It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Peter Barr.  Peter has been involved with bowling in Northern Ontario as a proprietor, a bowler and secretary/treasurer of the Bowl Northern Ontario board for many, many years.  If you ever attended a Bowl Northern Ontario event, chances are, Peter was in the background making the gears turn smoothly.  He was never one for the spotlight but with his efforts (along with his partner Jeannette), our YBC, Club 55, National Classified, Bowl Canada Cup and John Paziuk Memorial tournaments were always successful.

We are a better association thanks to Peter’s involvement.  He will be truly missed by the Northern Ontario bowling community, as well as many others across Canada.  Our deepest condolences go out to his beloved partner Jeannette and his entire family.

From Arnie Rollins, president Bowl Northern Ontario:

Lynn and I are at a loss for words, our friend for over 30 years and also my partner in Whitewater Lanes has passed away. We and the bowling family are going to miss him, his smile, his quick wit and the pleasure of being around him.  Our condolences to his partner of 40 years Jeannette, we are so used to having the two of you together, we will be looking behind you wondering where Peter is.  Jeannette, we love you and will always be available whenever or wherever you need us.  Northern Ontario meetings will never be the same without Peter and I am sure he knew how much we all cared for him.

Full obituary is under Peter’s picture.

Peter Barr

March 26, 1950 ~ May 30, 2021 (age 71)
Obituary & Services

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday May 30, 2021.  Peter Barr, beloved partner of Jeannette Dunker for 40 years, was in his 72nd year.
Dear son of the late Morry Barr (Judy) and the late Phyllis Colloton.
Peter will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew him. He was the Publisher of the Almaguin News from 1989 to 2012, a passionate sports card, music, movie and record collector, a member of the Agricultural Society, the secretary/treasurer of Bowl Northern Ontario and also part owner of a bowling lane in Azilda, Ontario.
The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls on Sunday June 6 from 1 to 4p.m.*
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family service to celebrate Peter’s life will be conducted in the chapel commencing at 1:00 p.m.  on Monday, June 7, 2021 with Doreen Mason DLM officiating.  For those wishing to attend virtually, a Zoom link will be available by emailing a request to dempster@opatovskyfuneralhome.com by 12pm Friday June 4, 2021.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial  donations to the Algonquin Grace Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.  
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend the visitation. To register please RSVP on the obituary page at www.opatovksyfuneralhome.com or call the funeral home at 705-382-3222.  Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario attendance numbers will be restricted (10). COVID-19 protocols are in place and masks are mandatory.