It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Barbara Ruth Kirk on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Douglas Nichol Kirk, brother William McLean, sisters Margaret Campbell and Dora Philpot. Barbara is survived by her children, Arthur (Joanne), Douglas (Jirina), Alan (Jacquie) as well as her 8 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Barbara was truly a remarkable woman who kept a special place in the hearts of all who knew her. She lived her entire life in Burnaby, the last 8 years of which she resided at the Mulberry. A celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street in Burnaby, B.C.