Photo of Henry Barron as well as a copy of a certificate identifying him as a charter member of the Lions Club of Innisfil. Henry Barron was born on 21 February 1916 in the district of Macduff, Scotland. In his youth Henry was a shipwright with the merchant navy and during the Second World War he worked as a draftsman for the Canadian Government at the Halifax Dockyard. After the war, Henry moved to Toronto where he became a partner in Gallander's Construction. Around 1967 he moved to Big Bay Point, where he had previously been a cottager. In 1970 he purchased Handy Hardware in Alcona and together with Ken Goodyer ran a successful business until its sale in 1990. During the time that Henry and Ken ran the store it became a hub for dealing with obstacles as Councillors and citizens would gather to solve problems. Henry was a member of the Innisfil Lions Club and acted as president for some time. He was also president of the Innisfil Chamber of Commerce from 1974-79. He passed away on 16 January 1995 and was interred at St. Paul's Cemetery in Innisfil. The certificate in the photo reads: "The International Association of Lions Clubs Be it known to all men that Henry Barron is a Charter Member of the Lions Club of Innisfil in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of this Association. In witness whereof this Certificate of Membership has been issued this 22 day of June 1973" and is signed by the International President as well as the Club President.
