Passed away at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Ed Whitaker. Loved daughter of Ludwika Wojcik. Dear mother of Jason Whitaker (Sheena). Loved grandmother of Nolan and Olivia Whitaker. Dear sister of Mark and Tom Wojcik. Predeceased by her father Mieczyslaw Wojcik. Cremation has taken place. Barbara’s family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900) on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 6 – 9 pm. If desired, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2 – 1373 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6, (519-571-9600). Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com