The family of George Barrie Carruthers (80) is sad to announce his sudden passing on August 30th 2022. Barrie was born in 1941 in New Glasgow and spent much of his life in Pictou Landing. He had a 30+ year career at Trenton Works as an electrician. He was a long-time member of the Trenton Lions Club. Barrie had a big heart and would help anyone in need. He loved animals, reading, puzzles, the Toronto Blue Jays, watching westerns and game shows such as Family Feud or Lingo and going for drives. He loved to tinker and fix things, was very inquisitive and curious and loved to sit on his swing outside and feed and watch the birds. He didn't listen to much music in recent years but the music he loved most was Shania Twain. Some say when he laughed his belly jiggled like Santa and he would light up the room with his booming voice. Barrie was open minded and a great listener. We will miss many things about him but especially his stories.

He was a son of the late John Wright Carruthers and Katherine Mae Ferguson. He was predeceased by his older brother, Jack. He is survived by his daughter, Cyndi Carruthers; his son, Mike Carruthers; his granddaughter, Josie Carruthers (Chris Ross); grandson, Jack Watson; his sister-in-law, Vera Carruthers, nephews, Kirby, Donnie, Todd (Crystal) and nieces Cathy (John) Dalziel and Terry (Steve) Higgins; brother, Ross and niece, Wendy Carruthers. Cremation has taken place and the Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, September 3rd at the Bethel Church Hall, 5756 Pictou Landing Rd, Pictou Landing. Donations in Barrie's memory may be made to the Pictou County SPCA. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.