Doug Sullivan and family
We are so very sorry for your sudden and tragic loss,please accept our our sincere condolences. ️
Derrick Addis and family.
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CUSTEAU, Barbara
1960 - 2024
Barbara Custeau
1960-2024
We are saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Barbara Custeau at home on May 12, 2024, at the age of 63. Barb was the beloved wife of Douglas Sullivan and daughter of the late Edward Custeau and May Gagnon.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Lynzey (Sebastien) and Kody (Vicky and granddaughter to be) as well as her sister, Judith Custeau, and nephews Thomas (Karine) and Jason (Jenn and great-nieces and nephews).
Barb to most, Barbie to some, and mom to others, she was a pillar in the community, and she will be deeply missed by those that knew her and even those she knew in passing.
Visitation will take place on sunday May 19 at Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, from 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. The funeral will be on Monday May 20 at Hope Community Church at 10:00 am, followed by a light luncheon at The Hut, 300 St Francis St. The burial will be on Tuesday, May 21 at St. Michel Cemetery in Sherbrooke at 11:00 am.
The family would like to thank the emergency services who responded (police, firefighters, and ambulance) as well as the Hotel Dieu staff for the excellent care given.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support the LES Tutoring Program (by cheque sent to Lennoxville Elementary School with memo “In memory of Barb Custeau” at 1 rue Academy, Sherbrooke QC, J1M 2A6) or the Gaiters Football team online at https://www.ubishops.ca/alumni-relations-and-philanthropy-office/donate-now/ or by calling the University Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Office at 819-822-9660
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Doug, Lynzey, Kody and sister Judy
So very saddened and shocked to hear about Barb. She was a real kind, helpful, happy and friendly soul. The family and community has lost a true gem. Our sincerest sympathies.
The Family
So sorry to hear. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Barb. She will be sadly missed by all .
A true caring part of our community.
RIP Barb.
Doug
I have many fond memories of our days working at Dewhurst. My sincere condolences to you and your children.
Doug,Lynzey,Kody,Judy
We are so very sorry to hear of Barbs death. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Barb was such a wonderful person.
You all are in our prayers.
I will truly miss Barb, She was a great friend.
Condolences,
Debbie(Danforth) & Andre Daigneault
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The family
My deepest sympathies to you all for the passing of a wonderful woman. Cherish the memories ️
Doug Lynzey and Kody
Words can never express my feelings. We have another Angel but her absence from our lives will forever be felt. Love and strength to the whole family.
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Pauline Bampton
Our deepest sympathies to Douglas and family.
Aunt Dawn & Uncle George
Doug & family
Our deepest sympathies
Auny Dawn & Uncle George
Judy and Doug and all your families
My heartfelt sympathies and love go out to each and everyone of you at this time.
Love
Joanne Townshend
Doug, Judy & family
My deepest sympathies, Barb was a wonderful gal, she will be greatly missed by all.
Doug and family
I remember Barb so well from my time at the CIBC in Lennoxville - she was always such a happy person. May she rest in peace.
Doug
I have many found memories with Bard over the years at Bishop's. She will be greatly missed. Heart felt condolences to you Doug, and your children. Wishing you strength and courage through these hard times. Take good care.
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Doug and family
My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Doug and family
My most sincere sympathy for your loss. Barb was a lovely person and she will be so missed. Sending love and prayers.
Doug and the family
My sincere condolences to you all.I was privileged to have worked with Barb at L.E.S...She truly was a wonderful woman with a big heart..I will miss her wisdom and how much she cared.
She is another Angel waiting to tutor so many children.
God bless. ️
Doug, Lynzey, Kody, Judy and family
I am so sorry for your sudden loss Barb was a Wonderful Lady and her absence will be felt by all who knew and loved her. Thinking of you all ️
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Barb’s family
I worked with Barb at the Library all four years while I was a student. Barb was my mom away from home. I don’t know what I would have done without her. Sending love to the family and for be Bishop’s community for the huge loss.
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Doug , children, and family
Barb was always a very happy person . I was Lucky to get to know her when I worked years ago at Bishops. She was always a positive person and gave credit where credit was due.( I made the Best Milk shakes) My deepest condolences to all her family.
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To the family and friends
Our hearts are broken for all who knew and loved Barb.
RIP dearest Barb.
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Doug and family
Doug, to you and your family I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies
Doug and family
So sorry to hear about Barb. She was such a beautiful person. Thinking of u Doug
Doug, Lynzey, Kody and family
There are not enough words to express how much Barb will be missed and how sad we are to hear of her passing. May the memories we all have of her keep her close to us all. I can only hope she’s dancing to her dad’s music xo
Jeff and Donna (Bray) Sylvester
Doug and the family
Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Darryl and Darlene
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Doug, Lynzey, Kody and Judy
I wish to offer my deepest sympathies for your profound loss.
Lee Ann and John
Family and Friends
My sincere condolences for your loss. RIP Barb.
Judy
I am truly sorry for your lost. Take care.
Doug and family
My sympathies to you all
Barb will be deeply missed
The whole family
My deepest condolences to the family. She was an amazing person and will truly be missed by everyone she was crossed paths with.
R.I.P Bard
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Doug Judy and your families
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I have great memories of working with Barb. She was a caring and kind woman who will be missed by many.
Share the great memories together.
Penny Bailey
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Doug, Lynzey and Kody
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Doug & Family
We are so sorry and shocked at the Passing of Barb. She was a kind,
warm and loving person.
We enjoyed her company on our spaghetti night's, she could be quite humorous at times.
We wish you the courage and strength to overcome this sad event.
With all our Sympathy
Ron & Pierrette McCone
Doug and Family and Judy.
My Condolences to you Doug Barb was such a Nice person may she Rest in Peace.
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Doug and family
I was so saddened when I heard about Barb. She was a wonderful, happy, full of life person.
You are in my prayers Doug. May all your memories help you in this sad time. Heaven just got another angel. God bless.
Doug and family
We were so sorry to hear about Barb’s sudden death! I had worked with her for several years at LES and I so enjoyed her wonderful sense of humour and genuine care for all students and staff. How lucky for those of us who knew her! May her positivity continue to live on through all of us and her family! Sincerely, Jackie and Don Loughheed️
La famille
Elle nous manquera à tous
Bon voyage barb
Xxx
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Judy, Doug and family
Barb was a wonderfully witty and kind person, and a delightful colleague. I shall retain warm memories of her. To you all I extend my condolences.
Doug and family
Deepest condolences to Doug and the family. I worked with Barb at Dewurst years ago, always remember her as a great person!
Lynzey and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Lynzey, Kody and Judy
Our sincere sympathy in the sudden passing of Barb. I carpet bowled with her and she was always so cheerful. Our thoughts are with all of you.
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The family
Our deepest sympathies go out to Douglas, Lynzey, Kody, Vickey, and family. When I learned of Barb's passing, I felt like I had been sucker punched in the heart. Barb was a friend, but also one of my first students as a Drama teacher at Alexander Galt High School. She was a great lady and an effervescent presence in class and the theatre. In a sense, Barb was my first leading lady, playing Mrs.Stanley in a 1978 production of, "The Man Who Came to Dinner". Barb and a couple of her friends (Mhari and Siobhan) gifted Murray Head's, "Say It Ain't So" at the cast party. Barb loved the title song and so did I. I'm not yet ready, but one day I will dust off that album, and once again listen to, "Say It Ain't So". Alas, alongside happy memories, sadness will flood in...not unlike the masks that are the symbol of the theatre...and "a mirror held up to life". Rest in Peace, Barb.
The Custeau-Sullivan family
My sincere condolences to the family. Barb was an incredibly kind and thoughtful woman who was extremely supportive of me and my peers' learning endeavours when she assisted with classes in elementary school. Twenty years later when I went to Bishop's University, she still recognized me and remembered my name when I visited the library.
The world has lost a beautiful soul and I wish the family peace during this time of healing.
Doug and the family
Dear Doug, sending my deepest condolences to you and the family. Barb was amazing, so kind, funny and she had a wonderful personality. It was an honour to have known her. She embraced me as an international student working with her in the Bishop’s library and was so helpful and supportive in so many ways. She made my distance from home easier to handle. I am glad I saw her again last year and we were able to catch up after so many years away. I am saddened by this news and I pray for you and the family in the days ahead.
The Family
My sincere sympathies.
Barb’s smile and wit will always be fondly remembered.
Doug and Family
Our deepest sympathies will never be enough to take away your pain but know Barb will always be loved and missed. She was an incredible woman
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Doug and family
Sincere sympathies to all of you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The Family
Our sympathy to the family Our daughter worked with Barb and appreciated her very much Ken and Glenda Huff
Doug, Lynzey, Kody, and Judy
I can’t express how truly heartbroken I am for your family. Barb was such a remarkable woman she will be missed by so many. Hold each other close and keep her alive in your hearts.
Doug , Lynzey, Cody and family
Sending my deepest condolences to you all for the loss of Barb, Barbie & Barbie doll.
I was able to watch the lovely service and tribute to Barb on line from Tennessee.
Barb and I grew up together in the ville.
You talked about her love for Maine. We ventured down there as teenager’s - not sure how we convinced out parents , but it was the 70’s. Will at Kennebunk Beach Barb got caught in the rip tide… I ran out and coached her out of it and then pulled her to safety. Years later when I would come to town with my young son Hugh she would tell the story as if I was a super hero. She wanted Hugh to know the story. In turn it was her love for kids that made a lasting impression.
She was so very proud of you all. I am
Proud to have called Barb a friend️
Jill Badger - Caldwell
Paris, Tennessee
