All Obituaries

Dr. Irena Krystyna (Kiryluk) Michalska, MD September 26, 1940 in Lwów, Poland - September 2, 2019 in Combermere, Ontario.   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Irena Michalska: physician, anaesthesiologist, avid reader, sun worshipper, world traveller, mushroom forager, lover of all things Polish, beloved wife, mother, and Babi (grandmother). While her passing was unexpected, she had delighted in her last days, surrounded by family and friends at...

Irene de Roche Irene de Roche, staff worker of Madonna House, died suddenly on August 27, 2019 at St. Joseph House, Madonna House Apostolate, Combermere. Irene, daughter of Eddie de Roche and Rosalind Ackie-Simon was born in Carriacou, Grenada, West Indies. She attended Hillsborough Government School in Carriacou, Grenada, and came in contact with Madonna House there, helping in their handicraft cooperative for a number of years before asking to become a member of the Apostolate. Her time...

Peacefully, Theresa (nee: Beanish) passed away at the Valley Manor at the age of 84. Daughter of the late Paul and Agatha Beanish. Beloved wife of Henry. Loving mother of Ron (Denise), Debbie (Michael) and Sylvia (Joseph). Predeceased by daughter Connie in 2016 (Stuart).  Cherished grandmother of Quentin, Jenna, Alicia, John, Jason, Sarah, Jonathan, Cody and Kristopher. Treasured great grandmother of Emily, Nicholas, Declan, Jaden, William, Jacob, Jillian, Henry, Levi and...

Adolph John Burchat “The Breadman” MARCH 26, 1927 ~ AUGUST 21, 2019 (AGE 92) It is with great sadness that the family of Adolph Burchat announces his passing on August 21, 2019. Adolph was the second-youngest son of Josephine and Peter Burchat, born on March 26, 1927 in Wilno. He is predeceased by his loving wife Stella (Prince), daughter Dianne (Pecarski), daughter-in-law Joanne (Kuiack) and siblings: Victor, Edna (Roy), Stella (Keith), Rose and Edward (Mary). Adolph will be...

Terry Pastway August 13, 1939 - August 16, 2019 Son of the late Frank and Stella Pastway. Dear father of Terrance, Johnny and Duane. Loving grandfather of Justin, Michael and Dante, Montgomery, Charlie and Faith. Brother of Bernadette Beggs (Alex), Shirley Radey (Jack), Fidelis (Liz), Nixey (John), Imelda Mergelas (George), Raphael Pastway (Paula), and Michael Pastway (Carol).  Visitation at the Heubner Funeral Home in Barry's Bay on Tuesday, August 20 from 5-9 pm. Funeral...

WILLIAM HORACE WEATHERBED 1930 - 2019 Sadly missed by his loving wife Dot, his children: Mike (Carol Burnett), Pat (Joe Pennacchietti), Andy (Diane), Tim (Joan Behnke), his Brothers-in-law Roy and Ken. Lovingly remembered by his 8 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren (and one on the way). He was a well respected member of the community and will be missed by all. Friends may call at the Heubner Funeral Home in Barry’s Bay on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be...

Kenneth Douglas Abbott 1950-2019 Completed his final life’s journey on August 15, 2019 Survived by his wife, Marg, son, William (Melinda), daughter, Suzanne (Andrew), grandchildren, Sydney, Reese, Asher, Olivia, Summer & Grace, and his brother, Gord (Helen). Here’s to you, husband, father, grandfather. Here’s to you, a man who taught us how to persevere in life’s trials; Here’s to you, a man who defied all medical expectations; Here’s to you, a...

It is with great sadness that the family of Dowdall Sylvester Leo Raymond Murray announces his passing on Saturday August 10, 2019. Dowdall was the youngest son of Hannah and Thomas Murray, born on August 27, 1927 in Barry's Bay. He is predeceased by his loving wife Rita (Leveque), son Sean and siblings: Father Joe Murray OMI (New Westminster), Casey (Edie), Michael James, Daniel (Theresa), Olive Duffy (Patrick), Teresita Conway (Francis), Inez MacGillis (Joseph) and Mary Bernardi...

Anthony Isadore Yarascavitch April 4, 1939 - August 5, 2019 Called by God while at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on August 5, 2019. Loving husband of Doreen (nee Dorzek) of 55 years. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Magdalen (nee Yantha) and siblings Ambrose, Alexander, Mary (Lehovitch), Frank, Benedict, Maxie, Michael, Mark, Patrick, Edward, Joseph and survived by Theresa (Huntington). Tony was a farmer and carpenter by trade and spent several years as custodian of St. Mary's...

Garry Blaine Gutz – August 4 2019 Husband – Father – Grandfather – Brother and Friend Beloved husband and best friend of Judy (MacLeod) Gutz. Father to Blaine (Danielle), Chris and Danna. Grandfather to Lainey and Finnley. Special friend of Steve, Darci and Norah Holdom. Predeceased by parents Ezra and Sylvia and siblings Rodney and Shirley. To honour Garry’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. There will be a private interment at a later date. Thank...