Barry passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on May 17th, 2026. Barry's passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who loved him.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria for the past 35 years, Barry was also a devoted stepfather to Richard (Genevieve) and Mélanie (Christian), a loving grandfather to Alexandra (Matt), Audrey (Louis), Maïna and Mégane and proud great-grandfather to Noah. Barry also leaves behind numerous friends and family, including his brother Pat Burns (Claire) and his beloved dog Chanelle. Barry was predeceased by his loving parents Dorothy Connelly and Percy Burns and by his sister Helen Lortie.
He will be remembered for his loving nature and his devotion to his family. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
A celebration of life will be held at the Coopérative funéraire de l'Outaouais-Lac Beauchamp- located at 750 Maloney Boulevard East in Gatineau, on June 5th 2026, at 10 am. The family will be present as of 9:15 to receive condolences.
The family would like to extend their heartful gratitude to the CLSC palliative care team for their dedication, support and compassion.
Donations can be made to La Maison des Collines in Wakefield.
Messages of condolences can be sent at www.cfo.coop