Barbara Lorna "Barb, Barbie" Bell
1952 - 2020
Barbara Lorna "Barb, Barbie" Bell
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Barbara Lorna "Barb, Barbie" Bell – 67, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband at her side, on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Minto, New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Hazen and Pearl (Clark) Dunham.

In earlier years, Barbara worked in the maintenance department at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Devoted to her family, she had a huge love for all of her family and was blessed with many dear friends.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Max Bell; daughter, Lisa Blackburn (Steven Mifsud), Osoyoos, British Columbia; son, John (Janissa) Blackburn, Brandon, Manitoba; former husband and father of her children, John Blackburn, Sr.; siblings, Daniel Dunham (Joan Rogers), Chipman, New Brunswick; Grace Wallis, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan; Kevan (Sheila) Dunham, Grand Prairie, Alberta; John (Connie) Dunham, Saint John, New Brunswick; Curtis (Krista) Dunham, Durham, New Brunswick; Raymond (Marlene) Dunham, Cumberland Bay, New Brunswick; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Diane Dunham.

Special thanks are extended to the wonderful staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for the care and love shown to Barbara during the last eight months.

Barbara’s family will celebrate her life at a later time when they are able to be together. If so desired, donations in Barbara’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Barbara’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Barbara Lorna "Barb, Barbie" Bell