Obituary for Lewis Clifford Barclay
Lewis Clifford Barclay
September 26th 1929 - August 6th, 2021
“ A life well lived is not measured by the things you accumulate but by the lives you enrich “
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Lewis Barclay who was in his 92nd year.
On Friday August 6th 2021, Lew passed away at Southlake Regional Hospital surrounded by
his loving family after a brief illness.
Lew was born in Hamilton, Ontario, predeceased by his father Clifford Barclay and mother
Telma ( Lewis ) he was the youngest brother of Richard, June, Bernice and Dorthy. After the
passing of his mother shortly after his birth, Lew was raised by his Aunt Audrey on a farm in
Stouffville, Ontario where he lived until early adult years.
Growing up on the farm shaped who Lew was. He made Newmarket his home for over 70 years
along with his wife of 53 years Doni (Deceased ). He was a devoted father to Sherry and son in
law Kevin ( Still ) and loving poppa to his granddaughter Grace. He supported the community in
many ways and was a well known entrepreneur for more than 50 years in Newmarket. He was a
well respected Mason ( Tuscan Lodge 99 ) and Shriner. But most of all Lew will be remembered
for his kindness, incredible generosity, his big smile, infectious laugh, his ability for storytelling
and his absolute adoration of his family and friends.
We wish to recognize Lew’s dear neighbours to whom we are forever grateful, Lyle, Sharon and
Kim Carson along with Peter and Kim Zaremba for their loving support and friendship over the
many years. Thank you to all of Lew’s close friends, Mason and Shriner connections, visiting
and checking in with him often; enabling him to live a full and happy life at home until the very
end.
Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home for visitation on Tuesday August 10, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email at rsvp@roadhouseandrose.com or by phone, 905-895-6631. You must indicate your preferred time and provide your full name, the full names of anyone attending with you as well as a phone number.
First Period
Visitation 1: 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Visitation 2: 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visitation 3: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Visitation 4: 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Second Period
Visitation 1: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Visitation 2: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Visitation 3: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Visitation 4: 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visitation 5: 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Visitation 6: 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
A Memorial Service will take place in the chapel on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. Due to COVID limitations, the chapel is revised for family. However, overflow rooms are available if you wish to attend in person. Space is limited; therefore, please RSVP as soon as possible. A live stream option is also available by clicking the link below;
Click Here to Watch the Service
All welcome for a luncheon following the service at The Olde Village Freehouse Pub on Main Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
September 26th 1929 - August 6th, 2021
“ A life well lived is not measured by the things you accumulate but by the lives you enrich “
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Lewis Barclay who was in his 92nd year.
On Friday August 6th 2021, Lew passed away at Southlake Regional Hospital surrounded by
his loving family after a brief illness.
Lew was born in Hamilton, Ontario, predeceased by his father Clifford Barclay and mother
Telma ( Lewis ) he was the youngest brother of Richard, June, Bernice and Dorthy. After the
passing of his mother shortly after his birth, Lew was raised by his Aunt Audrey on a farm in
Stouffville, Ontario where he lived until early adult years.
Growing up on the farm shaped who Lew was. He made Newmarket his home for over 70 years
along with his wife of 53 years Doni (Deceased ). He was a devoted father to Sherry and son in
law Kevin ( Still ) and loving poppa to his granddaughter Grace. He supported the community in
many ways and was a well known entrepreneur for more than 50 years in Newmarket. He was a
well respected Mason ( Tuscan Lodge 99 ) and Shriner. But most of all Lew will be remembered
for his kindness, incredible generosity, his big smile, infectious laugh, his ability for storytelling
and his absolute adoration of his family and friends.
We wish to recognize Lew’s dear neighbours to whom we are forever grateful, Lyle, Sharon and
Kim Carson along with Peter and Kim Zaremba for their loving support and friendship over the
many years. Thank you to all of Lew’s close friends, Mason and Shriner connections, visiting
and checking in with him often; enabling him to live a full and happy life at home until the very
end.
Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home for visitation on Tuesday August 10, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email at rsvp@roadhouseandrose.com or by phone, 905-895-6631. You must indicate your preferred time and provide your full name, the full names of anyone attending with you as well as a phone number.
First Period
Visitation 1: 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Visitation 2: 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visitation 3: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Visitation 4: 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Second Period
Visitation 1: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Visitation 2: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Visitation 3: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Visitation 4: 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visitation 5: 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Visitation 6: 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
A Memorial Service will take place in the chapel on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. Due to COVID limitations, the chapel is revised for family. However, overflow rooms are available if you wish to attend in person. Space is limited; therefore, please RSVP as soon as possible. A live stream option is also available by clicking the link below;
Click Here to Watch the Service
All welcome for a luncheon following the service at The Olde Village Freehouse Pub on Main Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.