October 6, 1962 – January 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Susan Louise Barr on January 25, 2026, at the age of 63. A loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother she was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments.
Susan leaves to mourn, her loving sons Johnathon (Kat) and Warren as well as grandson, Archer. She is survived by her sister Debbie (Gary), brother Wayne (Patti) and her nieces and nephews, Brandi (Erik), Tyler (Zeph), Sawyer and Dallas. Also left to mourn are many close cousins and her Aunt Min.
Susan was predeceased by her parents, Louise and David, as well as her step father George.
Susan was born in Dryden, Ontario in 1962. When Susan was very young, the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba but they continued to have strong ties to the family left behind, including frequent visits and even a summer job for Susan at the Maple Leaf restaurant on, what was then named, Barr’s Corner.
Susan attended St. Alphonsus Elementary School in East Kildonan and Elmwood High School. Shortly after high school, Susan met Christopher Rawdon. They married in 1983 and welcomed their first son Johnathon in 1984, followed by their second son, Warren, in 1988.
They purchased their first house in 1985 in Transcona, where Susan continued to live until her passing. While Chris had to travel frequently for work, Susan was the constant in her children’s lives, balancing the demands of family life and a full-time career. In later years, she continued to raise her children independently while working full time, meeting every challenge with determination and love.
Susan worked for many years at Vista Park Lodge in Winnipeg. Despite her many responsibilities at home and at work, she formed friendships there that she valued deeply.
As her children grew older, Susan began taking night classes at Red River Community College to earn her accounting credentials. Around this time, she also moved on to work at Green Acres Funeral home. It was here where she was able to put her new skills to work and gained her bookkeeping experience.
Susan later transitioned into property management, where she found a natural fit and where her organization and people skills flourished. She had been working at Ash Management for nearly 10 years. She truly enjoyed her job and the people with whom she worked.
Susan rarely had the opportunity to travel outside of Canada, but when her brother married in Scotland, she could not be kept back. She embraced every opportunity to explore and create lasting memories with her family. Later her eldest son would marry in Las Vegas where she, again, embraced every joyful moment. She enjoyed that experience so much that she returned for her cousin Terry’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Susan grew up in a home where cooking was central to creating both memories and a sense of connection. She carried that deep love of cooking and baking throughout her life, finding happiness in creating meals and treats to share with others.
Susan’s family was the centre of her world. Above all else, she built her life around the people she loved and her greatest joy and proudest role was being part of her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at E.J. Coutu & Co Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 1:00 p.m.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Susan’s memorial page using the comment field below.
