Boris Barbir
We are saddened to report that Boris Barbir passed away on July 26, 2023.
Boris was born on 06th October 1956 in Zagreb, Croatia – the son of Milan Barbir and Ankica (nee Kurahic) – where he grew up with his brother, Zdravko [Steve] and sister, Zdenka. His family moved to Switzerland where Boris spent his formative years. Boris immigrated to Canada in 1977 to join Steve who was already living here. Following in the steps of his father and brother, Boris worked as a tool and die maker at Rotoflex until 1980. At that time Steve and Boris opened their own tool and die company Flexodie (which is today run by his nephew, Morris) and in 1984 started Roto Engraver in Acton until 2010. From 2010 to 2023 Boris operated his own business called Rollcut Inc. in Mississauga. Boris loved his work. It was his passion and he did not consider it work. In 2020 Boris joined efforts with Brad Cairns to produce facial masks during the Covid 19 pandemic. A proud Canadian, Boris deeply believed in his creed, “Be Canadian – Buy Canadian”.
Boris is survived by his three daughters – Maya (Nico), Darya, and Sonja, and his four step-sons, Francis, John (Nicole), Patrick, and Chris. Boris was grateful to have his cousins Mirjana (Damir) and Mike in his life. He will be reunited with his niece Dagmar (deceased 5th August 2019) and surely missed by nephews Morris (Emily) and Daniel.
In 2008 Boris met Monika Buckley who he called “the love of his life”. In November 2010 they moved to their beloved country home in Ballinafad (which they named On Golden Pond). Boris and Monika spent 13 happy years there where Boris loved sitting by the pond, dancing in the kitchen to Semino Rossi’s German love songs, and cutting the grass with his tractor. In January 2022 Monika and Boris moved to Beaverton.
Boris’ enjoyed travelling, nature, loyal customers, and being with his friends. He disliked cold weather, lazy people, and crazy drivers.
In August 2022 Boris and Monika lovingly welcomed baby Lochlan into their lives – the first Buckley grandson and the son of John and Nicole.
Boris quietly passed away on 26th July 2023 in hospital with Monika by his side.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Jones Funeral Home in Georgetown:
Visitation: 10:00AM to 11:00AM
Memorial service: 11:00AM
Reception to follow
Visit Boris’s tribute page to read the full obituary, gather event information and share a memory, or express your condolences.
Jones Funeral Home
11582 Trafalgar Road
Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 4Y5
The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend.
Rollcut In The News
May 12, 2020
The IFP.ca, Halton Hills online community newspaper, recently ran an article explaining how Rollcut is helping stop the spread of COVID-19 by manufacturing dies to produce face shields.
Read the article: Georgetown man’s company helping to supply face shields to front-line workers in Halton
Rollcut Inc. Will Remain Open During COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Dear Rollcut Customers and Website Visitors,
We hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during these uncertain times.
While the coming weeks and months may be unpredictable, please be assured that all of us at Rollcut Inc. are focused on continuing to provide products and services you rely on. We are pleased to be helping out during this crisis by manufacturing dies for urgent medical supplies.
We greatly appreciate the trust that you have placed in us to be your supplier of choice. To follow the rules of social-distancing and to minimize human contact to avoid spreading the Corona virus, we are putting personal pick-up and delivery on hold for now and utilizing courier services.
As always, our team is standing by to answer any of your questions and to support you and your businesses through these dynamic times.
Canadians are strong and we will get through these times together!
Best wishes and kind regards,
Boris, Monika & Staff
BE CANADIAN – BUY CANADIAN