With great sadness and sorrow the family would like to announce the peaceful and sudden passing of Linda Barker on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends on the day of and the day leading to her passing. Linda was raised and lived in a town environment, her passion for farming quickly grew when she and Charlie started Bar-Lin Acres Charolais in 1979 until their retirement in 2011. She was actively involved in many organizations with the highlight of her agricultural career when she was elected as the first female president of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association in 1997. She was also recognized for her commitment to the Haldimand Cattlemen’s Association, the Ontario Charolais Association, the Canadian Charolais Association, the Beef Information Centre, and as an announcer for the Norfolk County Fair cattle shows for many years.

The family invites you for visitation on Monday, June 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 9th at 11:00 am at the Hyde and Mott Chapel, RHB Anderson Funeral Home, 60 Main St., Hagersville, ON.