All Obituaries

Margaret Frances Borutski January 13, 1925 - May 18, 2020 Passed away peacefully at St. Francis Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 95. She was the dearly beloved wife of Michael Borutski who predeceased her on November 3, 1996. Frances was the loving daughter of the late Martin Chapeskie and Catherine (Smaglinskie). She was a loving sister to Annie, Thomas, Joseph, Ambrose, Martin (Jr), and Mary all of whom predeceased her. Her greatest passion was her Catholic faith....

Anthony Charles Dombroskie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at the Valley Manor in Barry's Bay, Ontario at the age of 80.  He was born in Barry's Bay and married Frances Dombroskie in August of 1961. Tony worked as a transport truck driver for 40 plus years. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was always cheerful and willing to lend a helping hand when needed.  He will be dearly missed by his wife Frances; his children,...

Crawford, Barry Thomas  1938 – 2020 Passed away peacefully at Ajax/Pickering Hospital on May 7, 2020. Survived by wife of 44 years, Denise Conway, 2 sisters, Fran (Gerry Franklin), Shirley (Joseph Salzgeber), many nieces and nephews as well as brother-in-law Keith Conway (Gwen) and their families. Predeceased by parents William Crawford and Hazel Crawford, brother William and wife Teresa and sisters Rita and Eleanor. Barry grew up in Toronto and retired from Ontario...

Catherine Elizabeth (Shulist) Recoskie November 16, 1928 - May 6, 2020 (age 91) With our sadness Catherine Recoskie passed away peacefully Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Valley Manor. She is now reunited with her husband Lawrence Recoskie and with her parents Vincent Shulist and Ludvicka Dudack as well as her siblings Martha Chippior, Frances Blank, Margaret Pecarski, Alex, Victor, Charlie and Martin Shulist.  Catherine was mom to Dorothy (Raphael) and Andrew (Gertie), Godmother to Lorelai,...

Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Power, in his 79th year, passed away peacefully at the family cottage on May 2nd, 2020. He was born April 18th, 1941 in North Harbour, Newfoundland to Howard and Helena Power. Larry worked at CN as a Train Master for 35 years. He enjoyed mostly spending his time with his family, golfing and traveling. He will be sorely missed by his loving wife Grace; his 3 children, Julie Luckasavitch (husband Chris); Larry Power (wife Julie); Lisa Power and his two...

Gordon Victor Robinson passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th April at the Valley Manor in Barry's Bay, Ontario at the age of 91. Gordon was born in St. Eustache, Quebec to Clarence and Harriet in 1928. He married Maureen Bowes in 1948 and together they raised two children. His career began with Bell Canada, first in Montreal, then Ottawa and finally in Pembroke where he retired in 1993. The family had many summer holidays in Barry's Bay and Gordon and Maureen became permanent...

Esther Barbara (Kulas) Shalla November 20, 1930 - April 8, 2020 (age 89) It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at Valley Manor. Cherished and much loved mom of Noella (Dr. Brian Kirkham) Ephrata, Washington; Patrick (Rosemary Paplinskie) Madawaska; Maureen (Jim O'Malley) Barry's Bay; Randy,Barry's Bay; Wayne (Debbie Cleroux) Orleans and Kenneth, Barry's Bay. Very special...

Schwieg, Joseph R January 16, 1925 - March 29, 2020 Joseph passed away on Sunday March 29, 2020 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry's Bay with his family by his side. Joe was a Second World War veteran who served overseas in the Medical Corp. Loving husband of Noreen (Brezinskie). Father of Joseph (Connie), Bradley (Sharon), Jeff and daughter Candace (Jim). Brother of Glady Bellisle. Grandfather to Joseph (Michelle), Bobby (Jodie Lynn), Crystal (Tony), Bradley (Julie) and Taylor...

Caroline Mary Kulas (Podulsky) Passed away peacefully Tuesday March 24, 2020 at Miramichi Lodge in Pembroke in the company of her children. Daughter of late Mary and Paul Podulsky, sister to Stanley Podulsky, George Podulsky, Myron Podulsky, Paul Podulsky, Mary Anne Halwa, and Barb Greentree. Predeceased by Julia Thompson, Velma Lancaster, Anthony Podulsky and Alexander Podulsky. She has gone to join her beloved husband Robert P. Kulas (2015). Dearest mother to Robert Allan Kulas (Tara)...

Anne Laura (Ward) Paplinskie June 15, 1931 - March 20, 2020 With sadness we announce the passing of our Mom, Anne Laura (Ward) Paplinskie at Valley Manor. Loving Mother of Margaret Matcheskie (Elaine), Micheal (Janet), Rosemary (Patrick) Shalla, Jim (Evelina). Grandma to Jen (Shawn) Servais, Paul, Debbie, Claude (Jeanett) Mikie, Ramona (John) Brown, Candice, Ian, Katie, Steffeny, Theresa, Emma, Nathan, Crystle, Lance. Great Grandma to Cole, Jesse, Zack, Conner, Joie, Troy Oliver....