It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Ann Landrey, affectionately known as Barb, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the age of 84, at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, to Stewart James Biffin and Violet Lois (Pettigrew) Biffin, Barbara spent her childhood in Montreal, Toronto, Stratford, and Grand Bend.

Barbara attended the University of Western Ontario, graduating with a degree in French and Latin, before earning her teaching certification at the Ontario College of Education in Toronto. She went on to teach at several secondary schools, including Victoria Park in North York, Oakridge, Medway, Clarke Road, and St. Joseph’s in St. Thomas. Her teaching years provided many treasured memories, including school trips, adventures, and friendships.

In the summer of 1965, Barbara met the love of her life, Bill, in Grand Bend. What began with a chance meeting on the water grew into a life-long loving partnership on July 9, 1966 in Grand Bend that would last more than 60 years, sharing a lifetime of adventures, challenges, laughter, and devotion. Together, they raised two sons, Geoffrey Stewart and Gregory Charles, and built a family that remained Barbara’s greatest source of happiness and pride.

In 1986, Bill and Barb established G & G Enterprises, what began as a business became an extraordinary community of friendships. Through their involvement with the Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA), Barbara helped organize and administer local and provincial billiard leagues and tournaments, including the Valley Pool League and the Ontario Provincial Valley Championship. In recognition of their decades of commitment and contributions to the sport and its community, Bill and Barb received the VNEA’s prestigious Warren Kelley Meritorious Service Award, with their induction recorded in Las Vegas in 2021.

Barb also believed in giving back. For approximately 30 years, she volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital’s information desk, helping visitors find their way and offering a welcoming presence to those entering the hospital.

Outside of work and volunteering, Barb and Bill loved travelling together. Their adventures took them to Florida, Las Vegas, Mexico, Alaska, Quebec, and on a memorable month-long journey through Portugal and Spain.

But nothing brought Barb greater happiness than her family. She treasured family holidays, Christmas gatherings, shared meals, childhood adventures, and the simple joy of spending time with those she loved. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren, sharing stories, taking walks, and watching them grow. Barbara leaves behind her beloved husband, Bill; her sons Geoff and Greg (Isabel); and her six cherished grandchildren, Katrina, Gabriel, Christopher, Miguel, Brooke, and Olivia. She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews; Dave, Jody, Carrie, David and Christina, and the many dear friends whose lives she touched; special thanks to Johnny (Joao), Maria, and Alana.

Barbara had also prepared some of her own thoughts for this day. Among them were words of gratitude to those who supported her throughout her illness:

“I have so many people to thank for a great life, but first my family who were so good to me through the difficult times of my illness. It meant so much to see and hear from them as often as I did.”

And in a final reflection that captures a little of Barbara’s warmth and personality, she left one simple request:

“Have a glass of wine, or whatever, in memory of me.”

So, to all those who knew and loved Barbara—her family, friends, former students, colleagues, and the countless members of the billiards community who shared in her life—we invite you to raise a glass, share a memory, and celebrate a remarkable woman.

Rest peacefully, Barb. You were deeply loved, and you will be dearly missed.