William Morrow

WILLIAM JOHN BARRY MORROW

Barry was born in Killylea, Northern Ireland on July 4, 1930. He died peacefully on September 4, 2024 at his home with Charmane by his side.

From 1949 - 1956, Barry served in the North Irish Horse (U.K.) branch of the Royal Army Corp., where he rapidly advanced through the ranks, quickly obtaining his N.C.O. status. His experiences in the North Irish Horse helped form his values and greatly influenced his life. In June 1952, he was chosen as part of the contingent representing the North Irish Horse Regiment at an historical event - the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth Il. It was one of his life t s special and cherished memories.

In 1956, he was presented with a difficult life choice. He could choose to accept his recommendation for Commissioned Officer Training in the U.K. in the King's Horse Guards or choose to emigrate to Canada where there were more career opportunities. After a great deal of thought and guidance from family and friends, he chose a new adventure and emigrated to Canada aboard the S.S. Empress of Britain.

Having grown up in a farming community in Northern Ireland, his destination in Canada was a cattle ranch in Alberta, However, after arriving in Toronto, he decided he would stay for a while as jobs were plentiful, and many of his shipboard friends had decided to end their journeys in Toronto as well. He quickly secured employment at Eatonl s. He was impressed with the reception received at Eaton's as the first questions they asked were: "do you have a place to stay and do you have enough money in your pocket".

He came to know the Eaton family on a personal level. With Barry's passion for horses, on his own time he would attend to the horses in Lady Eaton's stables, participate in dressage, and board his much adored Pompelli Il in Lady Eatont s stables.

With his always positive attitude, hard work and tenacity, he had many great accomplishments in Canada which he took great pride in achieving. He enjoyed working in his gardens; the great outdoors; his model railroad, woodworking and fixing anything that was broken. He was a car enthusiast and spent many hours polishing our cars to keep them looking pristine as well as ensuring they were ways mechanically sound. And, of course, he always enjoyed a party or any type of get-together as he relished conversation.

Barry had a penchant for always improving things; always moving forward. Thus, over the years, the gardens where designed, built, and nurtured by Barry and then re-designed with improvements, and the process repeated with enthusiasm. Barry took great pride in making his visions come to fruition. Every facet of Barry's life was subjected to his love, hard work and joy.

Although most of his life was spent in Canada, his heart always remained in Northern Ireland.

His presence will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

"When I come to the end of the day and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room - why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared - Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone. It's all part of the Maker's plan - a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know. Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. "

Barry's wishes were to be cremated and no service to be held.