Eleanor Barbara Hambly

Eleanor Barbara Hambly

E. Barbara Hambly died in her 93rd year after a lengthy illness on Aug 27, 2016 in London, Ontario, by any measure completing a happy and well lived life.
Barbara was born May 13, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario to Herbert & Clara Attack. In 1945 she married Kenneth P. Hambly (d. 1997) and together they raised their 3 children throughout Southern Ontario locating to Oakville in 1970. In 2008 she then moved to London.
Loving mother to daughter Kathryn (Murray) Awde and sons Peter (Beverly) Hambly and Ian (Tricia) Hambly. Fond grandmother of Heather (Jeremy) Mighton, Graeme Awde, Colleen (Scott) Coghlin, and Tracy (Bryan) Fradgley. Also leaves 7 great-grandchildren, 5 nephews, and a niece.
Pre-deceased by her brother Harry Attack and survived by her sister Dorothy Black.
Barbara was a lifelong member of the Anglican Church of Canada and a Beta Sigma Phi sorority sister for over 60 years. She enjoyed bridge, gardening, golf, and travelling; connecting with friends and relatives throughout the years.
Visitation and service will be held at Ward Funeral Home, Oakville Ontario, on Saturday, September 3rd from 11am – 12noon. Service to follow in the chapel at 12noon. Interment in St. Jude’s Cemetery, Oakville ON.
Donation to Parkinson’s Society in lieu of flowers.