BARNES, Madge (Winty) - October 4, 1934 - September 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Madge (Winty) Rosalyn Barnes, at age 85 years, surrounded by loved ones, on September 29, 2020, at Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
Winty was born in the village of Cedar Grove, Antigua, West Indies, to parents Irwing and Frances Barnes. Winty was the second of four children and is survived by her sister Iolette Walker (Ola B) and brother-in-law Ivor Walker.
She was predeceased by her siblings Noel Barnes and Elaine (Jackie) Pollard and brother-in-law Irvin Pollard (Daddy P).
Winty was a loving mother to her adopted daughter Noella Barnes, and loving grandmother to Diana and Alexandria James and great-grandmother to Bryannah and Christian Wynter.
She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews Alicia (Lynn) Pollard, Warren and Irving Pollard and Germaine (Tonia) Walker, Kam'ron Mooring and Andre' Walker Sr., Karin Walker, Andre' Jr., and Alex Walker.
Winty was a dedicated educator who began her teaching career by obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Education at the prestigious New York University in 1957.
Winty will be missed dearly by her many friends and colleagues that she had made throughout the years.
"Love is better than anger, hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic and we will change the world." - (Jack Layton) "I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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