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Remembering long time ACTA member, Barbara Walsh - 1946-2017

Walsh, Barbara

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara on May 28th, 2017 at Stratford General Hospital. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Barbara leaves behind her dear husband John Walsh, her loving brothers and sisters Patricia (Michael) Paterson of New Hamburg, Sylvia (Allan) Marley of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, John Gentles of Augusta, Georgia, Brian (Kate)Gentles of Surrey, England. Paul Gentles (deceased). She was truly loved by her many nieces and nephews and extended family in Dublin, Ireland. Also remembered by her sister-in-law Christine Gentles.

Barbara was born in Ireland and grew up in Jamaica. She established her career in Toronto as owner of Compass Rose Travel and was a long time ACTA member and contributor to the ACTA Ontario Council. We share our deepest condolences and will miss seeing Barbara at our events in ON.