Obituary of Donald Robert Barkhouse

Donald Robert Barkhouse, 80 of Habitant, died peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in the Windsor Elms Village. Born on Scott's Bay Road, he was the son of the late Basil and Leila (Brewster) Barkhouse. He was the last member of his immediate family. He received his education at the Scott's Bay Road country school. At a very young age he went to work on a farm. Finding his niche a few years later in construction, he worked with V.C. Woodworth and other contractors in the Valley apprenticing as a carpenter. He became a skilled carpenter and worked in Halifax for many years. He completed his working career with a Kings County School Board. After his retirement, he continued his love for woodwork, woodcrafts and making furniture. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, fishing and hunting. He and Muriel enjoyed traveling to Florida and throughout Canada. In his later years he loved spending time with his family, especially his two precious grandchildren. A devoted family man, a wonderfully kind husband, loving father and grandfather; Don, Papa/Poppy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife Muriel (MacInnis), daughter Crystal (James) Cook of Timberlea, his dear grandchildren Jacob and Emma, several nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Diane and brother-in-law Michael. Donald was predeceased by his sister Shirley, brothers Darrell and Eugene. A special thanks to all at the Elms for their love and superb resident care in making his final years truly wonderful. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Wolfville Funeral Chapel, 568 Main Street Wolfville (902-542-4656) where a visitation will take place on June 14th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on June 15th at 2:00 pm in the Wolfville Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place in the Habitant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Senior Citizens Bus Society, Windsor Elms.