William Barry Hubbard Obituary

September 1, 2023

Jim Martin wrote a sympathy message

“For many years I worked with Barry on various certification flight test projects. He was a conscientious Test Pilot and a dedicated upholder of the safety of de Havilland products. He was and will be remembered as a proud ambassador for de Havilland and Canadian aviation. May he rest in peace. Jim Martin”

August 21, 2023

Eric Herrmann wrote a sympathy message

“I knew Barry through production & experimental flight test from my days at deHavilland and Bombardier. I was always happy to work with him on projects. He always did his best to achieve our test goals and was also a great guy to have a beer with at the end of the day. He will be missed.”

August 19, 2023

Michael Robinson wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of William Barry Hubbard, With deepest sympathies.”

August 19, 2023

Michael Robinson wrote a sympathy message

“I served with Barry in 400 Squadron when he was Chief Warrant Officer. I also worked at de Havilland at same time as Barry. He was a great man and an awesome pilot. He will be missed by all who knew him or had the pleasure of working with him. My deepest condolences to his family”

August 18, 2023

Debbie Peace-Labrecque wrote a sympathy message

“It was an honour and privilege to have known Chief Hubbard. May his family and friends be comforted by their cherished memories.”

August 18, 2023

Steve Patrick wrote a sympathy message

“I had the pleasure of knowing Barry while we worked on the Q400 test program in the late 1990s. He had a wry sense of humor and I enoyed our transatlantic adventure with him, Peter Rebek and dodgy propeller control unit over Greenland. He will be missed by all who knew him well. My deepest sympathies.”