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Tuesday
11
July
Memorial Service
1:00 pm
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Speers Funeral Chapel
2136 College Ave
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Nik posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Deep deep condolences to all of Byrna's families for our loss. Byrna's many undertakings and accomplishments, and their value to community, have been well noted. Her chief contribution, through all these things, is perhaps as a role model for living a life with passion, no matter what you're doing. Everything Byrna did, everyone she loved, was with all her heart. An example and a legacy to (try to) live up to.
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Heather John (Taves) posted a condolence
Sunday, July 9, 2023
My earliest memory of Byrna took place during a family gathering in Turtleford around 1974. Julianna was a beautiful, mysterious teenager whom I surveyed nervously from various corners of my grandmother's living room and Bruce was an equally mysterious boy, busy and loud. Ron had to leave for home ahead of his family, and Byrna followed him out the screen door to walk him to his car. Outside, my six-year-old self watched as they walked slowly, talking and holding hands, stopping at the car to kiss goodbye. I have other memories of Byrna, of her enthusiasm, her creative spirit and her fierce and joyous love for her family. But this one, this snapshot of two people in love, is where I will always find Byrna.
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David Millar posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2023
Byrna was a Champion in our community. She championed the Literary Arts through her skill as an author and playwright. She championed Mental Health services through her outstanding work with the CMHA where served as President of the Saskatchewan Division and on the National Board. She championed all of the arts through her work on the Saskatchewan Arts Board and her term as Chairperson of the SAB. I think one of her greatest accomplishments was championing those who experience mental health challenges through her work with the CMHA magazine, Transition. As creator and Editor of Transition, Byrna provided those who have experienced our mental health system and have experienced mental health challenges with the opportunity to express their creativity and thoughts through their own words, published to permit many people to learn from their experiences. I will miss Byrna and rue the fact that we didn't have that one more opportunity time to visit.
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Brosi Nutting posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Dear Ron, & Family
A very deep loss, although a life well lived with humour, grace and class; and an inspiration to many. I pray that you will be able to overcome all grief & suffering in the fullness of God's mercy.
Love, Brosi
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Sheila Osborn posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
I have many lovely memories about Byrna - her friendliness, her books, her charming hospitality, and her classy style. She will be missed. My affectionate condolences to Ron and his family.
Thinking of you,
Sheila Osborn
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Lisa Louise Fleming posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Ron, Julianna, and Bruce - thinking of Byrna and your family during this difficult time. Her energy, exuberance, and unique perspective contributed to her writing and captured the Saskatchewan essence. The 27th Street Fleming family
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Val Bradshaw posted a condolence
Friday, June 2, 2023
Deepest condolences to the Barclay family.
Val & Gord
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Judy posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I had the pleasure of meeting Byrna through Ron during his tenure as the Province's conflict of interest commissioner. I found her welcoming, and dynamic with a steady stream of engaging conversation. I much enjoyed her writing and her zest for life. Please accept my sincere condolences. Judy Ferguson
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Kathleen O'Reilly lit a candle
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Sincere condolences to Ron and family. Byrna was one of a kind. She was a mentor, and gave her time and encouragement freely and generously to so many.
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Fred hill posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Ron and family
Please accept my sincere condolenses on the loss of Byrna. It brings back so many memories like when we were together in Californis, get together at your home and of course helping at one of Byrna's presentations.My wife had every book she ever wrote.
Ron you have some difficult days ahead, I went through that two years ago when my wife passed away. If you ever want to talk just give me a call. All the best to you and your family.
Fred Hill
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Linda Wacker posted a condolence
Sunday, May 21, 2023
On behalf of the Scandinavian Club of Regina, we want to extend our condolences to Byrna's family in their loss. Less than one year ago, Byrna worked with our Club to host a summer solstice event and honor a Canadian poet, Harold Rhenisch, whose books she had published. She so generously gave of her time, talents and her books to make this event a success. We are grateful that she shared her love of the written word and its authors with us. She broadened our minds and will live on in our memories of that event.
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katherine lawrence posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I spent many fun and stimulating Saturday nights in Byrna and Ron's living room with The Combine during my Regina years. Byrna had an excellent eye - not just for writing, but for colour and design. She was a true creative who expressed her love for life at every turn.
Thank goodness our paths crossed.
My sympathies to Ron and family.
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lorna crozier posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2023
With Byrna's passing goes so much of Saskatchewan's literary history. She was there when the renaissance happened, when Saskatchewan writers became nationally renowned, and she played a major role as a writer herself, an editor, a publisher, a mentor, and a passionate advocate. All the while she held onto her love of family and her belief in the good in people. She and Ron hosted countless gatherings of writers at their house, some a bit chaotic and crazy. Ron was an integral part of it all, and I hope I was correct in thinking he enjoyed himself. I will miss her, her grace and optimism. Wherever she is, she's probably started another version of Barclay Books! Look out for them.
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Marlene Rodie posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2023
We wish to express our deepest condolences. Whenever we had the privilege of visiting with Byrna we felt inspired and motivated. She made many valuable contributions to society and will be sorely missed.
Dave and Marlene Rodie
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Gaye Taylor posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Ron and Juliana
Byrna's passing is a huge loss to your family. She was such a force for all that is good in this world.
We will always remember fondly, a lovely evening we shared in California, with Byrna as our spirited dinner companion
Our condolences
Gaye and Bill Taylor
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Veronica and John Klebuc posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
We are deeply saddened to know of the passing of our dear friend Byrna.
She will ever be loved and remembered by those of us who enjoyed and treasure cherished memories of special times together. Our most heartfelt condolences to you Ron and your dear family.
Veronica &
John Klebuc
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Bruce Anderson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Condolences to Ron and family. Bryna was a wonderful force of nature whose name will be forever connected to the Saskatchewan arts community. Her memory will be cherished. Bruce and Lucie Anderson.
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Ted Dyck posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
My condolences to the Ron Barclay family on the death of a wife and mother, Byrna. It was my privilege to take up the editorship of TRANSITION Magazine after her in 2007. The Winter 2013 issue (see link on the CMHA SK website) is dedicated to Byrna’s establishment of the magazine.
Requiescat in pace, Byrna.
Ted Dyck, PhD
Eastend SK
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Robert Pletch posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
R. L. Sincere condoles from Lorraine and me. Rob Pletch
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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I was so sorry to hear of Byrna's passing. We worked together so closely on the editing and publication of my debut novel, and I know for certain it wouldn't have happened without her. She took on a naive fiction writer and helped craft a story I'm very proud of and, although I'm sure I exasperated her to no end (in ways only Ron probably knows), she was always ready with encouragement. When she'd find something in the manuscript that wasn't right yet, she'd say, "It's good. But just a little more, just a couple of sentences..." She pushed to make the story, the characters, the setting better, and she did it in a way I felt I could accomplish what she was asking. We butted heads now and then, and threw her hands up about how often a particular character kept showing up. I kept the page with her note scrawled across the top: "Are you in love with this guy? What in the ding dong is Hank doing in this scene???" She pulled 50 pages off the manuscript and said "This will be your second novel" when I wasn't sure I'd get the first done. She invited me to visit in Palm Desert so we could hammer out what we needed to do to get this first one published. I got horribly lost, showed up nearly two hours late, but she and Ron were both gracious and welcoming. A favourite photo I have is the two of them in the doorway as I left, both adamantly pointing me in the right direction: "Go back the way you came!" I owe Byrna so much and I'm grateful our paths crossed. And that second novel? It's a sequel and Byrna will be thanked yet again for believing it would happen. My condolences to Ron and the rest of the family.
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Nancy Noble posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
Ron and Family,
My parents, Ted and Marion Noble (now deceased) always spoke very highly of Byrna.
Condolences on her loss.
Nancy Noble
Victoria, BC
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Robert & Marilyn Blair posted a condolence
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Dear Ron and family,
We were very saddened to learn of Byrna’s death, she was a wonderful and talented woman who made a marked contribution to her community, the literary world and her family. It has been a great pleasure and honour for us to have known Byrna and Ron through the work of the Canadian Superior Court Judges’ Association and through our wintering time together in Palm Desert (remembering fondly our lunches together at Pacifica). Our sincere condolences.
Bob & Marilyn Blair
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Liz Allen posted a condolence
Sunday, May 14, 2023
I have many memories of Byrna when we were on the SWG board in the 1980s. Since returning to NZ I haven’t been great at keeping up with the literary scene in Saskatchewan so it was sad to hear the news of her passing. My condolences to Ronnand her family
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Denise Bellamy posted a condolence
Saturday, May 13, 2023
We so enjoyed meeting Byrna in Palm Desert over the years. Listening to her give readings from her books was always a great joy. Sincerest condolences to Ron and family. Denise Bellamy & Ian Cummings
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Tom Young lit a candle
Friday, May 12, 2023
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of Byrna. I knew Byrna throughout my early life. My memories as a young boy are of someone who took an active interest in the creative play of the children on Bell Street. When we would put on small plays or magic shows, she would send over Julianna and Bruce to act as our 'audience'. On hot summer days, she might bring along some lemonade to dole out alongside words of encouragement. Several years later, as a Philosophy student at U of R, I again crossed paths with Byrna through our mutual involvement with the Sask Arts Board. I particularly remember one thoughtful afternoon we spent discussing Victor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning,' a book that had a profound effect on her. She was a wonderful soul and important promoter of the arts in our community. My condolences to Bruce, Julianna, Zoe, and Ron.
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Phyllis O'Connor posted a condolence
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Byrna Barclay. Byrna was the founding Editor of our Transition Magazine as well as a huge supporter of those living with mental health issues. She will be deeply missed.
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Jerry Kraus posted a condolence
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Our condolences to Ron and family. Rest in peace Byrna, our dear friend. Susan Whitney and Jerry Kraus
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Jim and Anna Krause posted a condolence
Thursday, May 11, 2023
From two of Byrna‘s fans on the west coast, we express our sincere sympathy to family.
What set her apart? She was a leader whose support and encouragement benefited many. The world needs more of her character.
Her book, The Summer of the Hungry Pup, remains one of our favorites.
We are sad to turn this last page, but grateful we have been left with her works to read again.
Jim and Anna Krause & family
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Annette Bower uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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I will miss my book-selling partner. Byrna loved being out with her books and meeting people. Often she would see a young boy or girl who was interested in books but didn't have the money to purchase them. She gladly gifted the book of interest. Byrna loved talking about writing. She was interested in everything about people. I know she's gathering more stories in the great beyond. Ron, Julianna, Bruce and Zoe you were the people dearest to her and those she hated to leave. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
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The family of Byrna Robin Barclay uploaded a photo
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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