Lexly June Elizabeth Barra
1948-2021
In loving Memories
Lex you will never be forgotten
Husband: Sheils Barra
Former Husband: Lyall Mills
Children: Debbie, Sharon and Terry Anne
Grandchild: Jaiden
Sibblings: Carole, Lawrence (dec), Stephen (Dec), Ian, Lyndall, Christopher, Neville (Dec), Kim, Daryl and Brendan.
1948
- Birth
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Lex, the third child of Lawrence and Elsa Ryan, was born at the Queanbeyan Hospital on 5 August 1948.
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1950s -1960s
- Childhood
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Lex grow up in a family of 11. She spend her early childhood in Queanbyan(NSW, Australia). The family later moved to Wangaratta (Vic, Australia), then Torquay (Vic, Australia) where she had her first job.
- Teenage Years
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Lex spent most of her teenage years in Torquay. She entered the workforce at the early age of 14. She first worked at the textile industry Wangaratta. When the family moved to Torquay she joined the Geelong textile industry where she met her first husband Lyall Mills
1960s - 1980s
- Raising Family
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Lexly had 3 daughters, Terry Anne (Terry), Sharon and Deborah(Debbie) in the mid to late 60s. Lex and her husband Lyall bought a house in Geelong where they raised the family. She was a hardworking and dedicated mother and raised her children with the values they have carried for the rest of their lifes.
1980s
- Fun Loving Mother
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Lexly was a fun loving mother who enjoyed overseas holiday with her young daughters. She went on a number of holidays to Bali during that period and thoroughly enjoyed travelling Indonesia.
1990s
- Nan
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Lex first and only grandson Jaiden was born in 1995. She was ecstatic when she first heard that she was becoming a grandma and would frequently travel from Geelong to Melbourn to visit him.
- Seychelles
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Lex met her second husband Sheils Barra in Geelong (Vic, Australia) in 1991. They lived in Geelong for 3 years before moving to Sheils's mother land, the Seychelles. During her time in the Seychelles Lex lived in La Louise (Mahe), La Gogue (Mahe) and Fond B' Offay (Praslin). She enjoyed spending time with her Seychellois family, relaxing on the beaches and the simple island life.
2000s - 2020s
- Cairns
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Lex returned to Australia in early 2000 and moved to Cairns (Queensland). There she lived with her daughter Debbie in Paramatta Park. She worked as a cleaner at Skyrail where she was highly respected and loved by all her workmates.
- Thursday Island
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Lex moved to Thursday Island in 2003. She made a number of friends on the Island and worked as a cleaner for a local cleaning contractor. She enjoyed fishing at the wharf in the evening catching trevally and spanish mackerel.
- Cooktown
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Lex moved to Cooktown in 2006. When she first arrived she leaved at the Chinese Gardens on Garden St. She later moved to Ida St then Kerr St before buying a property and building a house with her husband in Garden St.
Soon after arriving in Cooktown Lex started work as a cleaner at the Seaview Hotel. She later started her own cleaning business and employed a team of locals and backpackers to fulfil her cleaning contracts with the ANZ Bank, Bowls Club and Cook Shire Council just to name a few.
Sheils Barra:
Apr 02, 2021 at 05:31 PM
Lex my loving wife. I will always remember you and you will forever be a part of my life. Until we meet again
Jason Jean:
Apr 03, 2021 at 11:58 PM
Condoleance to you and your family my FRIEND. We will pray for your wife on her journey .R.I.P. Lex
Frank Monthy:
Apr 04, 2021 at 09:53 AM
I was a witness to her emotional marriages with Sheils decays ago in Seychelles. May God bless her soul.
Joe Paikea Manuhuuia:
Apr 07, 2021 at 06:22 AM
To my dear friend Lex thankyou for sharing your time with us in Joe's Positive Thoughts Group we all really appreciated you for the person you were. R.I.P. Our Friend...Condolences to Sheils & your Whanau (Family) You will be missed xx
Pamela Maher:
Apr 07, 2021 at 06:30 AM
Lex was kind, loving and had the patience of a saint to have been with Sheils so long. She'll be missed and remembered fondly.
Shilla Magnan:
Apr 07, 2021 at 06:45 AM
My deapeast symphaties goes out to you and families during those difficult period.May you find the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loving wife rest in peace.
Shilla magnan:
Apr 07, 2021 at 07:01 AM
My deapest sympathies goes out to you and families during those difficult period. May you find the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loving wife rest in peace.
Shilla magnan:
Apr 07, 2021 at 07:01 AM
My deapest sympathies goes out to you and families during those difficult period. May you find the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loving wife rest in peace.
Dianne Blay:
Apr 07, 2021 at 07:55 AM
My condolences to Lexly's husband , family and friends....i was shocked to read this post of Lexly's passing....she is now at peace in God's garden of love....
REST IN PEACE LEXLY.....
stephen digger ryan:
Apr 07, 2021 at 12:55 PM
what can one say about his favourite aunty.i have reflected back on some great memories & have shed many tears.it was & always will be my pleasure being ya nephew.again thank you for being a massive part of not only my life but sarahs,gwens & dads as well.thinking of sheils,cousin sharon,debs & lyall.r.i.p geckle & say hello 2 dad for me.love always digger.
Heather quirke:
Apr 07, 2021 at 01:03 PM
My condolences to Lexly's Family.I met lex many years ago on my travels,she was always welcoming
With a smile when I would come to cooktown to visit,the long chats we had i wil always remember.so sad to hear this news.forever missed. REST IN PEACE fly high
Lyndall Burns:
Apr 07, 2021 at 02:50 PM
Lex you are always in my thoughts I loved you fought with you but I knew I always had the best sister and friend. Can't imagine a world without you . I LOVE YOU SIS Lyndall Tom Tommy Camille
carol gavin:
Apr 07, 2021 at 03:42 PM
rip lexly condolences to family
Sheilia Barra:
Apr 07, 2021 at 05:22 PM
Lex you will be greatly miss by all of us here in seychelles.But you will never be forgotten.I know that u are ok and happy up in heaven by the side of the lord and with my grandma,my lady like u called her Irene Laurence .Having a laugh and watching on all of us.love u lex always.❤❤ RIP
Brian Tripp:
Apr 07, 2021 at 05:39 PM
May God strengthen you and your family as you come to terms with the death of your wife, and may you find courage to face the days ahead without her. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Allie Ramage:
Apr 07, 2021 at 07:42 PM
Love and light to all of Lexly's family and friends.
Lex may you fly high at peace now.
Tegan Crawford:
Apr 07, 2021 at 08:04 PM
Condolences to all the family lex you will be much missed from our family ox Tegan Crawford
Tegan Crawford:
Apr 07, 2021 at 08:04 PM
Condolences to all the family lex you will be much missed from our family ox Tegan Crawford
Agi:
Apr 07, 2021 at 08:23 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family ☹️ Condolences.. May she RIP
Terry Colvin:
Apr 08, 2021 at 05:08 PM
To the most open hearted kind person I know.
You are my Aussie Mum, you and Shiels took me in when you didn't have to, you supported me through a time in my life when I was was lost, I will never forget that and will always be thankful.
I am so pleased we can up to Cooktown and you got to meet my family back in 2018, we talked about you and Shiels all the time after that trip.
I am so sorry I never made it to say goodbye but you will always remain in my heart as a good friend as will Shiels.
I promise I will get up to Cooktown to say my goodbyes.
To Shiels Deb,Sharon and Family you have lost a beautiful soul in person, but that beautiful soul will always be looking down on you in a loving way, my Condolences.
Rest in Peace Lex you will always be remembered and talked about.
Terry❤️❤️
Roz & Anton:
Apr 10, 2021 at 07:01 PM
Caring thoughts are with you all.
Lexly was such a fabulous person. Sadly missed.
Roz & Anton:
Apr 10, 2021 at 07:01 PM
Caring thoughts are with you all.
Lexly was such a fabulous person. Sadly missed.