Danaca,
I have such wonderful and fond memories of your Mother. She was such a lovely lady. I loved how much she cared for you and for Catherine. I always loved going to your house in Bolton. She and your Father created such a fantastic home for your family.
I am thinking of all of you.
with much love,
Claire

I send my condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a real hope and promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth. (John 5:28, 29)

John, Danaca and family,

My Godmother Mary will always be smiling and watching over us.
Mary’s heart of gold is a part of all of us.

All my love from Calgary Cuz being sent to you all.

Love, Loli/Lauren XO

Mary you will be sadly missed by your family and many friends. Although she had many sadness’s in her life she always had that beautiful smile and positive outlook. It’s seldom that you find an individual that can lift your spirits by just being with them but Mary was that type of person. She was a bright light in this sometimes dark world. She is now with the Lord, whom she loved so much, and her smiling face will be sorely missed. John and Danaca I pray that you will be comforted knowing that Mary is now in heaven, walking happily with Catherine and her Lord. She will be loved in heaven, just as she was loved on earth.

My most heartfelt condolences to John and family. Mary always had a big smile on her face and always perky ready to attempt anything with the CWL. She was always a delight to be with. I am very sorry for the loss of a great member of the community of Bolton. Find some strength and continue with your faith of the great memories you spent together.

Mary was a good friend and a great listener. I will miss our discussions over lunch and discussions of family. Truly Mary was a wonderful caring person and will be missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are extended to all the family

My condolences to the entire family.

My sister and I (as well as my late mother) had the privilege of meeting Mary when she was at MacKenzie Health Regional Hospital this past Fall, 2019. She shared the same room with my dear late mother, Vita Adamo. Whenever I went to visit, Mary always had a beautiful smile on her face which lit up the room and we kept in touch by texting since then. Will miss Mary’s messages and may she Rest in Eternal Peace with our Lord in Heaven.

Toni De Luca & Family

To Danaca ,Peter, Johnny and Daniel: I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother I know from your stories that she was a smart and dynamic person and will be greatly missed. Take care,
Heather Moynagh

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sending love and hugs to all. Simone and Jerry Quirk

Our deepest condolences to John, Danaca and family,

Our family is very saddened by your loss. Mary was such a genuine ray of sunshine to everyone she knew. She always had a special way of touching others with her kind thoughtful ways. She will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all with thoughts and prayers.

Debby and Angelo Pulla & Family

Mary and John and family were our next door neighbours for 20 years or so. She was always the “to go to person” for information about what was going on in our community. She seemed to know everybody and was such an asset to our community. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Goodbye dear friend.

Danaca and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful, caring and terrific lady! Whenever we played together or had sleepovers, your mom was always there with our snacks and treats and full of fun ideas! She always made me feel so welcome – like it was a home away from home. I am sending you a big virtual hug during this tough time and am thinking of you all.

Love Adrianne (Di Cresce) Kenmir

Dear John, Danaca & Family
So many wonderfuly memories of working together and of friendship. We had many times of laughter and adventures over those years. I will keep her loving memory in my heart. Thinking of you and sending warm thoughts and prayers.

Dear John, Danaca, Peter, Johnny, Daniel & Kyle and family,
How we wish we could say or do more than share a few words of condolence here. But, you already know what is in our hearts, and how much we will miss our Mary. We will cherish the memories of all the years on Birchview Cres., all the happy times and even the rough ones. We will laugh again at funny stories and remembrances of bus trips, cottage days, back to school shopping, crafting & garage sales, staying up into the wee hours drinking tea and talking…… We will long for the times when we held each others’ hands and cried on a shoulder or gave each other a pep talk! Thank you for sharing her with us. We are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers, always.
Love Bill & Ann

We are deeply saddened with the loss of our dearest lifelong friend Mary and we offer our heartfelt condolences to John, Danaca and family.
She will forever live on in our hearts.
With love,
Lois and Steve

Offering the Barnes/Bellmore family my deepest and most sincere condolences.
May fond memories of Mary bring you comfort during this difficult time in your life.
Mary was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a smile and a kind word.
May the soul of Mary Rest In Peace.

Danaca ,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember you talking about your Mum during our lunches in high school and thinking what lovely lady she was.
You and your family are on my thoughts and prayers.

John and Family on behalf of the Board of Directors of YCC330 please accept our condolences on the passing of Mary. Our prayers are with you. May she rese in peace

There are no words to express the comfort that you need at this time. Our hearts are with you and our hope that you find a certain peace in the knowledge that she will always be with you.
Christine, Iain, Calum and Fiona Clark
❤️❤️❤️

John, we offer our sincere condolences to you and Family. Mary was the sweetest person. All the way back when we were young …her kind smile always showed the goodness in her. We will miss you Mary.

Dear Danca, Peter and the boys,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother and devoted grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace and her memory be a blessing.

We were so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. We will keep her and you and your family in our thoughts & prayers.
God Bless
Larry & Sandy O’ Donnell

Such a pleasure to have shared so many beautiful moments with Mary and her family. Always a smile on her face. Its a shame we cannot be with you in person but will keep Mary and her family in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to a celebration of her life at a later date.

Dear Danaca and Peter and sons,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your happy and joyous memories of your dear Mother be a comfort to you during this challenging time.
Take care.
Debbie

Dear Danaca,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
Mom’s are special and your loss is heartfelt.
You are in my prayers.

Bernice

Danaca,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking about you and your family at this time. May your mother rest in peace.

Cristina and Richard

Dear John,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family .
I will always remember Mary and her friendly attitude during our many parents’ meetings at Sick Kids and Toronto General Hospital.
She was generous and strong, never afraid to battle obstacles that stood in her path.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Angela Polsinelli ( Thalassemia Foundation of Canada)

Dear Danaca and Family,
There are no words that can be expressed to capture the magnitude of your loss. I’m so sorry that you and your family are going through this. If there’s anything I can do to help you, don’t hesitate to let me know.

Sincerely,
Kandeephan

I miss my dear first cousin already. I remember visiting the family in Strathroy shortly after Mary was born. Then later moving the family to Toronto with my dad in a rental truck. Then joining Mary and family at the cottage in the Hockley Valley. Memories I will not forget. My sympathies to John and Danaca and family.

Dear Danaca,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother Mary Adele. The memories you have of your mom will live on forever. My prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.

John, Danaca and family
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Mary will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Hectorine & Aldo Villanovich

It often goes unnoticed and unmentioned, yet, it is such a powerful gift that should be shared. We seldom know how far, or who, a person’s life will impact. Mary (and Catherine) have left their indelible, beautiful marks on my heart. Without ever knowing it, they have inspired, motivated, and shaped so much of who I am. I have learned from them, cried with them, hoped with them, and loved them. Mary’s example of a mother’s strong and tender love, her tenacious learning and advocacy, and her selfless ability to share her smile and warmth are blessings and lessons I pray to emulate every day of my life.
To her precious family… I am so very, very sorry for your enormous loss. May Mary’s bright light shine in each of you. May God give you strength and peace. May your memories comfort you. You are blessed.

With Sincere Sympathy and Prayers,
Dawn Baumgardner
Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation

My Condolences to you and your family.

John, Danica and familý, I am so very sad to hear of the passing of Mary she was such a lovely person. I first met Mary in 1975 when we moved to Bolton and it was great to work with her when I drove for MO W . She will be missed.

Dear John and Danaca,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Mary was a kind soul and cheerful bright light. We know she will be missed by many. We assume she is re-united with Catherine and watching over you now.

To John and family:
So sorry for your loss and offer our condolences. Mary was just a wonderful person and always had a kind heart. Do take
care of yourself and will try to keep in touch later on. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Love
Bob and Lee

To the family of Mary Barnes: Our sincere condolences! We are extremely heartbroken to hear this sad news. Mary was a warm and kind individual, which I, Krishna, have known for nearly 40-years. My family and I, had the pleasure of meeting Mary through her daughter, Catherine. I continue to have fond memories of Mary. My family and I, shall pray for your entire family and all of Mary’s dear friends during this difficult time.

Lots of love from: The Badrinarayan Family

Dear John, Danica and family,
We were all blessed to have Mary in our lives. She lived the gospel every day of her life. Her grace touched us all. I can still hear her laughter and see that beautiful smile. So many memories
May she Rest In Peace
Jeanne and Lambert Huizingh

Dearest John ,Danika and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I will always remember her as full of life and lots of love for those around her. Please accept or deepest condolences and prayers for all of you who must continue on without her. God bless.

Danaca and family

So sorry for your loss and offer my condolences

Marsha

So sorry to say goodbye to a wonderful and caring lady we’ll miss you Our deepest condolences John and family Thinking of you

Danaca and Family,

My deepest condolences on the of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories .

Dear Danaca and family,
My deepest condolences to the entire family on the great loss of your mother and grandmother. Her memory and love will live on in your hearts. May you find strength as you grieve in this difficult time.

Danaca and Peter, kids, so very sorry for your loss. Terry and I send heartfelt condolances.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of such a wonderful soul. There are many memories of joy and laughter from many years ago!

Dear Danaca,

Your mom’s beautiful smile and laugh is what I remember about her. She always would take a moment to connect. My condolences to you and your family. She will be missed by many.

Sarah

To John, Danaca and Family

Such a lovely picture of Mary who enriched the lives of all the people she touched. She will be greatly missed but memories of her laughter and kindness will live on forever.
Thinking of you.

Lesley McCrimmon

Dear Danaca , Peter, John & Daniel,

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom and grandmother. We are hopeful the loving memories you have of her may bring you some comfort and peace during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Karen, Mike, James & Charlotte

Dear John and family,

I am so saddened to hear the passing of your beloved Mary. What a privilege it was to work with her in the early days of the foundation when we were trying to come together and advocate . She always exhumed positivity and warmth and was a pleasure to work with!

Please accept my genuine condolences in this difficult time for you and your family. Loss of a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend is a significant loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She is now in heaven holding Catherine in eternal life. God rest her soul and may her memory be eternal.

With Sincere Sympathy,
Helen Ziavras (Thalassemia Foundation of Canada)

Dear John, Danaca, Pete, Johnny, Daniel and Kyle.
I am sorry for the loss of your loving Wife, Mom and Grandmother.
She always made me feel so welcome in her home and was so kind, generous, funny and sweet. I know she’ll be in your hearts forever. Sending you my love, thoughts and prayers now and always.

Love Anna, Austin and Calvin

Dear John and family

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolence. Hang in there John. My prayers are with you.

Sheila

I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Barnes’s passing. I have nothing but fond memories of growing up across the street from her house. She always made me feel welcome. My heart goes out to her family. She will be missed.

Our deep felt condolences to Mary’s husband John, and her daughter Danaca. We found Mary to be funny and kind and enjoyed her company very much. She will be missed..

Dear Danaca and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. We are thinking of you during this most challenging time. Sending you lots of love and light from all of us here.
Darren and Hera

My deepest condolences to John, Danaca and family.
Sincerely,
Neilia

Danaca, Pete, Johnny and Daniel,

My condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May you find strength in the love and memories you shared. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia

So sorry for your loss

John and family…..so sorry and shocked to read about Mary’s passing! She always had a smile and was so kind! Condolences to you and your family.