Barbara Lynn (née McLaughlin) MACRO
Barbara Lynn Macro (née McLaughlin) passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a longtime resident of Burlington and shared 48 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Alan. Barbara was the beloved sister of John McLaughlin (Ann), Robert McLaughlin (Holly Klassen), and Mary Goodfellow (Robert). She was also a cherished sister-in-law to Gary Macro and his late wife, Laura, and to Janice Choquette (Robert). She was a loving aunt to Jeremy, Ellen, Brian, Andrew, Richard, Melissa, Meagan, Jennifer, Elizabeth, and Juliana and a proud great-aunt to Lucas, Cameron, Sage, Valour, Jean-Paul, James, and Pierre. Barbara spent 21 years with Halton Regional Police Services, where she was respected for her professionalism, kindness, and steady presence. Outside of work, she was a longtime member of the Burlington Boating and Sailing Club and an avid traveler who explored the world with her husband. Barbara will be remembered for her warmth, her quiet strength, and the deep love she held for her family. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton for the exceptional care and support they provided. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oakville Hospital Foundation or St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation (Hamilton) would be appreciated by the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
