16 August 1944 – 26 January 2025
16 August 1944 – 26 January 2025
CADMAN, Barry:
Unexpectedly but peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday, 26 January 2025, aged 80. Loved Dad of Sarah & Rhys Bailey and Julieann Jameson. Adored Poppa of Adaline, Emma, and Ryan.
Messages to Barry’s Family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/barry.
A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday, 31 January 2025, at 10:30am, followed by his burial in Hawera Cemetery.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Sorry to learn of this, fond memories albeit few thereof.
To Barry's family, Sarah you probably will not remember me, however I remember you and the joy you brought to your dad! I am wools daughter Donna, and I spent many days of my young life with my dad Gavin South with Barry and Wayne , a hard worker,no wonder he loved Barry and Wayne . My memories are very fond digging drains, working alongside my dad with Barry and Wayne. camping, fishing working,these brothers had a huge impact on my life . Also rummaging through the dump putting together My very first bike out of rubbish, my favorite bike!!! It was Red! I was there today and I wish I had the courage to speak up and tell you the impact these brothers had on my life! Lots of love to you Sarah, it was a privilege to see you all grown up and with an amazing loving family around you and a beautiful husband and daughter. Your father made a significant impact on my life and although I don't know you I could see today your father in you! Luv Donnaxx
To Barry family, It was a lovely send off you gave your Dad/ poppa today, He would of been proud of everyone of you with the love & stories you share with the people who were the to celebrate his life today. You all have many memories to hold close to your hearts to remember him. I know Jerry will hold the memories he has with Barry over the 75 odd years of having him as a friend & after his marriage you Barry cousin Doris. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dear Julz, Ryan and Emma, Craig and I are so incredibly sorry for the loss of your wonderful Poppa. I adored meeting him on a number of occasions. Then hearing updates of his antics from Julz. Especially those involving a bicycle!! You have some magical memories to cherish, forever in your hearts. Sending you our love 🥰
Thank you for the kindness you've shown our family over the years. You always had a smile and had the Cadman wit & humor. Rest in Peace.
Sincerest Sympathy to Barry's family Many happy times in bygone days spent together with the Cadman family & friends Barry always cheerful & caring Memories are forever
Uncle Barry, I have the fondest memories as a kid of coming to stay at the farm in Hawera. You would drive us around on the back of the tractor, sometimes feeding out hay to the cows. I always remember the great advice " if the tractor starts rolling backward, jump off the side, don't jump off the back". Not sure what WorkSafe would make of that these days. Later it was trips around the farm on a hamade buggy, made from some old cut down car (more holes than car from memory), that was pretty cool. Then getting taken on many Eeling trips to the stream that ran through the property. When I got a little older and got a car license, school holidays would often see me make the four-hour trip back down to the farm to spend more time, mostly shooting the many rabbits that hid in the boxthorn hedges. In later years you helped mum out a lot, that was really appreciated. You were a big part of my most cherished childhood memories and will be greatly missed.
Uncle Barry, the Uncle who was always there in the background, always unassuming but very wise. It seems so surreal you are no longer here in person. I have strong memories of you, particularly when I was young and stayed on the farm in Kaponga during the school holidays helping "Nana" The days of haymaking, milking the cows, riding on the cart taking the milk and cream cans to the cheese factory, a day in town and many many more. Thank you for the wonderful childhood memories. Rest in peace dear Uncle Barry and Godspeed
It is with sadness that we hear of uncle Barry’s passing Remembered fondly by niece Wendy husband Michael and the family strange.
Uncle Barry is someone who we didn't see a lot but when you did, you remember it. He was funny and cheeky, a Cadman for sure. Like Nana and Aunty Joy, always funny and even though he was a great Uncle, he felt like a mischievous teenager amongst our ranks. We're so sorry to hear of Uncle Barry's passing, way too fast and unexpected. But he was an absolute highlight of family gatherings (usually milestone birthdays and funerals). We love you Uncle Barry and know you have left a hole in the heart of those who loved you. Lots of love Carl, Jaci (daughter of Sue Stack), Joel and Quinn
Our dear, dear Uncle. Our lives are a little emptier for no longer having you in it. You will not be forgotten. Our Cadman Patriach.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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