She leaves behind her parents William and Jessie Barry. A cherished sister to Rhonda Van Belleghem (Mike), Cheryl Barry (Carlos Mayers), and a much loved aunt to Alex and Kassandra Van Belleghem. Also leaving behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from all over. She also leaves behind her fur babies Ruby and Benny, and her feathered babies Sarah and Pearl. She was born with so many obstacles but accomplished so much in her 43 years. Graduating Conestoga College, attending Carlton University in Ottawa on her own, being able to do things with only her mouth that most of us take for granted using our hands. She was born with a condition called arthrogryposis. She had no use of her arms or legs and was confined to a wheelchair. She brought joy and was admired by so many friends and family. An amazing woman who will be sorely missed. Leaving us all to mourn her bigger than life presence.
Cremation has taken place. Billi-Jo's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Thursday, November 25, 2021 from 6 - 8 p.m., where the Memorial Liturgy will be held in the chapel on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be viewable on Facebook Live through Jessie Cutler-Barry’s Facebook. Please note: proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, are mandatory to attend indoor funeral services for those age 12 and older. Masks are required.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Easter Seals Ontario, One Concorde Gate, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M3C 3N6, to the KW Humane Society, 250 Riverbend Dr., Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9, or to KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, 500 Hallmark Dr., Waterloo, ON N2K 3P5. Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com
