Sheila Barry
BARRY Sheila 1963-2017 In celebration of Sheila Barry Family and friends are invited to join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Sheila Barry on: Monday Aug. 6th 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bally Haly Golf and Country Club 100 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s Sheila died in Toronto on November 15th in the presence of her immediate family and has been cremated. She attended Holy Heart of Mary before going on to the School of Music at Memorial University. Her move to Toronto took her to York University where she graduated with a PhD. in English Literature. She became the editor-in-chief at Kids Can Press before becoming publisher at Groundwood Books (Anansi Press) in 2012. During those years she was highly regarded throughout Canada in the children’s publishing world, achieving several major publishing awards. She is greatly missed by her authors and co-workers, both here and nation-wide. Sheila’s family – husband Kim, daughter Miriam, father Leo and partner Jan, and sister Diana – would like to thank the many people who provided immeasurable support and comfort during Sheila’s illness. We hope you can join us.