Barry Colin Raymond Pearson

Late of Argenton (Newcastle) NSW

Accidently killed in New Zealand 12th July 2010

Barry`s funeral will be held at All Saint`s Anglican Church Belmont on Tuesday 20th July 2010 commencing at 11am

I love you Dad and always will,
I did in life,
In death I do still.
Each morning I start with a broken heart,
But carry on daily playing my part.
On you Dad I knew I could depend,
You helped me along,
If I walk in your footsteps,
I`ll never go wrong.

RIP Dad/Poppy

We Love You

Becky, Stu, Heidi & Alana

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Our warmest thoughts are of you and your family.

Rest in peace Barry.

Smile from up above.

All our love,

Natalie, Tammy and Sharlene Myles.

FOR BAZ

Baz was a man that gave it all to his family & his friends. A man that would give everything until the very end.

A man who loved his family and his freinds everyday and had the respect of his collegues in every aspect of the way.

He was a man that could make you smile just by being there and everyone who knows him has so many stories to share.

Baz your hard working hands are now laid to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.

We all loved you Baz you had a heart of gold and we will miss you.

Our social club outings will never be the same without you.                                                             

Rest in peace Love Donna

Dear Barry

Girls at the Downtown Motel Wollongong are thinking of you.

We keep waiting for you to walk through our doors with a six pack

All our love

Kirra, Christina, Maddie, Naomi and Angie

To the family of Barry (Baz) the two attached photos were taken at the SCG Ausralia Vs The West Indies Waratah social club outing February 2010. He always enjoyed a day outside work with his workmates in the social club. We will

all miss his infectious personality, his one liners and his friendship.

Cheers Robert Dick

Barry’s Eulogy

Firstly I would like to thank Chris and the family for allowing Barry’s workmates and colleagues the opportunity to say a few words in his memory. I speak on behalf of all employees of Waratah, both present and past, and everyone who knew Baz in the industry. I hope I can go some way to represent everyone by trying to convey the many, many messages and sentiments that have been made over the last week. His passing has created a shock through all of us and left us with deep sincere regret, he has left us far too early.

Barry started working for Waratah in 2002, initially in the workshop and then in our service team where he remained. He was a dedicated and exceptional tradesman with an uncanny ability of being able to fault find and problem solve. If there was a problem to fix, a part to be changed, there was no better than Baz to have on the job. He was our most sought after service engineer; mines would contact us and ask for him specifically. If there was a problem on a machine, and all hell was breaking loose, simply by knowing that Barry was on his way to have a look at it created confidence in everyone involved. They knew it will be fixed, as quickly, as safely, and with as little stress as possible. He was dedicated to his work and would never leave a job unfinished, no matter what the circumstances.

I’ve had some guys on our service team tell me that they have been doing the same job with Baz, one on the each side of the machine, and they were racing him to get the job finished first, they never beat him. And this was despite the fact that Baz didn’t even know what they were trying to do.

Barry was a mentor to everyone in the service team, affectionately called “dad” by the boys. He was an excellent teacher, always keen to pass on his knowledge to others. When we had new members come into our team, we would always ensure they spent time with Baz, we knew he was the best to look after them underground and keep them safe and no one was better at showing them the best way to get the job done.

However, there was also the concern that he would lead them astray after the shift. And to be honest, its Barry’s personality that I would like to talk about. He was an outstanding tradesman, that’s for sure, but he was a great bloke with a larrikin streak that was hard not to like or admire.

Whether he was in the office causing havoc with the staff or the photo copier, underground on the job carrying enough tools for 10 men, or having a few quiet ones after the shift, that always seemed to grow a bit louder. He was never short of a joke, a quick saying or a yarn, and some of them were even funny. He certainly didn’t let the truth get in the way of a good story. Or the fact that it wasn’t that funny either. I actually tried to think of some of his sayings or stories that I could recount here today, I decided not too as I couldn’t think of any fit to be said in mixed company, especially in a church.

I remember I spent a week with Baz up at Emerald in Queensland working on a machine. It was the middle of summer; the machine was on a pad out the front of the portal in a high wall. It was hot, no breeze could get in, we were working long days and the customer was not happy. As usual Baz took the lead and got the job done with a minimum of fuss. On the last day before we flew out we finished and got back to Emerald after 10pm. We headed to the nearest pub to settle the dust. A few hours later we left the pub and started walking back to our hotel. I stepped off the gutter to cross the street and rolled my ankle, I fell down and bumped my head and temporary knocked myself out. Now given all the kind words I’ve said about Baz, I bet you can guess how he responded. He thought I was joking, so when I came too he was standing above me pretending to lay the boot in yelling at me much to the amusement of a few onlookers. He did help after he realised I wasn’t mucking around.

Baz looked after everyone; it was in his nature to help. We had a service engineer based in Lithgow, not sure if Dave is here today, but I remember Barry would take lollies down for Dave’s kids whenever he travelled that way. Everyone at work knew about his latest project, whether doing something on the house, up at the van, or with one of his kid’s places or there cars. He even turned a push bike into a spit roast. We all knew how proud he was of his kids, and how much he loved his grandchildren, he loved being there pop. I remember him telling me stories about the kids and the spa at home; he was such a proud and dedicated man towards his family.

I know that anyone who spent a bit of time with Baz will have at least one or two stories of there own about him, he was that sort of bloke. I remember him telling me a bit about his own childhood and upbringing over a few beers, it was tough. Some would say that they would understand if he was a bit bitter at life. Not Barry he always put a positive shine on it and this rubbed off on anyone around him. His fantastic attitude and approach to life was inspirational.

He had a love for life, and was the life of the party. Once he was asked to leave a local establishment, possibly after one too many ales, or maybe it was something he ate. Anyway Barry exited one set of doors, a little bit unsteady on his feet, attempted to make his way up the street, over balanced, and ended up coming through another set of doors into the same pub. This was without the security guy who asked him to leave originally seeing him re enter. Luckily the bar stopped him, so he ordered one more for the road, before exiting 2 steps forward, 3 steps back again to the cheers of everyone around.

I left Waratah about 8 weeks ago, and Barry was on site that day. When I went up to say “see you later” and shake his hand, Barry pushed my hand aside and grabbed me and gave me a hug. In everything that I’ve tried to say here today, that example of the type of bloke he was says it all to me. Always smiling with a kind word to make you feel better. That was my last interaction with Baz, and its now one of my strongest memories.

To Chris and your family, Barry had an enormous positive impact on us, his colleagues. We can not begin to imagine the hole you must be feeling now, as our feeling of loss simply pales into insignificance with what you must be feeling. We hope you can gain some comfort in the knowledge that he was held in such high regard and had our utmost respect. Respect for his abilities, but also respect for his attitude and kind personality. You deserve to feel proud of him. From all his workmates, past and present and everyone in our industry who had the luck to work with him, our love and best wishes are with all of you.

Summing Barry up is actually not that difficult, you don’t need fancy words or long stories. Barry Pearson was a bloody good bloke. He had a heart of gold and `would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was fair dinkum in everything he did. He was an extraordinary tradesman, a true larrikin, well respected by his workmates and the industry. He has left us far too early, but anyone who met him will not forget him. Thanks for bringing fun and mateship into our lives Baz, rest in peace, we’ll miss you mate, cheers.   

Mark Jones

Happy Birthday Bro!!!!! Today we’re going to have breakfast together to celebrate your 56^th birthday. Just a small gathering cause you don’t like all the fuss. Christine, Me & Pete, Robert and the kids and grandkids. Just how you would want it to be. As usual I won’t be giving you a present, why change now. Although I will be serving freckles on the side. I’m sure you’ve livened things up there. Left us in a bit of a pickle though. BUGGER!!! We all miss you and I think about you everyday day, but I’m sure you know that. Have to postpone our trip to NZ due to lack of numbers, but it will happen. (Sorry! Pearson humour) There’s so much left to say but I don’t want to put a downer on your birthday. Here’s to you bro. I LOVE YOU. Colleen XXXXXX

23/10/2010

Happy Anniversary my dearest Barry.

Today we should be celebrating 37 years of marriage.

We did make 36 years and 8 months.

Not bad for a couple who everyone said we wouldn`t last.

We had the best marriage ever.

I don`t regret one single moment. You made my life complete.

I hate not sharing today with you.

I miss you so much.

It is so quiet at home without you.

I even miss your corny jokes and one liners.

Watching tv is no fun when there is no-one to fight with over the remote control

You would be very proud of Shane Matt and Becky.

I know their hearts are broken and their pain of losing you is unbearable but they have all inhereted your Strength, Courage and Caring nature.

Their love and support has given me so much strength.

We all miss you so much.

I still cannot believe that you will not walk through the door and all of this is just a terrible dream.

I love you Barry

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY DARLING

Lots and lots of love and kisses

I will love you forever 

Chris xxx

Hi Baz

Happy New Year my darling.

New year was very quiet this year, but we all had a drink for you.

You are always in our thoughts, we miss you heaps

All our love

Chris, Shane, Matt and Becky xoxoxoxoxo

2011

BARRY

 It was a winters day when we got the news  of an accident that was far away
 he was our brother only age 55  we only wish he had stayed But fate was cruel that day and took our brother away
 
July was the month when we shed all those tear  we never got the chance to say goodbye
his heart just stopped and we all cried  yes fate was cruel that day and took our brother away
 
 Our brother made us laugh and he loved to joke  he loved everyone and everything
 he always had something nice to say  sometimes that would brighten up your day
 But fate was cruel that day and took our brother away
 
Our brother`s name was Barry he had a family and a wife  she loved him so deep and true they had a perfect life and even though our brother`s life was suddenly taken away i`m so glad we got to know him and experienced his love in  so many wonderful ways .
                               

Pauline
 

miss you so much love you
 

Well we have made it through a few big events. Each one harder than the next not easier. The only corny jokes we had this christmas where the ones in the bon bons. The girls are growing up way too fast but you will be happy to know that Lani has your cheeky fun loving personality. We miss you so much Dad. xoxo

21/1/2011

Hey Bro,

       Today is my birthday and I woke up with a heavy heart knowing you would not be making your usual phone call. Life still doesn`t get any easier knowing your not here to talk to. My mind drifted back to my 50th 2 years ago and the fun we had that night. As usual you were the first to arrive and the last to leave. I`ll always miss dancing with you when we`re at a function of some sort. Nobody on the floor but us and we didn`t care. Not really dancing though..just shuffling around the floor and making absolute fools of ourselves. You didn`t care because we were doing something we both enjoyed. It`s a memory only we share. I`ll be sure to have a drink or 2 for you tonight and probably a packet of freckles.

Thinking of you everyday. Big Brothers don`t come much better than you. They threw away the moulds when they made us thats for sure. Love you heaps bro & I`ll always miss you. xxxxxxxxx

27/5/2011

Hey Bro, It hardly seems like a year since you left us but we are all still struggling with your absence. I look at your photo everyday and still ask myself WHY??? You did leave us with many memories though & that is what I`m holding on to. No-one tells a joke like you. I never knew whether you were serious or not till you reached the punch line. Always making us laugh. Hope your keeping them all happy up there. I know your watching down on us so I`ll keep looking up & giving you a big smile. Love you & miss you heaps. Your little sister Colleen XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

12/7/2011

BARRY PEARSON

A son-in-law we loved as a
son. We cherish and care
for the ones he loved.
Neville and Joan Cooley.
12/7/2011

BARRY PEARSON

Passed away 12.7.2010
Sadly missed
by Uncle Bob and Family.

Words can not explain how much we miss you,
Words can not explain the pain we are going through.
You are with us everyday,
In each and every one of your individual ways.
Your memories are what make us laugh,
Your absence is what makes us cry.
You are truly loved and missed,
Taken too young.
Wilma, Spook, Judy and Bob, Ashlee and Dylan.

For Dad 12^th July 2011

It`s been 12 months today

Since we lost our Dad

He was one of the best

This world has ever had

Sometimes it seems like forever

Since we last saw his face

But then it seems like yesterday

That he was over at our place

With our Dad gone forever

We didn`t know what we would do

But one thing that he taught us

There`s always someone worse off then you

He always looked on the bright side

Always found good in any bad

So that`s what we try to do each day

But you know what? It`s really hard Dad

You where an awesome role model

We could never ask for more

It breaks our hearts that you`re not here

For your grandkids to look up to and adore

No matter what it was

You were always near

Whether it be fatherly advice

Or a friend to have a beer

You were always there for everyone

And you always knew what to do

I don`t think we will ever understand

Why God chose to take you

RIP Dad. We love and miss you loads. 12/07/11

PEARSON Barry

Baz old mate today is the 12 month anniversary of that tragic day when I lost a true friend. Up until now I have not been able to put into words my feelings. I think of you every day and night. The events of that day changed my life forever, not only did I lose a great mate but also work college with very high work ethics. I have trouble coming to terms with the lead up to the accident and events thereafter and forever relive the accident hoping that something could be done different and even after the accident not being able to help you out of the car and assist you weighs heavily on my mind. Tuesday the 20^th July 2010 was a very sad day for me not being there to celebrate your life although while lying there is Christchurch hospital I had hours upon hours to think of the good times we had but it sure wasn’t the same as being there to say goodbye. I will be certainly celebrating the life of a wonderful person and friend today but more looking forward to Saturday the 16^th July when the Waratah Social Club will erect a plaque in your honour over the bar of your favourite watering hole, the Argy pub. There will be a lot of your old friends there and it will feel great to be with the old tight group that really helped each other. I’m sure if you were still with us that you would have moved on to another job by now as I know just how much you loved going out and doing training just as I did and for all of the hard work setting up the training and for your tragic loss and the pain and suffering I went through, this job has now been taken from us and given to contractors, YES Baz “what a reward”. This was the biggest kick in the guts for me. It really makes you feel worthless. I would love to sit and chat with you about all the things that have happened since that day as you were always a good listener and always had the right answers but I’m pretty sure that we won’t meet again. I remember when I did wake up in that car the only thing I could see was a red glow and I thought the car was on fire, but it wasn’t and I can only think I has a glance of where I am heading when it’s my time and Baz old mate, I’m sure your up there watching over your wonderful family.

Rest in Peace mate

Mark Baggs (baggsy)

12/7/2011

12 months ago  a golden heart stop beating.

Two hands were laid to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove,

He only takes the best.  

If tears could build a stairway

And memories build a lane.

We would walk right up to heaven,

And bring you home again. 

Life is so hard without you Barry.

We all miss you.

Pauline xoxoxoxoxo   

12 months has gone so fast Baz – We all miss you and think about you often.

Rest in Peace

Peter, Audrey and Alma x

Darling Baz

Today is Father’s day.

Shane Matt and Becky all miss you so much. You would be very proud of them.

They are always there for me. Trying so hard to help.

Life for us has changed so much since you left. 

We realise how much we took for granted that you would always be there.

We now know how precious each day is to us all.

We all miss you and we feel a big part of our life is missing.

We Love you with all our heart

Happy  Father’s Day Baz

Love you always

Chris

4/9/2011

:  Happy Birthday Bro, Today we went for lunch at Hogs Breath Cafe to celebrate your birthday. It was good to have a laugh or 2 but it`s just not the same without you. I miss your witty one liners and the way you tell a story that turns out to be a joke. I was always sucked in thinking you were serious but it turned out it was all a joke. Your quick witt is something I wish I had inherited but I can never remember a joke, let alone deliver it, unless it written down on paper. We toasted you at lunch but as always I can`t believe you have really gone. I keep waiting for that phone call to see how I`m doing but it doesn`t come. I miss you more than you`ll ever know. Hope your keeping everyone happy up there. Love you always Colleen XXXXXXXXX

23/10/2011

Well another birthday has come around. Can`t believe you are not here.

We all went to Mums for lunch. One of your favourites. 

Baked dinner with Mums homemade apple crumble for dessert.

Of course we washed it down with a nice cold beer.

I just can not put into words how empty we feel with you gone.

Everything is different.

I am sure you would be really proud of Mum. We are.

I know the pain that I am feeling and how hard it is for me. 

But that would be nothing compared to what Mum is feeling. 

She keeps it together well. For our sake I`m sure. 

She is doing a great job as head of the family.

We can`t understand why your time was up and I don`t think we will ever be able to accept it.

We look at our kids and just think how unfair it is that they will grow up without you in their lives.

Heidi is always telling stories, remembering things that you did.

Most nights at dinner she raises her glass to the sky and says cheers to Poppy Barry and we all cheers you.

We love you Dad. Happy Birthday. RIP

Love Becky, Stu Heidi & Alana xoxoxo

23/10/11

Hey Bro, Christmas 2011 has arrived and the family breakfast at your place is not getting any easier. Whoever said "time heals" obviously hadn`t lost someone so close. I try to put on a brave face but it still hurts so much. I still think I will wake up one day & find out I was only dreaming....then I look at your photo on the wall.(reality check) It`s great to see all the kids together as it is the only time this happens. They all get on so well which is great. Coits was out in full action but poor Riley couldn`t win a trick. He even lost against Robert. As always I think of you EVERYDAY & miss you heaps. Love U XXXXX

25/12/2011

Love to you always Colleen XXXXX

27/5/2012

Hey Bro, Who would have thought 2 years could go so fast. My recent trip to NZ was what I needed to help me face up to the future. Just to know you did not suffer was a great relief to me. The thought that you may have been in pain was something I couldn`t face but to find out the truth was......a relief (for want of a better word). It still doesn`t ease the pain of losing you but it helps move forward. Seeing the site where we lost you was overwhelming but I think I handled it OK.  Thank you for looking over us as I know you`re there. Today started off a bit rough but I made it through. Wine & freckles later. Missing you always & when you`ve finished up there you can come back home.....we need you more. Remembering you everyday, your little sis Colleen xxxx

Happy Fathers Day Dad.

Things certainly don`t get any easier.

This Fathers Day is just as hard as the last.

We miss you so much.

xoxoxo

2012

Happy "60th" Birthday Bro. You wouldn`t have had all the bells & whistles but we would have had a few drinks anyway. You never did like a big fuss, unlike me who has to make a big deal of all the major milestones. You were always there for me though helping in any way you could to make the night enjoyable for everyone. There was always a "barry" joke to be told & had us all in stitches. I wish I had inherited your quick wit, but unfortunately all I got was your sense of fun. (Not so bad!!!!) Thankfully you left me with so many memories that help to soften the pain of loosing you but I still ache. Have a great birthday & know I think of you everyday.

I keep smiling because that`s what you always did. Luv forever Colleen xxxxxx

23/10/2014

Hey bro, just wanted to ask you to look after Wayne now that he has joined you up there.

I`m sure you both will be keeping everyone entertained with your silly jokes and bad dance moves.

Can`t believe I lost you both but am comforted by the fact you will be looking out for each other.

Love you both and am not coping well without you.

A sister`s any mother`s love is so strong but I am not.

Kisses to you both. Xxxxxxx

13/3/2015

Hey bro, Finally said yes to Pete and we tied the knot on June 6th.

You and Wayne would be so proud.

A candle was lit in your absence and Zoe (the dog) was our ring bearer. Only a small gathering but the important people were there. Quite an emotional day but you were both there in spirit I`m sure.

Another milestone without you 2 special men.

I won`t get all soppy but I miss you too much. Keep smiling and dancing. Xx ♥ ♥ ☆ ☆

29/6/2015

Happy Birthday Bro.

Today you would have been 61.

Wayne was 30 on Oct 1 so I`M SURE YOU WOULD BOTH HAVE BEEN CELEBRATING.

Not quite the plan I had for Wayne`s birthday but we went out for dinner to one of his favourite places.

We are planning on travelling Oz as soon as the house is sold because if we have learned anything from your`s and Wayne`s passing is that life is too short and we need to live for the now.

I`m sure you will both be watching over us and keep us safe.

Your presence is always felt.

All my love to you both.

Miss you heaps everyday.

Love Colleen & Mumma xxxx

23/10/2015

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