attend. You may express your condolences and words of comfort directly to the family by leaving a message on the tribute wall of the obituary at www.mclellanfuneralhome.com

FAREWELL DEAR MOTHER

Somewhere in my heart

beneath all my grief and pain,

Is a smile I still wear

at the sound of your dear name.

The precious word is ‘MOTHER’,

she was my world you see,

But now my heart is breaking

cause she’s no longer here with me.

God chose her for His angel

to watch me from above,

To guide me and advise me

and know that I’m still loved.

The day she had to leave me

when her life on earth was through,

God had better plans for her,

for this, I surely knew.

When I think of her kind heart

and all those loving years,

My memories surround me

and I can’t hold back the tears.

She truly was my best friend,

someone I could confide in,

She always had a tender touch

and a warm and gentle grin.

I want to thank you Mother

for teaching me so well,

And though the time has come

that I must bid you this farewell.

I’ll remember all you’ve taught me

and make you proud you’ll see.

Thank you my Dear Mother

for all the love you showed me.

Although you’ve left this earth

and now you’ve taken flight,

I know that you are here with me

each morning, noon and night