Barbara Tannahill (nee Steele)

1939-2013

Barbara was born in Montreal, Quebec on March 10th, 1939. She was the only child of

Joseph Steele and Rhoda Gore Steele.

As a young child, she moved with her mother to ''Castle Gardens'' in St-Hubert. She lived

with her mom, grandmother and Aunt. She grew up with her Uncle Lloyd Gore who was like

a brother to her because they were only a few years apart in age. Lloyd married Doris and

they had two daughters, Linda and Donna.

Barbara attended Kensington Elementary School and Chambly County High School.

Barbara was a member of the Girl Guides .At age 16, she received a silver medal for

bravery and a letter of recognition, the 2nd highest award in Canadian guiding.

Barbara, along with Jeanne Docherty, Bill Docherty and Ronald Gordon, were honored for

their bravery in attempting to save two children trapped in a house fire.

At the age of 16, Barbara began working for Birks Jewelers in Montreal. On June 10th,

1961 she married Ernest Tannahill, a volunteer firefighter for the district of East

Greenfield, St-Hubert. Ernie went on to become the Fire Chief of that district. Their

wedding reception was held at the Fireman's Hall. For many years, Barbara was a volunteer

dispatcher for the Volunteer Fire department and also helped with fund raising to provide

needed equipment.

Barbara and Ernie's first child Larry, was born on May 22nd, 1963. Three years later, on

November 9th 1966 they had a daughter, Rhonda-Lynn and then their family was complete.

Barbara was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. She took on part time babysitting jobs.

She also was good at sewing and did sewing repair jobs for people in the area.

She was not afraid of challenges. She drove trucks, trailers, motorcycles and on old Chevy

pick-up truck with doors that would not open. She would simply climb out of the window.

Barbara was never afraid of work. She helped Ernie with any household or yard projects

that needed to be done. Together, they dug six foot holes to install C.B. and radio

antennas, spread tones of stones while building their garage, fixed old cars, built stone and

wood patios, painted and moved furniture. Whatever hard work she took on, Barbara would

then go inside and make a roast beef dinner. It did not matter what kind of job it was, she

was there helping her husband. She tried to do all.

Barbara's hobbies were swimming, playing cards, word searches, board games and puzzles.

She loved curling and was a member of St-Lambert Curling Club with Ernie, other

Firefighters and their wives. She was part of the original social network ''CB Radio''

where she spent many nights talking to and making many new friends.

Barbara and Ernie also had fun decorating their truck and trailer which they used in the

St-Patrick's Day Parade.

She loved animals and had many pets throughout her life time, including

dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, fish and even chickens.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, She spent many summers camping on

the ocean in Myrtle Beach with her family and best friends of 47 years Mike, Liz and their

son Stephan. She also loved to spend time with her brother-in-law, Danny, her sister-in-

law, Judy and their kids David, Terry, Darren, Mark and their families. Barbara never

considered them as ''In-Laws''. To her, Danny and Judy were like her own brother and

sister and she loved them very much.

During her last years, Barbara fought a hard battle bravely. She lost the battle but will

be remembered for her determination and persistence of will.

Her family and her friends will miss her always.

WE LOVE YOU MOM. YOU CAN FINALLY REST IN PEACE.

LARRY AND RHONDA-LYNN

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With great sadness we announce the passing

of Barbara on April 6, 2013 at the age of 74.

Dear wife of the late Ernie Tannahill. Loving

mother of Larry and Rhonda-Lynn. She will be

missed by family and friends. In her early

years she was a volunteer dispatcher for East

Greenfield Fire Dept. and helped with fund

raising for equipment. Visitations will be held

at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral

Home on Sunday, April 14 from 1:00-5:00

p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Monday from

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. followed by a service in

the funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 p.m. Burial

will follow the service at les Jardins Urgel-

Bourgie, 8145 ch.Chambly in St.Hubert.