It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Joseph Kenneth Ellis of West Cape, Prince Edward Island, on Wednesday July 15th, 2026, at Prince County Hospital. Born May 24, 1947. Barry was the eldest son of Ada (nee MacIsaac) and the late Kenneth Ellis.

Barry farmed alongside his father and later ran a bed & breakfast out of his home in West Cape, welcoming guests for years. He lived right beside the family farm, in a house that he and his father built together.

Barry always looked forward to family get-togethers, and he loved a good meal shared with the people he cared about. He loved to travel, with trips to Israel, Greece, Cuba, Cape Canaveral and Florida among his favourites. Barry had a great love of space, and memories from those trips include watching shuttle and rocket launches, visiting the Kennedy Space Center, surfing, snorkelling and building the occasional sand sculpture with family.

At home, Barry was especially good with his nieces and nephews and was always ready with a project, a ride, or an adventure for them. He was well known for building stilts for them to play on, and had a passion for his sports car, often taking them for rides in his Camaro. He also had a keen interest in politics and enjoyed a good debate on theology as well. Barry will always be remembered for his love of family, his spontaneity, and the countless memories he leaves behind.

Besides his mother Ada, Barry is survived by his sister Nancy Fox (predeceased by her husband Don); his sister Paula Docksteader (Ron); and his brother Steven Ellis (Joan). He will also be dearly missed by his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews, who loved and cherished him.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
- Lamentations 3:22-23

Funeral service will be held at Ferguson Funeral Home & Chapel, O'Leary PE, on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 2:00pm. No visitation by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barry's memory can be sent directly to
Bethel United Church Cemetery
etransfer: [email protected]
6015 Rte 14, West Cape, PE, C0B 1V0
Contact: Claretta MacWilliams
or
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