Social activist, former NDP candidate, and former member of London's Board of Control Gina Barber has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Her passing was announced Sunday.
With great sadness, today our dear friend, long time local leader with the #NDP, former member of #LdnOnt council, social activist and wonderful woman, @GinaBarber_W9 has passed away. pic.twitter.com/jyeyxm3pYA
— NDP London (@NDPLondon) December 18, 2017
Barber was active in the NDP, both as an organizer and as a candidate in London West. She also served as a member of London's Board of Control from 2006 to 2010.
When news of her passing reached the community, Londoners paid tribute to her on social media.
A huge loss! She set the bar for so many of us involved in politics & civic life in #LdnOnt, #onpoli & #CdnPoli. She was an inspiring mentor, leader & friend whose courage, integrity & commitment to #socialjustice will be forever be remembered
— Peggy Sattler (@PeggySattlerNDP) December 18, 2017
A trail blazer for women in politics. Will miss her voice, her passion for London and making a difference @GinaBarber_W9 . My prayers and thoughts to her family.
— A M DeCicco-Best (@DeCiccoBest) December 18, 2017
For the past 3 years I’ve had the privilege of working with @GinaBarber_W9 on #LdnOnt’s Committee of Adjustment, and for the past 12yrs with the local #NDP. Her passing today is a loss. She cared deeply about this community.
— Shawn Lewis (@shawnwlewis) December 18, 2017
Gina Barber was an ever-present force in my #NDP world for the past 30 years. Her death is such a loss. Her legacy - of activism, of feminism, of progressive women unapologetically taking their place in politics - will live on in the work that we do. Rest well, Gina. We're on it.
— Michele Girash (@MGirash) December 18, 2017
More to come.
