All Obituaries

Please join us for a loving farewell as we gather to celebrate the life of Violet Leona James (nee Bimm) September 16, 1921 – July 30, 2020 Violet was born in Bangor Township, Ontario, to August and Susan Bimm.  She was one of seven children.  She met Cecil James and they were married in 1943, soon after, they began their farm life and raised their family in Centerview, Ontario.  Violet enriched many lives with her warm friendship and kind hospitality. Violet is...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle Benny. We are sad that we no longer will have our family leader with us, but through his wisdom, sense of humor, work ethic and quiet unassuming demeanor he was a role model to many. Benny died suddenly on Monday, July 27th due to complications from a recent operation. He was born in Wilno, Ontario and is predeceased by his parents Vincent, and Catherine, and brothers Zigmund and...

SULLIVAN, Mary nee Walsh It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom Mary on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Starwood Nursing Home. She was 92. She was predeceased by her husband Jerome, siblings Joe, Allan, Tommy, and Kay. Loving mother of Raymond (Jane), Michael (Mary) and Theresa (Dave Crampton). Cherished grandmother of John, James (Kavita) and Sean (Lisa) Sullivan, and Michael (Val) and Patrick Crampton. Great- grandmother of Owen, William and Everett Sullivan. She is survived...

Donald (Don) Joseph Madigan May 20, 1935 – July 12 2020 After dancing with Cancer for many years Don peacefully left the dance floor as his loving family and wife of 59 years Stella bid him adieu. Like a comet Don lived fully and vibrantly Don was born on the beloved Madigan family homestead on May 20th, 1935 to Gertrude (nee Helferty) and James P. Madigan. It was the height of the depression and black fly season on the rural family farm nestled on the banks of the mighty Madawaska...

Robert Peter Gutoskie May 13 1949 - July 11 2020 The family of Robert are very sad to say he passed away peacefully with Suzanne, Clorissia and Brianna by his side at the Madawaska Valley hospice palliative care in Barry’s Bay on Saturday July 11,2020 in his 71st  year.  Robert was son of the late Dorthy (Cybulski) Gutoskie and Isaiah Gutoskie. Roberts leaves behind his brother Norman (Suzanne). Robert was a dear and loving uncle to Clorissia (Jamie), Norman jr...

Alice Elizabeth (Wright) Zilney June 26, 1924 – December 10, 2019. Passed away peacefully in Edmonton, Alberta in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Benedict Zilney. Dear Mother of Gale, Daniel Sr. (Charlotte). Cherished Nan to Michelle (Tom), Daniel Jr., Lyle, Stacey (John) and Shawn, nine great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren and one brother Edgar Wright (Rita). Predeceased by brothers Graham, Allan and sister Merle Dobson, great grandson Brandon Zilney,...

Mary Lyn (Frederick) Beatty:  July 10, 1940 - July 4, 2020 The family of Mary Lyn (Frederick) Beatty are very sad to share the news of her passing on Saturday July 4, 2020. Born in Toronto on July 10, 1940, Mary Lyn was just a week away from celebrating her 80th birthday with family and friends in her home of Barry’s Bay Ontario, where she moved in 2015 with her daughter Claire Ann Beatty. They moved to Barry’s Bay to be closer to Mary Lyn’s eldest daughter Kristan...

Yakabuski, Anastasia Feb. 14, 1939 – July 1, 2020 Passed away peacefully in St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Barry’s Bay, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Angus Yakabuski. She will be missed by her daughter Doreen (Jack Vanderburg), her son Dennis (Lori), and her two grandsons, Evann and Ethann (Kendra). Honouring Anastasia’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A Christian Burial Mass will be held at St. Hedwig’s Church on Saturday,...

Theresa Margaret Sullivan (Etmanskie) August 24, 1932 - June 23, 2020 Passed away peacefully at Valley Manor in Barry’s Bay on Tuesday June 23, 2020 in her 88th year.  Beloved wife of Greg J Sullivan. Theresa and Greg celebrated 68 years of Marriage on June 16th 2020. Dear mother of five sons David (Marie), Daniel (Sharon), Bruce (Karen), Tim (Donna) and Robert (Yvette). Very dear grandmother of Christopher (Tina), grandsons Jamieson, Jonathan, Matthew,...