All Obituaries

Mary Jane Elmslie died suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, one day before her 71st birthday. She is survived by her loving husband Roelf Beukens, her beloved daughter Sarah Beukens, and a brother John Elmslie. Mary Jane was a dedicated teacher at Madawaska Valley District High School where she spent her entire career. She became Head of English, and was very involved in drama and musicals, as well as passing along to her students her love of reading. She will be missed by her many...

Margaret (Magdalene) Glofcheskie (nee Yantha) It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts we announce the passing of Margaret Glofcheskie in her 94th year on March 8, 2019, surrounded by family. Pre-deceased by her husband Gilbert. Loving mother of Gilbert, Paul, Mike, Marie and Steven.  Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sister Betty Abernathy. A special thank you to all the caring angels of St. Francis Memorial...

Ingrid Annabel Coulas, age 61, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2019 at 10:30 PM at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. She passed peacefully with friends and family at her side. Ingrid was born February 17, 1958 in Pembroke, Ontario. She was a lifelong resident of Barry's Bay where she taught Grade 1 at St. John Bosco School for 13 years. She deeply cared about the community. She was a kind and nurturing mother who deeply loved, and was loved by, her children and grandchildren. Ingrid was...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Helen Ann Hilderbrandt (Birkenhead) on February 18th 2019 in her 75th year. Daughter of the late Robert & Sadie Birkenhead. Loving Sister & Sister In Law, Dear Aunt to many nieces & nephews. Beloved and devoted Wife to the late Wayne Hilderbrandt. Loving & Caring Mother of Melinda (James), Dwayne (Mandy). Proud Nan of her Grandchildren Tyler, Ashley (Brian), Danielle, Matt (Kaitlin), Abby, and Nolan. Cherished...

Schaefer, Hubertus March 29, 1945 – February 16, 2019 Hubertus passed away peacefully on February 16, 2019, gratefully accepting an escape from a painful and debilitating condition. He was the last ethnic German to be born in the village of Schüttenitz in the county of Leitmeritz located in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (Sudetenland). Shortly after the cessation of hostilities on May 8, 1945 the ethnic cleansing effect of forced expulsions mandated by the Beneš...

Mark Robert Golka January 3, 1952 – February 13, 2019 Mark Golka, son of the late Leonard and Theresa Golka in his 67th year, passed away peacefully after many hard won health battles in the hospital. Survived by his loving partner Susan MacLeod of 38 years, sister Rose Ann Linton (Russell) and brother Paul Golka (Maisie). Also survived by brothers and sisters of his partner Susan: Tom MacLeod (Margaret), Margaret MacLeod (Larry), Bonnie MacLeod (Willy deceased), Judy Gutz (Garry)...

Constance Mary Buder June 26, 1926 – February 11, 2019 Constance Mary Buder, daughter of the late Ruby and Thomas Bird of Canfield ON passed peacefully into heaven February 11, 2019 to be with her husband Wesley Buder and daughter Barbara Luckasavitch. Predeceased by sister Eva (Marvin) and brother Arthur (Mary Lou) she will be dearly missed by her sister Christine (Bill).  She was the dear mother of daughters Nancy (Dave) and Marilyn (Gary). Loving grandmother of David...

Mary C Luckasavitch Mary C Luckasavitch of Barry’s Bay passed away peacefully at St. Francis Memorial Hospital on February 8, 2019 in her 100th year. Mary was the daughter of Vincent Kutchoskie and Catherine Lorbetskie, deceased. Sister of the late Catherine (Albert Yeretch) and the late Barbara (Alex Shulist). Sister of Brothers Benny (Ephrazine Burchat), the late Edmund and the late Zigmond (Bernadette Kuiack). She is predeceased by husband Paul in 1997. Mary was a loving...

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our Grannie, Viola MacGregor (Prichard) in her 93rd year on February 4, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Archie MacGregor. Loving mother of the late Melvin of Combermere, the late Glen of Stockdale and Orval & Sharon of Brighton. Loved and treasured grandmother of 8 grandchildren Natalie, Del (Kerry), Nicole, Shawn (Julie), Travis (Erin), Carol Ann, Lisa (Ryan) and Mary. Adored by her 12 great grandchildren. A graveside service and...