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Todd Arnold Barr died peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 3, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kate Huband, and their two children, Gabriel and Bella; his mother, Joan; and father, Doug (Lee Mink-Barr); his siblings, Sarah Brawley (Maykel), Jay Mink (Ashley), and Marne Wood (John Halsey); sister-in-law, Louisa Huband (Craig Moffat); brother-in-law, Paul Huband; and his nieces and nephews: Harry, Lilly, Michael, Mason, Halsey, Virginia, McIver, Slade, Juliana, Phoebe, and Thomas. He was the cherished son-in-law of the late Ann and Michael Huband. 

Todd grew up in Toronto, attended Jarvis CI and Unionville HS and later graduated from Queen’s (Human Geography and Outdoor and Experiential Education). He also received his Masters of Education (OISE/UT) in 2003 in Community Development, Adult Education, Environmental Studies. 

Todd’s passion for community lay at the heart of his professional life, including his work at Taylor Statten Camps, Katimavik, Rural Communities Impacting Policy, Hospice Peterborough, Trent Community Research Centre, Drug Strategy Network of Ontario and Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. 

He was an enthusiastic member of the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough and held board positions at the Peterborough Community Counselling and Resource Centre and the Peterborough City Soccer Association. 

A life-long educator, mentor and community builder, Todd touched the lives of many with his tender heart, playfulness, curiosity, and wisdom. He taught without preaching and effortlessly drew out the best in people. He embraced life with all of its imperfections, found meaning in the most challenging moments, and reminded us that one of life’s greatest gifts is connectedness.  Todd was at his happiest in the outdoors and nature, which were the main inspiration for his poetry. He had a great passion for music of all genres and it played an integral role in his life. 

In his last weeks when words were failing him, music never lost its ability to provide hope and refuge. His zest for life was obvious when canoeing, dancing, coaching soccer or building community. But most of all, Todd cared deeply for Kate, Gabe, and Bella, whose sorrow lies in the memory of Todd’s gentle, loving kindness.

Thérèse Gauthier Lynch died at age 91 on Feb. 13 at her home in Pittsford N.Y. (Rochester). She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Michael O'Leary) Lynch, Paula (John) Feroleto, Michael (Michelle) Lynch, Terrance (Rose Audette) Lynch, and Anna Lynch; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her brother, Joseph (Susan) Gauthier.

She was born on Nov. 19, 1932 in Calgary. After having won, at age 16, the provincial scholarship to attend Queen’s, she got onto a train in Calgary in 1949 to Kingston – doing so over her mother's strong objections that she should instead go to the secretarial pool school in downtown Calgary, as respectable girls did. She was also only able to attend because her father worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad, so she could ride the train to Kingston for free. 

She was a graduate of the Class of 1955 and practiced anesthesiology for 35 years at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., before a second career as a hospital administrator.

— Thérèse Gauthier Lynch (second from right), featured on the cover of ���Ҵ�ý Review, 1955. 

Dr. William Robert “Bob” Whyte peacefully passed away on Feb. 23, 2024 in his 93rd year. Bob was married to Catherine Mary Leah “Mitzi” Whyte, the absolute love of his life for 66 years. He was the proud father of Bill (Elaine) Whyte, Patti Whyte, Cathy (Lorin) Pressé, Sandy (Larry) Jones, and Jill (Daniel) Greben. Loving grandfather to Zack (Taylor), Jesse, Graeme, Nicole (Justin), Michelle (Tyler), Michael, Alexander, Rachel, and Jon; and great grandfather to Henry, Theodore, Callie, Logan, and Reese. 

He was born and raised in Arnprior, Ont. and graduated from Queen’s School of Medicine in 1955. It was in Kingston where he and Mitzi first met, and they married in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 1955, before settling down in St. Catharines. 

Bob was extremely passionate about his work as a physician and was well-respected by his colleagues at the St. Catharines General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital, as well as by his patients. He was an anesthetist and a family practitioner. 

Bob enjoyed travelling the world with Mitzi, hosting big family parties, reading newspapers and books every day, spending time on his porch, hiking, fishing trips up north and watching football and hockey. He was the beloved patriarch and “poppa” of our big, tight-knit family and was never too old to play with his grandkids and great grandkids. His laugh, sense of humour and sense of fun were infectious. Even amidst the joyful chaos of a big family, he made sure that every one of us felt special. He lived his life to the fullest, and while our family is grateful that he enjoyed 92 wonderful years, no amount of time would ever feel like enough for us.