MILLIGAN, Barbara (Bainard) - Our beautiful, kind, sweet mother, Barbara Milligan passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on March 29, 2021 in her 92 year.
Born in Toronto in 1929 to Roy and Mable Bainard .
Wife of the late Francis (Frank) Milligan, Barbara will be deeply missed by her sister Joyce Forster, her three children Eric (Lisa Campeis), Ann (John Firstbrook) and Ian (Teran) and grandmother to her twelve grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick & Ben, Mimi, Annie, George, Claire, Emily, Sophie, Chris, Paige and Charlie.
Barb grew up in North Toronto, attending Allenby PS and later Lawrence Park CI. She attended the University of Toronto and graduated in 1952. She started her career working at the Toronto Star as a junior editor. Shortly thereafter she met the love of her life through mutual close friends at the age of 24 and married in 1955. Frank and Barb had a wonderful life together that lasted 66 years before Frank’s passing this past fall. They were a true team.
Four years ago, Barb and Frank moved from their family home to the Dunfield Retirement Residence where they met many wonderful people. Our family would like to thank all the staff and residents for their support. We are also deeply grateful to Joy Ramirez and Maricar Alonzo for their loving care of our mother. They gave us great comfort knowing Mom was well cared for after Dad’s passing in the fall.
Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers and in honour of Barb’s love for the Ballet, please consider a donation to the National Ballet of Canada or a charity of your choice.
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