The Final Tranche of My 1970 Class Members

Left to Right, Top To Bottom: Mike Bukoski, Linda Byrne, Gloria Chisholm, Colleen Bulger, Darlene Caldwell, Sharon Clark, Howie Cannon, Cathy Clinton

Gloria Chisholm on the Bus

The camera captures Gloria Chisholm in mid-blink on the bus. This was probably a class trip to Stratford in the early 1970's.

Gloria Chisholm in the School Play

Gloria Chisholm is in a school play on stage in the auditorium. I can't remember any of the details, and neither can Gloria. She was amazed that this photo of her existed (we are both on Facebook -- drop me a line if you want to "friend" me -- I have a Facebook alias), and Gloria could not even recall this event.

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.

Student Assembly on Stage

Pictured from left to right at the microphone are Frances Schillings, Peter Ten Haaf, and Gloria Chisholm.

Gloria Chisholm

I joined the photography club every year that there was one at OCHS. Paul Gimpelj was the president the first year that I was a member. Gloria Chisholm also was a member of the club. I made the above print of her using the vignette process in the OCHS darkroom which was a broom closet at the end of the hallway opposite George Callender's classroom.

I have a special link with Gloria. When I was born at the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, her mother was there at the same time. That is how our respective mothers became friends.

Gloria met Leo Barrett at OCHS, and they moved to Winnipeg together.

Happy Crowd

The above pic is the crowd after the OCHS Saints defeated Bowmanville at football. Left to right: Mike Noonan, Terry Hughes, Gloria Chisholm, Frank Foley, Linda Dupont, Cathy Clinton, Leo Barrett, Mike Dionne (thanks Dan) .