With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Robert Barks (Deep River, Ontario), who passed away on November 16, 2022 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Barks and Marjorie Barks. He is survived by : his wife Gayle; his children, Shannon, Tricia and Trevor; his stepchildren, Travis and Tara; his grandchildren, Jared, Austin, Emma, Justin, Kirk and Cody; his stepgrandchildren, Caelan, Jack and Brodie; his great grandchild Georgia; and his siblings, Jan, Tom and Ted. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Deep River District Hospital Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Diabetes Canada.

Suggested donation : Heart and Stroke Foundation

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Funeral Home

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November 21, 2022

Ed Froome wrote a sympathy message

“Gayle & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. It was a big surprise to hear that Bob had passed and what he went through over the past time. I know he is in a better place, but his passing will be a large loss for us all. May God be with you and the Family. Love, Ed Froome”