Barry Steven Siskind

In addition to the in-person service at Steeles Memorial Chapel, the funeral will also be live-streamed. To view the service virtually, please go to https://smclive.ca/ on Friday September 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Barry Siskind died peacefully in his sleep the morning of September 3, 2026 at the age of 79. His greatest joy came from spending time with the people in his life who meant so much to him – particularly at his cottage in Muskoka. He had a curiosity about the world, an  extraordinary positivity, and a true passion for life. His generosity of spirit knew no bounds. And he was a world class hugger.

Born in London, Ontario in 1946 to Jack and Esther Siskind (Jacobs), he eventually settled in Toronto and built a successful career and a beautiful life. Barry was a creative entrepreneur, highly sought after speaker, author of many bestselling business books, a life-long artist, and, most recently, an award-winning screenwriter.

Barry was predeceased by his wife Barbara Siskind. His legacy lives on through his loved ones, his children Jillian Siskind (David Andrews) and Geoffrey Siskind (Suzanne Bradley Siskind), his three stepsons Mark Silverberg (Mindy Carter), Bob Silverberg (Carol Loffelmann) and Cory Silverberg (Zoe Wool), his sister Cheryl Solomon (Carl Solomon), and her kids Shawn Mintz (Ilmee Mintz) and Shaindy Alexander (Seth Alexander). His memory also lives on though his grandkids who he loved more than anything, William Moses Siskind, Charlie Siskind, Rachel Siskind Andrews, Katelin Siskind Andrews, Aidyn Silverberg-Ceresne, Zoë Silverberg-Ceresne, Daniel Silverberg, Tress Silverberg and Ivy Wool.

His family and friends across the globe, particularly Elaine Pantel, were incredibly important to him. His love for the people around him was truly endless and he will be missed by so many who weren’t quite ready to see him go.