It is with great sadness that the family of John James Barker announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home in Val-d'Or, Quebec, at the age of 61. Predeceased by his father John (Jack) Barker and brother Paul.  Leaving to mourn are his mother Alfreda, Gander NL; son Burton, North Bay ON; daughter Kimberley (Henry), Kashechewan ON; brother Steven, Ottawa ON; sister Christina (Austin) Harty, Fort McMurray AB; sister Josephine (Graham) Sheppard, Cornwall ON; sister–in-law Carolyn Barker, Milton NL; grandchildren John, Adam, Henry, Arizona, Logan, Burton Jr and Ava; a large family of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends throughout Canada. He was a loving father and grandfather, and will be sadly missed.  During his lifetime, he had lived in several provinces, including Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ontario and Quebec. He had developed a passion for the airline industry in which he worked and thoroughly enjoyed, which included the past number of years at Air Creebec where he made many friendships and had great experiences.   Although he had not lived in Newfoundland for the past 40 years, he still considered it home, like many Newfoundlanders do, with thoughts to retire there. It is in Newfoundland where he developed his card playing skills in crib which he passed down to his children and grandchildren. 

A visitation service was held on Sunday July 1st 2018 at The Mount Royal Funeral Complex, Montreal, Québec which was attended by family and close friends and coworkers from Air Creebec. Cremation has already taken place. A further visitation service and prayer vigil will be held at 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Open Hall, Bonavista Bay, NL. A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Monday, July 9th, 2018 at 2:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations to a foundation of your choice would be appreciated.