WILLIAM JAMES BARRY ST. GEORGES, NL JAN. 31, 1928 - NOV. 7, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of William James Barry announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL, on November 7, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Hiss passion was family, fishing and farming. He fished lobster until he was 77 years old. When he decided to retire from fishing, he began planting vegetables, especially tomatoes, which he would give to members of the community. He did this so that he could give back to others a little of the blessings that he felt he had. Bill helped his beloved wife, Susan, to raise a family of five and then went on to co-parent two of his grandchildren, Mandi and Samm. His favorite past time was to listen to his music, play crib and sit in the evening and watch Gunsmoke or Bonanza with his daughter Suzanne. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Susan Barry (Colombe), his son Louis as well as his parents, Annie (Alexander) and John Barry Sr. He was also predeceased by sister Mamie, brothers Ron, Jim, Joe and Clayton and his best friend, Gordon Colombe. He leaves to mourn his sister Anne (Vaughn) and brothers Bern and Johnny (Bernice). He leaves a treasure trove of memories for his sons and daughters, Lucy, Bill (Jessie), Ron (Dauna), Kevin (Alicia) and Suzanne. Left with the memories of a loving grandfather are grandchildren Mandi, Samm, Tracey, Lori, Sonny, Chad, Suzie, Rhonda, Cheryl, Billi-Jo, Trevor, Natasha, Chase, Suzanne and Louis as well as twenty-three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. One of Bills final requests was that we continue to feed the cats that have always found their way to his house. Therefore the family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Save a Stray Rescuer (Jeannie Aucoin) Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. Visitation will take place at Fillatre's Funeral Home in Stephenville Crossing on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10a.m. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Cultural Centre (formerly, United Church) in St George's immediately following the service on Friday. The family entrusted arrangements to Fillatre's Funeral Home in Stephenville Crossing.