Wayne Barkhouse

Glace Bay

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Wayne Barkhouse, age 77 on the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Cheticamp, he was the son of the late George and Marie (Aucoin) Barkhouse.

He was employed 18 years with the Commissionaires (received the Linda Lushington Award for his work ethic); 20 plus years as a personal care worker with the Supportive Living Society. He was a member of the Canadian Militia, the Bras D’Or Yacht Club, and Lions' Club in Baddeck. He volunteered as a firefighter and cub leader. Wayne enjoyed fishing with his kids, wife and especially his grandson. He enjoyed travelling and driving all over the Maritimes, exploring all of the back roads. Wayne was a former member of Knox and Newsom United Churches and now was a member of Glace Bay United Church. Being a husband, dad and pappa were the highlights of his life.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Louise (MacLeod) Barkhouse; son, Chad (Nicole) Barkhouse; daughter, Rev. Catherine (Rev. Capt. Scott) Stuart; grandson, Ethan Stuart; sisters, Almina Gouthro and Elaine McDonald; brother, Fred (Helen MacKinnon) Barkhouse; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, George and Marie ‘Mary’ Barkhouse; he was predeceased by his brother Roland Barkhouse; brothers-in-law, Raymond Gouthro and Cyril McDonald; parents-in-law, Raymond and Jean MacLeod; sister-in-law, Catherine MacLeod and brother-in-law, Kent MacLeod.

Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating, reception to follow, all taking place at Glace Bay United Church 44 Fifth St, Glace Bay. Interment to take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, the Glace Bay General Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice.

Word of condolence may be shared with the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.

The family would like to thank the kind nurses and staff of the An Cala Palliative Care Unit, and all the people Dad worked with at the Provincial Building on Upper Prince St., Sydney.

‘I am What I am’ – Merle Haggard