Barbara D’Amico (nee Bartolini) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer and health complications.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert, and her children David (Vanessa) and Stephanie (Marc). She was a devoted and much loved Nonna to Alec, Gabby, Lia and Felix and a cherished sister to Sandra (Mike, deceased), Debra (Gerry) and Bill (deceased). She leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Barbara’s kind, thoughtful, fun-loving soul will be missed immensely.

After graduating from the University of Toronto, Barbara met and married Robert. Together they built both a business and a dedicated group of friends and family. She balanced work and motherhood throughout her life and eventually achieved her crowning glory - becoming a Nonna.

Barbara bravely faced the challenges of her life, maintaining a positive outlook and appreciating every day she had. She was always there for friends and family welcoming them with a ready smile and listening with keen interest to their life stories.

Barbara was known to enjoy a good joke, crosswords, music and retail therapy. She was a proud Canadian Italian and continued the traditions of valuing family, friends and Sunday gatherings.

If you see a bird or a butterfly it just might be her letting us know she’ll be with us, always.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St W. on Sunday, March 2nd, at 11 am with Visitation beginning at 10am and reception following with light refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sinai Health Foundation https://secure.supportsinai.ca/site/Donation2?idb=965936961&df_id=6780
(designate your gift to Dr. Brar’s General Surgical Oncology Education and Research Fund)
or Covenant House https://covenanthousetoronto.ca/ in Barbara’s memory.