August 24, 1955 – August 23, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Marie Paluch-Berthiaume in Bacon Cove, Newfoundland, her beloved home away from home. Barbara was a kind, patient, devoted woman who was committed to helping and caring for all of those around her. She enjoyed sharing laughter with friends and colleagues and as a dedicated teacher of 30 years, she helped to shape the lives and attitudes of countless students. In retirement Barbara dedicated important time in her parish and community. She will be deeply missed by all of those who came to know her. Barbara is predeceased by her mother Lucy Paluch, and mother-in-law Dorothy Berthiaume. Barbara is survived by her dear husband Maurice (Moe) Berthiaume; loving son Robert James Berthiaume; daughter-in-law Lindsay Nolan; father Joseph (Joe) Paluch; sisters: Diane Poloczek, and Wendy Dukelaw; father-in-law Maurice D. Berthiaume; and many other extended family.
The family will receive their friends and family at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on the morning of Saturday September 28th 2019, starting at 9 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will follow at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton at 11 o’clock (leaving funeral home at 10:45 am).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory can be made to the Holy Family Parish Bible Ministry Fund, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton L7E 1P7.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Terry Kelly
Dear Rob,
I am so sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of your mom. I am sad for you. Sending love and a big hug.
Terry Kelly
Fred & Pat Kolb
Dear Moe, Robert & Lindsay:
Words cannot express the shock of Barb’s untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
Kathryn Poloczek
Uncle Moe, Rob & Lindsay,
We are so sad to hear of Auntie Barb’s passing and send our deepest sympathies.
Kathryn, Ryan & Olly
Irene Skanderis
Dear Rob & Lindsay.
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom.
Darlene Avram
Dear Moe and Family.
We are so saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Barb. While living in the same Condo Building as yourselves, we had the pleasure of meeting both of you. Barb was a lovely lady, and will be truly missed!
Condolences and our deepest sympathy to All.
Danny and Darlene Avram
Niki and Sam Gallo
We are so saddened to hear of Barb’s sudden passing. Such a lovely person who will be deeply missed by all whom she touched.
Niki and Sam Gallo
Diana Bayley
Dear Moe, Robert, Lyndsey and family,
Oh dear, we are deeply saddened to hear of Barbs passing. She will be greatly missed. I know we’ve lost touch over the years but we remember Barb well from cubs, Air Cadets and of course church. God Bless you all in your time of sorrow. May Barb rest in peace
Love Kieron and Diana Bayley and family
Andrew Stansfield
Hi Mo,
You guys were so close and this is a real wrench. We haven’t seen you in many years, but we are always connected.
So sorry for your loss.
Irena & Andrew
Irene Herman
Dear Moe and Robert,
The news of your loss has hit us with shock and the deepest of sorrow . The Paluch and Bojchuk families go way back to 1954 where our continued friendship originated as neighbours on Lakeview Ave in west downtown Toronto.
We will miss her warm smile every time we met and had those catch up conversations
May God watch over you during this most difficult time .
Irene and Roman Herman
Angela Partridge
Rob and Lindsay,
I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your mother. My thoughts and prays are with you both and your families.
Betty Jean Carberry
So very sorry to read of Barb’s sudden passing. I got to know her when she helped on our committee on the Bolton Fair Board. She helped with the Friday Luncheon, and also the Sunday Pancake Breakfast for a few years. Such a nice lady! Please accept my sincere sympathy to the whole family.
Catherine Ecker
Dear Moe and family
You are remembered in prayer as you begin the grieve Barb’s sudden and unexpected death. It is true that words are simply inadequate during times of sorrow and sadness. May you know the warmth of God’s care and love in the words and presence of your family and friends.
Cheryl
Moe, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. I know you spoke fondly of her and her teaching endeavors and visits to Newfoundland. Thinking of you and all of those that will miss her .
Heinz and Irena Rothen
Moe, Robert, Lyndsey and family,
Remembering Barb, as a warm and joyful woman……
Our most sincere sympathy and prayers….
Heinz and Irena Rothen and family
Heather Harrison
Dear Moe and family,
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Remembering all the good times we had over the years.
Our deepest sympathy,
Dave and Heather Harrison
Nadia Almeida
Dear Rob and Lindsay,
My deepest condolences are with you and your family during this time.
Sympathies,
Nadia Almeida
Anne Henry
Dear Moe, Lindsay and Robert,
My sincere condolences for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone we love so dearly.
May you find some comfort in your family, friends and faith.
Sincerely,
Anne Henry
Lani Cracco
Dear Moe & Family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, My condolences to you and your family.
God is our refuge and strenght
Our deepest sympathy
Ralph & Lani
Mary Jo Kovacs
Dear Maurie & Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Barbara.Keeping you all in prayer. Mary Jo and Les Kovacs
Jennifer Jason & Gavin Lewis
My sweet friend I will hold our memories forever close to my heart.
Moe, Robert & Lindsay we are so honored to have met Barb and have her part of our family. You all will forever have a special place in this Bacon Cove family. We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Barb, until we meet again.
Patricia Beamish
Dear Rob and Lindsay,
Just reading about how kind, patient and dedicated Barbara was makes me think of you two. Rob, she did a great job raising you so I’m sure her students were lucky to have her. My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Love Trish
Penny
Dear Moe and family,
We offer our condolences on the sudden passing of Barb. Though we can provide prayers, we know that may not feel like enough. She remains in our memory as a loving soul and we are thankful to God for her presence in our church family.
Penny and Marcie
Nancy & Jamie McGee
Hey Moe
Words just aren’t enough to express our sadness for such a loss. Barb was such a dear person and a very bright light. We will keep you and Barb in our thoughts and prayers.
Mackenzie Lucas
Hi Moe,
Barb was always such a bright and bubbly person. I cherish the moments that I got to spend with you and her. She will always be in my thoughts, memories and prayers.
Mackenzie and Amanda Lucas
Marion Farrugia
Dear Moe & family,
We are so sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. She was a lovely person and I’m sure you will miss her terribly. We will keep all of you in our prayers at this difficult time.
Paul and Marion Farrugia
Ted Merrimen
Dear Moe &Family
I send my most sincere condolences from both myself Barb and Kyle on the passing of your dear wife Barb.
May Barb Rest in the Peace of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ until you all meet her in the Final Happy Resurrection and may the good deeds and virtues of Barb live after her to console you and your family in your temporary loss of her physical presence.
Moe you can be assured of my continued prayers for both you and your family along with Barb at this most difficult time.
Ted
Debbie Webster
My Dear Friend Moe: I am so very sorry about the loss of your beloved wife Barb. I know it wasn’t supposed to be like this in your retirement years, so please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending my love and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Cherish all of your special memories, which I hope will bring you some comfort at this very difficult time.
Deb Web, xoxo
Adele Freeman
Dear Moe,
My sincere sympathy at the unexpected loss of your wife. I am so very sorry.
Adele
Maureen Jutras
Dear Maurice and Robert
I am so sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of Barb. As you come to grips with this loss, I hope the wonderful memories you have, will help you through this difficult adjustment as well as the future. We will all miss her kind and cheery disposition. Please accept my and the office’s sincere condolences
Jay Clark
Dear Moe and Family
We are absolutely shocked at the passing of Barb. I can’t put into words how sorry I am for your loss. I will always remember what a kind and understanding person she was. Our hearts go out to you.
Jay and Vicki
Ken Higgs
Moe So sorry for your loss
Mike Bender
Dear Moe and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Barb. She was an amazing woman who made an incredible difference. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike
Fr. A. Joseph Lazar
Words are inadequate to express my heartfelt sympathies to Moe the beloved husband and her son Robert and his wife Lindsay at the sudden departure of angelic person Barbara Marie Berthiaume.
She has been a woman of great faith all along her life. She was an exemplary teacher to the students, best friend to her colleagues, and compassionate person to all her neighbours.
In Holy Family Parish community, she was a vibrant participant in all faith activities, as a reader, communion minister and volunteer.
She was an amazing lover of the Bible – she had insatiable thirst for the Word of God, it was her primary joy to come for Bible Study Group Sessions, and Bible Lectures, She was all the time busy in taking notes on discussions. She was an excellent student of Sacred Scripture. She is very much loved and now missed by all at Holy Family. I believe that Barbara has gone to meet the Biblical Personalities and God’s community in heaven. May her Soul find joy in God. My prayerful sympathies to Moe and his family and friends.
Fr. A. Joseph Lazar, Associate Pastor, Holy Family Parish, Bolton, Ontario
Douglas Oster
Dear Moe:
We are so sorry to hear of Barb’s sudden passing. We always enjoyed our times together with you both. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family…
Doug & Lois
Dawn and Ian Jones
So sorry to hear about Barb, condolences to you and your family.
Nadia Gundert
Mo and Robert
We just heard about the passing of Barb. We are shocked and saddened for you all. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you during this unbelievably difficult time.
Mike & Nadia Gundert
Paulette Overholt
Moe and Robert, So sorry to hear about Barb. How Sad, I am sure she is in a good place.She will have left behind many good memories. Our deepest condolences Doug and Paulette Overholt
Nancy Young
Moe and Robert
Such sad news hearing of the passing of your wife and mother. Remember Barb’s bubbly personality working with her at Holy Family School. And also that she tutored our son in the French language. You have our deepest condolences ! Ken, Nancy, Nicholas and Emily Young
Michael Barrett
Moe. Words cannot even come close to being able to express the depth of my broken heart for you and for your entire extended family. Although never meeting your loving partner I heard and witnessed the dovetailing of two lives and how you spoke with great anticipation of enjoying a retirement of two lives entwined with care, exploration and giving. My tears flow. My thoughts are with you and everyone who shared a pathway.
Frank Bolognese
Moe
So sorry to hear about your wife Barb.
Praying for you during this difficult time. Frank Bolognese and Family
Mary King
Dear Moe, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Barb. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family at this time. My deepest condolences to you.
patricia franks
Moe and Rob, we are so sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed.
The Franks Family
David Green
Moe and Robert…words can not describe how sad Sue and I are to hear the news. Please know that our thoughts are with you both. We cannot make the memorial but we are thinking of you.
Dave and Sue
Terrie Armstrong
Dear Moe,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy
Terrie and David
Fr. Gikonyo
Dear Moe and Family,
My deep heartfelt condolences to you and your beloved Family.
Barbara has gone to God, Our Father and Her Father. May He grant her Eternal Peace.
I remember her Walk to Church even when it was 26 degrees under.
A very dedicated and generous disciples has gone Home.
May God console you all, with His Peace.
Fr. David
Lee Maher
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time and will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
Michael Agnello
Moe: I do not know how to express how sorry I am to hear of Barb’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time of loss.
Natalie Harder
Dear Moe,
Our hearts are all with you during this difficult time. We are all thinking of you.
Natasha
Dear Moe and family,
I was really saddened to hear about Barb’s passing. My condolences go out to you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Becerra
I had the privilege to work with Barb and I am terribly sorry for your loss. She truly was an amazing person and she will be terribly missed. From the bottom of my heart I would like to offer you my condolences and hope you find strength and peace through this difficult time.
Cathie Draga
I had the pleasure of working with Barb. She was such a wonderful teacher and positive influence on all of her students. RIP my friend❤️
C Draga
Barb you were such a wonderful teacher. You ran a tight ship and kept your students in line. They always knew what they needed to do and how to enjoy learning. You will be greatly missed , my friend. RIP
Irene Krewski(nee Bartnik)
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Barbara. My heart breaks for all of you. Much too young and way too soon! Our families were good friends growing up, sharing smiles and fun days which always included a yummy Polish meal. I offer my sincerest of condolences and am sending strength from BC to help you through this very difficult time. Take care of each other.
Len Atkinson
Dear Moe, and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved and faithful, Barbara. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, and sending you God’s blessings.
In Christ,
Len, Amy and Michael Atkinson