Barry James Carlson May 6, 1950 - January 21, 2013 Barry was taken peacefully in his sleep at the young age of 62 years. Beloved husband and best friend to Lynda for 44 years, treasured father to Tamara and Darren, "Grandpa" to Austin and Tristan Meiliunas, and "Bear" to many, many friends. He is also survived by his mother, Grace Carlson of Estevan, Sask.; sister, Jean (James) Bjorndal of Estevan; brother-in-law, Marvin (Lisa) Mack and their children Christina Turnbull (Makena and Kaija) of Saskatoon, Russell (Amber) Mack (Dylan and Riley) of Red Deer, Alta., and Colin Mack of Lethbridge, Alta.; brother-in-law Dwayne (Sally) Mack of Macoun, Sask. and their son Mark of Regina, Sask., and brother-in-law, Cory (Michelle Charlebois) Mack, and their children Brittney and Jorja of Roche Percee, Sask.; sister-in-law, Marlys (Mike) Collins and their children Dustin of Estevan and Felicia (Tyler) Collins of Saskatoon; family friend Sonja McDonald; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Barry was predeceased by his father, Milo James Carlson; father-in-law, Edward Mack; mother-in-law, Lena Mack; and sister-in-law Irene Mack (Beyer). He will always be remembered for his infectious grin and huge heart. Although a man of few words, when he spoke those around him listened. Prayers were held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Juanito Vargas. Cremation followed, with interment to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Stouffville Skate Park Fund. This will honour his long career in Facility Management and love for building and architecture. Barry's family will erect a treed viewing area in his honour, providing a place for his grandsons to visit his spirit. Donations can be mailed to 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, ON, L4A 0Z8, attention Tamara Carlson. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
