Herbert Russell Barry – Age 90, of Middleton it is with tender sorrow we announce the passing of Herbert Russell Barry on 2 October 2021 at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton, N.S. Herb was born in Maitland, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, on 9 February 1931, eldest son of Stella and Ralph Barry. He was predeceased by his wife Sadie (Llewellyn) and daughter Donna Barry; his parents; his sister Blanche Chase and his brother Gerald Barry. He is survived by his daughters Brenda Barry and Sandra Barry, his sister Elsie MacDonald and his brother Dwight Barry.

Herb's first job was at the Boscowan Manor in Lunenburg, N.S., when he was fourteen. He went to the Annapolis Valley in the early 1950s and worked mostly in hardware stores (Smith's in Middleton, Pratt's in Bridgetown and Allen's in Middleton) until he retired in 1996. He was well-known around Middleton and for many years enjoyed an afternoon coffee at the House of Cheng or the Big Scoop. In retirement he loved making bird houses and feeders, which he shared far and wide, and working in the yard of his home.

His daughters extend deepest gratitude to Senior Home Care by Angels, and especially Charlie Doucet, for their kindness, caring, compassion and support during the last years of Herb's life. They also extend gratitude and praise to the EHS paramedics who helped him on several occasions, and especially the nurses and doctors at the Valley Regional Hospital and Soldiers Memorial Hospital for all they did for him during the difficult final week of his life.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., Middleton, NS toll free 1-855-825-3448. There will be a private graveside gathering on Sunday, 17 October 2021 at 2:00 pm in Pine Grove Cemetery. Family flowers only. Due to the current pandemic restrictions, it is now required to show proof of full vaccination for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Masking and hand sanitization will continue to be strongly recommended. Donations in Herb's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com