My father David was Barry’s older brother by five years which meant that my mother, known as May, first met Barry when he was 13 years old and she quickly formed a bond with him that would last her entire lifetime. She held such fond memories of Barry from the early part of her marriage, when she was new to the ‘Packham Clan’ and trying to fit in she always knew that she could rely on Barry, with his warm and mischievous sense of humour to have a laugh and a joke with. They were soon used to being told off by the rest of the family, who were rather more serious, for giggling together like a pair of naughty school children. I think one of Barry’s most endearing qualities, was his very funny and quick sense of humour coupled with his infectious grin, which lit up his entire face and made his eyes twinkle. Sending love and best wishes to Jennie-marie, Elyse and Daniel from Jo

Shoobridge Funeral Services have dedicated this eternal online memorial to Barry and we hope that you receive a positive experience developing the site. We would also like to think that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration to you, your family and personal friends to visit whenever you find the need.

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was. All, is well.