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Maria “Mary” Bartniski June 25, 1932 - September 25, 2021

Our sadness is mixed with the joy of a wonderful, sometimes hard, but always very rich life well lived. Mary Angeline Bartniski, our dear wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 with her family by her side.

Mom was born on June 25, 1932 in Bathurst, New Brunswick. On July 4, 1953 she married our Dad, Joseph, and together they decided to move to Sprague, Manitoba where they resided for 66 years. It was there that Mom and Dad worked so hard to make ends meet and lovingly raise their ever growing family. After Dad’s passing Mom continued to live in Sprague, moving to Ignace for her final two years.

Besides working hard with Dad, Mom was a great gardener, a fantastic cook, and was well known for opening her heart and home to a large number of foster children over the years. Mom also enjoyed crafting, watching the animals, spending time with her family, and was passionate about the Christmas season, decorating early and celebrating every moment.

Mom was blessed with a very large family and is survived by her daughters Grace (Don), Rachel (Wendell), Mona (William), and many adopted and fostered children. She also leaves behind siblings, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph, her son Wayne, and other family members. 

We will miss Mom very much but are so thankful to have had her as our mother. Her infectious laughter will be dearly missed as she was a pleasure to visit with and appreciative of every small thing that was done for her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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    Ron & Georgina Lesage says
    September 28, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Angeline became a very close friend . . We had many good times together and was someone we could share our heart with. She was always willing to share her many life’s experience and to offer sound advice. She will never be forgotten. We thank God for this beautiful friend. Rest In Peace Angeline.

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      Mona Moore says
      September 28, 2021 at 10:49 pm

      You were very great friend to her she talked about you all the time . Thanks for all you did for her ?

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    Gloria and Rick Van Dyk says
    September 28, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of the family. We only knew Angeline for a few years as we only moved to Sprague in 2012, but she was always very friendly and always had a beautiful smile . She will be missed by many here in Sprague.

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    The Gavrailoff family says
    September 28, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    Our condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. ?

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    Larry & Lynn & family says
    September 29, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family!! Thinking of you!!

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    Mona Couture says
    September 29, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to all the Bartniski family. We will all miss You very much Angelina. Sincerely, Mona and the Couture family.

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    Emile & Rita Cote says
    October 1, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Rachel, Wendell and family,
    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She is gone but will always be in hearts. Sending you hugs and condolences,
    Emile & Rita

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    Gilles Jolicoeur says
    October 7, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    Angeline was so special. She always had something extra for my grandson Brayden when we picked up garbage on Sundays. Our condolences to her family. Rest well sweet Lady.

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The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Ross L Gray School’s Christmas Concert Fund in Sprague, Manitoba c/o Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3

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