Barbara J. McKinstry Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara J. McKinstry (Proctor, Vermont), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2026 at the age of 87. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Barbara may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carroll Comstock and Hazel Comstock (Parker); and her husband Irving'Mac'McKinstry. She is survived by: her children, Kevin McKinstry (Jill), Kelly Fournier (Lance), Lisa Chaffee (Angela) and Lori Heerschap (Richard). She is also survived by 10 other siblings; 6 sisters and 4 brothers, giving her many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Smiles Fur Miles, Inc., http://www.kodathefluff.com.
