Sheila (née Kennedy) Barnett, 83 years young. Born August 9, 1941. Died peacefully after a brief illness on July 14, 2025 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the ICU Staff for the wonderful care they provided to both Sheila and her family.
Sheila was the daughter of Burris and Muriel (née West) Kennedy who predeceased her and sister to Gerald Kennedy (d 2023), Lois Atkins, Herbert Kennedy (d 2024), and John Kennedy. Sheila was married for 33 years to the love of her life Robert “Bruce” Barnett Major Retired, who preceded her in death in 2021.
Sheila was the loving mother of 3 wonderful children, Doug Westwell (Carol), Wendy Seed (Norman), and Glen Westwell (Martine). Along with 8 grandchildren, whom she was very proud of, Jenna Westwell, Jordan Westwell, Leila Seed, Trent Seed, Mitchell Seed, Brittany (nee Westwell) Burnip, Kaitlyn Westwell, and Matt Westwell, she had 2 beautiful great grandsons, Torin and Liam Burnip. Sheila will be dearly missed by her family.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a graveside service on Tuesday July 22, 2025 at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces, Section 103 of Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave. at 2 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers please send gifts or donations in memory of Sheila Barnett to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
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Randy and Susan Parker
Angela and Phil Florio
Doug, Carol and family, please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom and grandmother.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Heather Clarke
Sending hugs and my condolences to Doug, Wendy, Glen and your families. I am heartbroken to hear the news of Aunt Sheila's passing. I am so grateful that she met Uncle Bruce and came into our lives. I find comfort in knowing that she is with Bruce again. I'll cherish many special memories of the fun times we all had together. RiP Aunt Sheila! 🥰🤗❤️
Sending love and condolences to all the family. Doug and Carol, I'm sure Sheila was in peace knowing you were by her side during her passing.