Barrie Milroy Porteous

Barrie Milroy Porteous was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1945. His parents were the late John and Doreen and he was the beloved husband of Jane. Dear brother in law of Mary and John and Ev. Uncle to Jean-Francois (Samantha), Rory (Jennie), Arlyn (Scott) and April (Trevor) and great uncle to Sid, Adele, Sam, Roman and Kiri.

In his youth Barrie became a Queen's Scout and obtained the Duke of Edinburgh award which was presented to him by the Duke himself at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.

After receiving an honours degree in Chemistry from Heriot-Watt University, Barrie began his career in printing ink in Edinburgh. He emigrated to Canada and obtained a job in the same field working for Sinclair and Valentine, Inmont, BASF and Sun Chemical in managerial positions.

An avid gardener, his interest took him to the gardens of Britain and the mountains of Europe, the United States and Canada to view alpine flowers. The friendships made through gardening were very precious to him and Jane. Barrie has had plants named after him and his gardens in Muskoka and Richmond Hill gave him great joy.

He enjoyed playing golf in Scotland, Canada and Florida. A Soccer fan, he supported Man United and the Hibs in Scotland. He also loved single malt scotch.

Slainte Barrie.