Obituary for Barbara Elizabeth Selkirk (Boddington)
BARBARA BODDINGTON SELKIRK (NOVEMBER 16, 1941-APRIL 19, 2023)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara on April 19, 2023 at
Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Beloved mother of William & Benjamin Fulghum,
Daughter of the late Dr. George Boddington and Elizabeth (Buffy) Beck, sister to George
Boddington (Avis) and the late William Boddington, of Port Hope. Adored Aunt to Kate (Jeff),
Martha (Mike), Stephanie, and Andrew Boddington (Amy) and Allison Ballantyne (Graham) and
their families.
Barb grew up in Toronto, attended BSS and loved her summers in Georgian Bay. She had a
wonderful career in PR & Communications and found her love of animals and the country
fulfilled when she moved to Beaver Valley and later Port Hope and Grafton. As a truly creative
spirit Barb loved to paint, create pottery and write. She enjoyed life with her animals, her
gardens, friends and most importantly to her - her family. She will be missed by all who knew
her.
Thanks to her medical teams and doctors, V.O.N., St.Elizabeths, & Northumberland EMS.
Very special thanks to Dennie Warner without who's help Barb could not have stayed in her
home in Grafton.
Private family funeral with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Nature Conservancy Canada, The Alzheimer
Society of Canada or any local Animal related charity.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara on April 19, 2023 at
Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Beloved mother of William & Benjamin Fulghum,
Daughter of the late Dr. George Boddington and Elizabeth (Buffy) Beck, sister to George
Boddington (Avis) and the late William Boddington, of Port Hope. Adored Aunt to Kate (Jeff),
Martha (Mike), Stephanie, and Andrew Boddington (Amy) and Allison Ballantyne (Graham) and
their families.
Barb grew up in Toronto, attended BSS and loved her summers in Georgian Bay. She had a
wonderful career in PR & Communications and found her love of animals and the country
fulfilled when she moved to Beaver Valley and later Port Hope and Grafton. As a truly creative
spirit Barb loved to paint, create pottery and write. She enjoyed life with her animals, her
gardens, friends and most importantly to her - her family. She will be missed by all who knew
her.
Thanks to her medical teams and doctors, V.O.N., St.Elizabeths, & Northumberland EMS.
Very special thanks to Dennie Warner without who's help Barb could not have stayed in her
home in Grafton.
Private family funeral with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Nature Conservancy Canada, The Alzheimer
Society of Canada or any local Animal related charity.