Barbara Joan Price
January 19, 2021
PRICE, Barbara Joan (Babs) nee Henry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 9, 1935 and passed away in Airdrie, Alberta on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after a hard fought battle with Covid at the age of 86 years.
Babs was predeceased by her parents, Mel and Elsie Henry; her brother, Gordon; and sisters, Bobbi and Irene; sister-in-law. Helen Henry; brother-in-law, Bill Floyd; and son-in-law, Jon Skelly.
Babs is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Cheryl Skelly; grandson, Jay Skelly his wife Jaimi and two beautiful great-grandchildren, Presley and Jayce Skelly; who she adored, as well as her much loved many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Babs worked at Eaton’s in downtown Calgary for 27 years, retiring at age 60. Her family was her life. She spent countless hours helping others and poured her whole heart into everything she did. She had a hardy laugh, wonderful sense of humor, love for kids, animals, candy, chocolate bars, playing cards, knitting, puzzles, goodies and naps.
She lived her life with narcolepsy which was debilitating at times but she got through it with strength and humor..she also developed lewy body dementia 5 years ago that progressed rapidly yet she marched on, again with strength and humor. A beautiful smile and a heart of gold..you will be so missed Mom, may you get the rest and peace in heaven that you so deserve. At Bab’s request no Funeral Service will be held at this time. A huge thank you to the entire staff and care team at Airdrie Bethany who continue to go above and beyond every day. You are all very compassionate, brave, angels among us, and to all who cared for and touched Mom's life along her journey; we are forever grateful.
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Messages of Condolence
Rest in peace Aunty Babs ~ Don Henry & Janee Rushton
Sure will miss you my beautiful Auntie... thank you for all the love, laughter, lessons and the many adventures we found ourselves on ❤❤ ~ Pam Henry
So sorry for your loss, sending love and hugs to you and your family ~ Sharon Jansen
We will miss Namie, but will remember her with fond memories. Sending love and hugs to you all. ~ Merel Jarvis
Hugs and love to all of you ~ Gwen German
Sending all my love and prayers to you all .. thank you for the laughs a memories of seeing you with The kids Namie .. your memory will live on always .. Rest In Peace ❤️ ~ Nadine Wilson
She was the best second Mom a teenager could have wished for. She knit me slippers when I needed them and smacked me with one when I needed it... all in good fun, or course. My heart is with you. Treasured memories are yours forever. ~ Jayne Croteau
I remember when she & her friend would come to the downtown transit office for their passes, so full of life & laughter. It was a treat to serve them. ~ Jo Tennant
My condolences cousins ~ Sandra MacDonald
Sorry for your loss we will all miss her very much ~ Gord & Bernice Floyd
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Whenever I volunteered at Bethany I always enjoyed my chats and visits with Babs. Sorry for your loss. ~ Wendy Contant
Sending our love and prayers to you and your family , Cheryl. ~ Jan Ingram & Darrel Florence
My condolences to Cheryl and all Babs' family. I worked with Babs at Eaton's - what a personality! She was lots of fun and also full of knowledge that she was happy to share with me, and I was just a kid. I still tell a story she told me about sitting in the doctor's office with her grandson. He was going to daycare and had picked up a few new words but had no idea what they meant. He was sitting on her lap in the doctor's waiting room and looked up at her - reached up to stroke her cheek and said something like "Nami, I love you. You're a b*tch." Babs laughed so hard telling that story and so did everyone else. Thinking about her now, I remember that laugh. ~ Kim Searle