Maria Paulette Barbarino Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Maria Paulette Barbarino (Chatham, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Maria left this world on September 20, 2025 at the age of 57, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Maria has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Durfy and Margo Durfy (Jenkins). She is survived by: her children, Harold "Jay" Emerick, Erik Durfy-Emerick (Caitlin), James Emerick (Natasha) and Jessica Emerick; her siblings, Kennie Durfy (Carolynn), Kelli Kirkpatrick (Rob) and Crystal Turner; and her stepmother Debbie Durfy.
The family has chosen to send donations to Pet and Wildlife RescueDonate Now (https://www.canadahelps.org). Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
