Obituary of Barbara Jean Cogan

COGAN, Barbara Jean Passed away peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, December 24, 2016 after a sudden illness. She was 84 and had family at her side when she died. Barbara was predeceased by Carl, her husband of 51 years. She leaves behind son Stephen, his wife Barb and granddaughters Amanda and Jackie, as well as son Robert and his wife Gail. Barbara worked in radio in her early career, including CJBQ in her hometown of Belleville, CKEY in Toronto and CKWS in Kingston. After CKWS, she worked for the Kingston branch of the Red Cross, for KFL & A Health Unit, and for Community Care. In retirement, she maintained a youthful, elegant style, and she led an active social and volunteer life. That included work for the Francis Street Seniors Centre of the Seniors Association Kingston Region, and for the Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary. At its 2015 convention in Toronto, the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario honoured Barbara with a life membership for her work with the KGH Auxiliary. Visitation will be at the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, on Thursday, December 29 between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 pm. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 30 at 1:30 pm. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service and during a reception following the service. Tax-deductible memorial donations can be made to the Seniors Centre at seniorskingston.ca, and to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation at uhkf.ca (or just go on a shopping spree at the KGH Auxiliary Gift Shop!)