Tribute

Barry Lockwood was born, with his twin brother Neil, On June 10th 1947 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, to Stanley and Gertie Lockwood, to the temporary dismay of their big sister, Pat. She got over it and became a best friend.

They were raised together in close community with all the family, many of whom continued the centuries-old family trade of horticulture, floriculture and agriculture. Barry grew up in post-war days when everything was grey… he wanted to bring colour and beauty to peoples’ lives, and worked his way through college funded by his egg sales, eventually up to his Master’s in Horticulture.

At a college dance, he met this cute girl. Her name was Janice, and they were smitten; he coached football and taught growing methods, and she got her Teaching Degree. They married and had a couple of pretty fabulous children—Katrina and James.

Barry was a visionary always, creating and building wherever he went, and leading naturally with a heart full of love. After managing and building nurseries in England, they took a leap of faith and started a big adventure in Canada, where they grew a new nursery from the roots up, raised their kids, and led by example a life of faith and love within the church community and with everyone they met.

Barry was the most humble and sparkling, fun-loving and adventurous, passionate and loyal and loving man you could know… when he saw you his face would light up because you were exactly who he wanted to see. He would share with you, offer wisdom, listen, laugh, teach, give, and plan with excitement the next wonderful thing to do or build. He helped whomever needed it and never judged, showing compassion and kindness without reservation.

The people of New Life Community Church, Duncan Pentecostal, Cowichan Green Community, the Cow-Op, Duncan and Esquimalt Farmers’ Markets, and the BCEgg board and wider industry will miss his knowledge and leadership, and so many more also will miss him as a friend. Barry was immensely grateful for the wonderful care he received from everyone at Cowichan District Hospital and Victoria General Hospital, and from his doctors, surgeons, and the community and palliative care teams.

He built Lockwood Farms with his son James and daughter-in-law Cammy, and today they continue building their dream farm in Cobble Hill with their children Keighley and Jayce. Along with them, his loving wife Janice, daughter Katrina (Mills), and her husband Luke and children Ethan, Owen, Sophie and Milo will miss him enormously, but we are committed to striving to model in our lives the words which describe him so well: To live without fear, and love without judgment.

Barry was a cherished family man, Master Horticulturist, poultry and produce farmer, and community leader, who returned to God after battling bladder cancer for four short months. He was at peace and had no bucket list… but his wishes were clear. In addition to his legacy through his family and farm, his wish was that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made that would benefit the BCCA in Victoria which has helped himself and also his incredible wife, Jan.

See link below and on FB Lockwood Farms and HW Wallace.

Barry’s gentleness and example changed many hearts and lives, and show how each person, by showing love and kindness, can indeed change a life, a family, a community. He was an uncomplicated man who loved like Jesus did, and it changed the world. If you knew him and this was true in your life or the life of someone you know, please write just a few words, a phrase, or a sentence, to tell us how. We will build his Eulogy from the hearts of those whom he has loved. A “Going Away Party” Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Friday November 16th at New Life Community Church in Duncan.

As was Barry’s way… absolutely everyone is loved and welcome.

Email sixmills@gmail.com with your words.

In lieu of flowers:

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