BARBARA STUART

BARBARA STUART November 28, 1926 ~ March 21, 2025
Barbara Gladys Stuart (Penna), a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Medicine Hat, AB at the age of 98 years. Born in Saltash, Cornwall, England on November 28, 1926, she was a woman known for her gentleness, kindness, strength and dedication to family.
Barbara loved music, particularly playing the piano and singing in the church choirs. She loved animals, small and large and particularly enjoyed her time around horses.
Barbara is survived by her children: June Stuart, Pamela Stuart, Deborah (Stuart) Palalia, Lynne (Stuart) Lloyd; grandchildren: Martin Palalia (Tasha), Suzanne (Shane) Taylor (nee Palalia), Lisa (Tommy) Tingle (nee Lloyd) and Jeff Lloyd; great-grandchildren; Noah Taylor, Skye Taylor, Leland Palalia, Wyatt Palalia, Thomas Tingle and Lyla Tingle; brother, Jeff Penna as well as by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews in England. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred & Millicent Penna, and her husband, Alan Stuart.
A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Langley, 21562 Old Yale Rd, Langley, BC., on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments to follow. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or to the SPCA. Honoured to serve the family is

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