Please visit the following link to view the service livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhdtLtbMuGE
It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Raymond Flynn
announce his passing on Sunday Nov. 15, 2020. His beloved wife of
68 years, Anne, at his side. Barry was in his 90th year.
Born in Toronto on February 3 1932, son of Gladys and Ernest Flynn.
After completing school, Barry joined Canadian Canopy Co recently
established by his father. When his father died in 1952, he took over
the business and would, over the next 50 years, with his brother Paul
grow it into one of the most successful boat top and windshield
manufacturing firms in Canada. Also establishing his distinctive OMAR
brand. In 1971, the family moved to Barrie Ontario with a new house
and new factory. Barry earned the distinction of Master Fabric
Craftsman.
Barry’s passions included race cars, building super modifieds until the
early 1970’s. That love of the track eventually led to racing go carts
with son Bryan and grandson Andrew.
Barry coached hockey in the late 1960’s with the North Toronto
Panthers. He carried the pen that was presented to him by the team in
his pocket until his death. He was a passionate consumer of Popular
Science, Popular Mechanics, Scientific America and other magazines
always on a quest to stay on top of recent developments.
When it was decided to wind up the business in 2002, Anne and Barry
bought an RV and trekked around North America.
Barry loved his family and could be heard saying to one of his 6
grandchildren “I am your past and you are my future”.
Barry was predeceased by his grandson Jesse Flynn (Heidi) in 2019.
He is survived by his beloved wife Anne Nealon, children Karen,
Bryan (Deb), Heather (Bill), grandchildren Wendy (Keith), Andrew
(Sarah), Katie (Kyle), Emily (Brandon), Dan, great grandchildren
Owen, Colin, Logan, Delilah, Jack, Huckleberry.
He is survived by his sister Lois and brother Paul (Lynda). He will be
missed by the Nealon family and all friends near and far.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the family will be holding a private family service, with arrangements entrusted to the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie. A livestream of the service will be available to the public on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 a.m via the link below. If desired, donations in Barry’s memory may be made to the RVH Cardiac Care Centre or Hospice Simcoe. Online memories and donations may be forwarded via www.steckleygooderham.com
In adherence with Provincial regulations, face coverings, physical distancing and occupancy limitations are mandatory.