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Ronald Theodore “Ron” Barkhouse

Birth	:	22 Apr 1926 New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	7 Apr 2014 Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	United Baptist Cemetery, New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada
Description	:	Ronald T. Barkhouse Age 87, of Halifax, passed away on April 7, 2014 in Halifax. Born in New Ross, he was the son of the late Alfred and Annie (Meister) Barkhouse.Ron is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eleanor; daughters, Dawn, Centreville Mountain; Lesley (Phil), Beechville; son, Robert (BettyAnn), New Ross; grandchildren, Eric (Rachel), Emily Fawcett (Jonathan), Ryan, Jonathan, and Jessica Barkhouse, Jessie and Leah Pynn; great-grandson, Heath Russell. He was predeceased by his son, James "Jimmy"; brother, Phillip; sister, Lorraine.He operated Barkhouse's General Store and Lumber for many years, until securing the seat in Lunenburg East for the Conservative... Read More	Ronald T. Barkhouse Age 87, of Halifax, passed away on April 7, 2014 in Halifax. Born in New Ross, he was the son of the late Alfred and Annie (Meister) Barkhouse.Ron is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eleanor; daughters, Dawn, Centreville Mountain; Lesley (Phil), Beechville; son, Robert (BettyAnn), New Ross; grandchildren, Eric (Rachel), Emily Fawcett (Jonathan), Ryan, Jonathan, and Jessica Barkhouse, Jessie and Leah Pynn; great-grandson, Heath Russell. He was predeceased by his son, James "Jimmy"; brother, Phillip; sister, Lorraine.He operated Barkhouse's General Store and Lumber for many years, until securing the seat in Lunenburg East for the Conservative Party in the 1974 provincial election. Ron served as MLA for three consecutive terms and was appointed to the Executive Council in 1979 as Minister of Mines and Energy. During his tenure, North America's first tidal generating station opened in 1984 in Annapolis. Ron served as President and CEO of the Tidal Power Corporation until 1993, always maintaining a strong belief in the future development and role of tidal energy in Nova Scotia.He took an active, life long interest in his community, representing New Ross for over 20 years as Councillor on the Chester Municipal Council, was first Chairman of the Board of Trustees of New Ross Consolidated School and a 60 year member of Norwood Masonic Lodge and long serving Shriner. Ron was the Chairman of the New Ross Centennial Committee, formed to officially commemorate Canada's 100th anniversary. The committee went on to promote a project for 150th anniversary of the founding of New Ross, culminating in the opening of Ross Farm Museum in 1970. Ron was the founding President of Ross Farm Museum Society.In retirement, he was active in genealogy, was founding President of the New Ross Historical Society and spent years researching countless Lunenburg County families. Ron and Vernon Keddy published "100 Days to Freedom", the Genealogy of the Barkhouse Family. Ron was a recipient of the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Confederation, both the Queen Elizabeth II Silver and Golden Jubilee Medals, and the Dr. Phyllis E. Blakely Lifetime Achievement Award.Ron will be remembered for his dedication and commitment to the community of New Ross and former constituents of Chester St. Margaret’s, as well as his contribution to the collection of genealogical information throughout Lunenburg County.Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., PO Box 981, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation or reception by request. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. in New Ross Baptist Church, Rev. Murray Shaw officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Ron may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Where is Ronald Theodore “Ron” Barkhouse's memorial?
Ronald Theodore “Ron” Barkhouse's memorial is located at: United Baptist Cemetery, New Ross, Lunenburg County, Canada.
When did Ronald Theodore “Ron” Barkhouse death?
Ronald Theodore “Ron” Barkhouse death on 7 Apr 2014 in Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred S. Barkhouse

(1878 - 1958)

Annie B. Barkhouse

(1893 - 1994)

Spouse

Eleanor Barkhouse

(1928 - unknow)

Children

Dawn Barkhouse Russell

(1954 - unknow)

Robert Duncan Barkhouse

(1962 - 2020)

James Alfred “Jim” Barkhouse

(1970 - 2002)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint James Anglican Church Cemetery
Aldersville, Lunenburg County, Canada

2. Auburndale Cemetery
Auburndale, Lunenburg County, Canada

3. Baker Settlement Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4584000, -64.1735200

4. Barss Corner Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4953500, -64.1073200

5. Barss Corner Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4838600, -64.1066200

6. Indian Brook Cemetery - Barss Corner
Barss Corner, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4892500, -64.1025600

7. Bayport Cemetery
Bayport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4898900, -64.1152100

8. All Saints Anglican Church Cemetery
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4479400, -64.4228800

9. All Saints First Cemetery
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4468900, -64.4110800

10. Boutilier Cemetery
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3591194, -64.2590942

11. Swissair Crash Victims Mass Burial Site
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3618000, -64.2657300

12. Beech Hill United Baptist Church
Beech Hill, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4495700, -64.6314500

13. United Baptist Church Cemetery - Beech Hill
Beech Hill, Lunenburg County, Canada

14. United Church Cemetery Beech Hill
Beech Hill, Lunenburg County, Canada

15. Big Tancook Island Cemetery
Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4584000, -64.1735200

16. Old Gates Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4953500, -64.1073200

17. Old Zinck Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4838600, -64.1066200

18. Saint Barnabas Anglican Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4892500, -64.1025600

19. Saint Barnabas Old Anglican Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4898900, -64.1152100

20. Blockhouse Cemetery
Blockhouse, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4479400, -64.4228800

21. Garden of Rest Cemetery
Blockhouse, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4468900, -64.4110800

22. Lower Blue Rocks Cemetery
Blue Rocks, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3591194, -64.2590942

23. Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery
Blue Rocks, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3618000, -64.2657300

24. Hillside Cemetery
Branch LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4495700, -64.6314500