On May 25, 2020, after a lengthy battle, Barry passed away just after 4:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 67 years.
He is lived on through his sons Kevin and Derek; sister Catherine (Wayne) and brothers Terry (Arlene), Larry (Arlene), Peter and Donald. Barry is now reunited with his parents Edna and Terence; brothers Franc, Gary, and Paul, as well as good friend Graham Besse.
Barry was born in Montreal, along with one sister and seven brothers, to a father who was a decorated soldier in the Air Force and a mother who stayed at home to keep the large family in line.