In Celebration of

Ausra Barsauskas

January 1, 1943 - January 7, 2017

Ausra Lukoseviciute Barsauskas

Surrounded by love, Ausra passed away on Saturday, January 7th 2017. She was comforted by the presence of her closest friends and loved ones during her final days on earth. She is joining her husband Sigitas, parents Brone and Jonas Lukosevicius and in-laws Anele and Vincas Barsauskas in God and eternal life.

Ausra is the loving mother, dedicated advocate, and cherished confidante to her eldest daughter Indre, and beloved and devoted mother to her daughters Daiva and Kristina. She is remembered and sorely missed by her 5 grandchildren, Tomas, Erika, Klara, Zoe and Ema, of whom she was so proud. Mother in law to Rimas Gilvydis and Tom Walback. Sister to Dainius and Vaidutis Lukosevicius. Ausra is cherished by her cousins, nieces and nephews with whom she shared a special connection and lovingly remembered by her extended family, dear friends, former colleagues and students. Ausra’s honesty, commitment to those in need, genuine nature, and profound sense of doing right and good will always be remembered.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 12:00 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection (1 Resurrection Road, Toronto). Interment St. John’s Lithuanian Cemetery in Mississauga. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 22Q Deletion Syndrome Fund for Excellence at the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family, please call (416) 603-6278 or visit www.tgwhf.ca/tribute. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel (905) 279-7663.

Guestbook

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Ona Stanevicius-Mills (friend)

Entered January 10, 2017 from Toronto

Aušra, as she liked to be called, always welcomed one in her home. She was a wise woman who was interested in youth and their pursuits. Aušra was talkative, kind, and reassuring. She actively loved her daughters, nieces, and entire family. My heart goes out to her entire family. Gilia užuojauta. xo

Rima, Alvydas, Karis and Daiva Saplys (Friends)

Entered January 10, 2017 from Oakville, Ontario

Dear Daiva, Tina, and Indre,

We are so saddened to hear the news of your mother`s passing. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Prasau priimkite musu gilia, nuosirdzia uzuojauta,
Rima, Alvydas, Karis ir Daiva Sapliai

Regina Kulbis, Dana Vainauskiene and the Neringa Community (friend)

Entered January 10, 2017 from MA

Uzuojauta nuo Neringos Seimos.
Deepest Sympathy from the Neringa Community.

Sylvia Gobuzas (Friend)

Entered January 10, 2017 from Orlando, Florida

Oh Tina and family- I'm so sorry for your loss. Memories of your moms laughter, energy and love are still close to my heart. All my sympathy and love as you mourn her loss. xoxo

Andrew Dauderis

Entered January 10, 2017

Thank you for being my Saturday school teacher. You were always kind and patient with me. I remember those days like yesterday and I appreciate knowing you

Life Stories

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Maria Nestico ' (Colleague and close Friend)

Entered January 14, 2017 from Italy

I met my Mary when I was only 23 years old and was hired to take over her class when she had an accident at school. I had to have my first parent teacher interviews and due to Mary's intuitive and sensitive nature, took it upon herself to come to school, sat beside me in a wheel chair with her leg in a cast and support, substain, encourage and give me pointers on how to deal with certain situations. Her sense of duty, wisdom, strong character blended with a big heart and overwhelming willingness to give share to all found a place in my life ...as a colleague, friend, mentor and surrogate mother. At times she used to end off with line...That's the life. That's the story. What a life she had and how many stories she's left for me to share...