Darcey James Barnstable
1964 – 2022

Darcey passed away with family by his side on Monday, July 4, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 58, after a courageous fight with cancer. Boy, did he fight. 

Darcey is known for his love of anything motor. That number 99 car was something to beat. Darcey knew how to not only fix everything but drive everything. He grew up watching his dad Jim “Barney” Barnstable race and he was right behind him; even beating him. Racing and motorsports were something that Darcey was able to share with everyone in his life. He raced beside some of the greats, beside his brother Glen and helped his nephews JJ, Connor and Cole with their toys. His Mother Cil right there in every crowd cheering him on. 

Not only did racing bring him joy but it also brought him to the love of his life, Lori Butts. They blended and created a family that Darcey held so close to his heart. Darcey took over the father role for Taylor, Tanner and Hope; not being a stepdad to them but a father. Darcey would tell you, the family he had was his backbone and his reason for living. In the year of 1999, that was Darcey’s year. 1999 not only was the year that Darcey won some of his greatest races and took home the points championship in that “Team 99” car but it was the year his pride and joy was born. Darcey and Lori welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Hunter James Henry Barnstable. Hunter was the highlight of Darcey’s life, his greatest win yet. Darcey was so proud of everything Hunter James has accomplished. He always told his friends and family what an amazing man that boy has turned into. We promised him that Hunter will continue to lead his legacy, maybe not out on the race track (JJ that’s your job) but in being the kind man Darcey always was. That stubborn man had a way of opening his heart to everyone around him and making an impact on every single person he met.

Darcey is survived by his pride and joy of a son Hunter James (Shannon) and grandson Braxton; his Daughter Hope (Dylan) Raftevold; Taylor Butts; Tanner Kubas; Lori Butts; his cherished Mother Cecilia (Brian) Mitchell; father Jim Barnstable; brother and best friend Glen Barnstable; stepbrothers, Dallas (Nicole), Roddy and Cory; nephews that he loved so much, Jarrett (Shelby), Connor (Maddy) and Cole (Madison) Barnstable and niece he cherished Cazlynn Barnstable and their mother Sandy as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The children of Darcey would like to thank Grandma Cil and Uncle Glen for being at our dad’s side during dad’s journey when we could not be. It brought us so much peace being so far away knowing that he was surrounded by love. We are so thankful. 

Darcey wanted his family to know during his last conversation with his daughter. Darcey knowing his daughter is a Hospice nurse, working in end of life; they touched on things he needed us to know. He knows he is in heaven; watching over us every day. He is no longer in pain, no longer suffering and even though he had so much hope for a long life; he wants his family to live a full life, the life he wanted. Drive that car fast, hug your loved ones tight and do not give up. But most importantly always remember, he is just a lap ahead. 

The Celebration of Life for Darcey was held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Rotary Park, Estevan, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. The private family interment took place immediately following the service at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (Designate Allan Blair), 200 – 4545 Parliament Ave., Regina, SK S4W 0G3 or online at cancerfoundationsask.ca or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Darcey’s family – Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.