R.I.P. Leo Barrett

In Pace Requiescat -- Leo Barrett -- October 11, 2010, 6:20 AM. Regina Saskatchewan. Married to Gloria Chisholm, in his 56th year.

LEO MICHAEL BARRETT January 28th, 1954 October 11th, 2010 It is with heavy hearts that Leo's family announces his passing at Royal University Hospital at the age of 56, with his family by his side.

Leo was born in Oshawa, ON and arrived in Saskatoon, May of 1972. He spent a short period of time doing odd jobs and living on the riverbank until he was hired by the City of Saskatoon Engineering Dept. in June. He married Gloria, his high school sweetheart, in July of that year.

He transferred to the Saskatoon Fire Department in March of 1974. He was an active Executive Member of the Saskatoon Professional Fire Fighters Union, Local 80 IAFF for more that ten years. He was appointed Assistant Chief in January of 1996, until he retired due to illness from a job he loved.

Leo absolutely adored his family and extended loved ones, many of whom called him Grandpa. He loved golfing, and especially enjoyed his time up at Elkridge. He always felt blessed and had a strong personal faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He will be dearly missed. Leo is survived by his most beloved wife of 38 years, Gloria; sons, Kim (Karen) and their children, his cherished grandsons, Cody and Jarrod; sons, Michael, and Adam (fiance, Sarah); daughter, Alia Tamke and grandsons, David and Bentley; extended grandsons, Thomas and David Olson; his niece who was like a daughter, Heather Chisholm; sisters, Maureen (Tom) Saxby, Nancy Christie, Mary-Ellen (Larry) Cyr; brothers, Clancy (Paula) and John Barrett; mother-in-law, Mary (Frank) Rochfort; sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Less) Morgan, Laura (Tim) Oak; brothers-in-law, Garry (Gail), Mark and Paul Chisholm; numerous nieces, nephews and some very close friends that were just like family. Leo was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Bernice Barrett; father-in-law, Stuart Chisholm; sisters-in-law, Arlene Dennis and Mary Barrett and brother-in-law, Wayne Christie. The family would like to thank all of the compassionate and caring staff at RUH in ICU.