Posted May 24, 2023 | 10:50 AM
Barbara Neumann passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday May 22, 2023 at the Markdale Hospital at the age of 75.
Barb was the daughter of Frank and Hazel Dougherty of Meaford. She was born November 29, 1947. She graduated from Meaford High School followed by St. Michael’s in Toronto. She worked in at Owen Sound at Mackinnon Phillips Hospital, for Dr. Wirkunnen and Community Living.
Barb was married to Gunter Neumann for 30 years and missed him dearly since his passing in 2018. She was the loving mother of Mike (Tracy) of Meaford and Todd (Leah) of Apple Hill, Ontario. She cherished her many memories with her grandson Alex. She will be missed by her siblings Donna Binstead of Barrie, Murray (Isola) Dougherty of Meaford, and Dotty Ward (Alan) of Meaford. She will be remembered by her nieces Terri Bowhey and Tammy Martin and their families.
Thanks to Dr. Hudson, Dr. Gross and Dr. Power, Errinrung Retirement Community, the kind Meaford and Markdale Hospital nurses.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place Saturday June 3, 2023 at Lakeview Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a casual celebration of Barb’s life at the Meaford Curling Club on Saturday June 3, 2023 between 1:30 and 4.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.