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Amanda went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 20 years of age. Cherished daughter of Melissa Brady and the late Kevin Brady. Devoted granddaughter of Paul and Bonnie Mercer and John and Margaret MacLeod. Great granddaughter of Diane Mercer. Dear niece of Drew Mercer (Amy), Blair Mercer (Angela), Johnny Brady (Cathy), Steven Brady, Paula Mordue (John), Mike Brady (Jennifer), Betty Navarrete (Mario) along with a loving, large extended family and friends who adopted her as family.
Amanda was determined to live life to the fullest and was always up for an adventure despite her very serious heart condition since birth. She had a quiet strength. She never complained about her life situations, instead, focused her mind on activities that touched her heart and brought her and others joy. She loved children, dogs, zoos, Canada’s Wonderland, camping, travel, photography, stuffed animals, arcade games, all things Disney, surprizes, bright hair colour, balloons, swimming, Sick Kid’s Nurses & Child Life Specialists, musicals, Pokemon, turtles, Olaf, pandas, golf-cart rides, church nursery, Great Wolf Lodge, flip flops, heart shapes, princess tiaras, pedicures, fancy nails, Ripley’s Aquarium, Ethan, Abby, Zoe, Elizabeth, Gilmour Girls and mostly her Mom with whom she had a Lorelai/ Rory relationship. She had a gentle spirit and was a generous giver of one of the rarest gifts- her attention. If you had the honor of knowing her, you loved her.
The family would like to thank everyone involved in her care and treatment at Toronto Sick Kids and the Toronto General Hospital and are forever grateful to Ronald McDonald House in London and Toronto. As well as Starlight Foundations for their generosity. Also for God’s army of prayer warriors- Pastors and friends from all over the world who never stopped praying and supporting Amanda in her life journey.
A private interment will take place at the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to Sick Kids, Mission Eurasia Canada, or the charity of your choice.
Dear Melissa - so sorry to hear of the loss of Amanda. She will be greatly missed. Her leaving will leave a hole in your heart, time and the Holy Spirit will ease the pain. Knowing she is safe with our Lord and made whole gives us hope and comfort. May you sense the Lords presence every day as you go forward. Jesus will walk with you every step of the way. He is so loving and faithful.
We are truly sorry for your loss may the Lord comfort you all. We can rejoice with you that she surely is in the presence of our Heavenly Father. You are in our prayers God bless you during this time. Tony, Leanne and Shayne Mercieca ???
My heart and prayers go out to my sister Melissa. Who knew that she was the strong one of the three of us siblings. True character is revealed in times like these... and I have seen nothing but love and courage come from you life. You are a wonderful mom and fantastic aunt to my kids. I pray that Melissa and my parents will be lifted up and comforted at this time. I pray that God's presence and love will be so real and tangible that it will be better than the answers that you seek.
We were so heartbroken to hear of your great loss! May you all find peace and strength in the fact that she is with Her Lord and Saviour! She will be missed! With love, Dave and Angie Balfour.?
So sad to hear of your loss,l can see her now with the little ones in the nursery in heaven.l am praying for you all Joyce b.
Our deepest sympathy, our prayers are with you. Amanda is now perfectly whole, may those memories you cherish, and the blessed hope we have be your comfort and peace at this time. love in Christ Jesus.
Our deepest sympathies to you Melissa and the entire family. Thinking of you all. Steve and Kathy
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
I only got the privilege to meet Amanda once when she was a baby. Distance has seperated us but I have thought about you often. Times are going to be so hard right now, but Melissa I know you will find strength. You are strong! You are loved and you will get through this! I send you support and love! Xoxo
To the Mercer family, l was deeply sorrowful to hear of your granddaughters passing. Please accept my condolences. I am praying for your family for God to comfort and surround you with his loving arms. May our Lord grant you peace.
Dear Melissa , Paul ,Bonnie and whole Mercer family. We send our sincerest condolences. I really only knew Amanda when she was very young but I remember even then that she had a strong and yet gentle spirit. Bonnie, we always included wee Amanda and Melissa in our prayers in your back room. From what I’ve seen on photos and what I’ve read; Amanda was truly a blessed miracle from God. Melissa, I’m so sorry for your loss; may you find comfort knowing others are prayer for you to the God of all comfort. The Lord bless you, Hugh and Margy
On behalf of all of us at Rhema Australia ?? we send our love, share your sorrow and join you in your confidence that Amanda is now with the Lord. What a blessed hope we have when we pass over. Much love and God bless you all.
May God comfort you all in the days to come, I will continue to uphold you in prayer.Blenda
Veronica Coupland and family - April 14, 2020 We will always remember Amanda for her beautiful smile and her love for kids and her support to the nursery at church! She was just a unique individual in her own special way ! We'll forever miss her! Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all! May the Holy Spirit comfort you ❤?
Fondly remembering Amanda's time at Sickkids. What a privilege to have been your nurse over the years. I love that you have left your legacy in the posters still on display promoting the the practice of family involvement in bedside handover. You are forever a star! Rest in peace beautiful girl.
Amanda was such a wonderful girl that words cannot express the beauty, the light, the happiness, the joy and the delightfulness that she brought everywhere that she went. She glowed with the presence of the Lord and her love for life and people. Although she lived a short life, she lived it to the fullest and accomplished more than those who live a long life. Our love and prayers go out to you Melissa. You were the dearest mother who loved with all your heart and we know this will leave a big hole in your heart until you meet again. May God minister onto you in a supernatural way to enable you to move forward with love and joy knowing your precious Amanda is with the Lord awaiting your arrival when God prepares your reunion day. Melissa our love goes out to your family as well especially your mom and dad, Paul and Bonnie, and your brothers Blair and Andrew and their families. Our hearts go out to all of you with much love
Melissa, we send our condolences to you in the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. From the family of Nancy Foden.
Sending our deepest sympathy to you, Melissa, and to the whole Mercer family. We will always remember our family connection, the fun you kids had playing with our kids on Scott St. and at the beach in the summer. We hope that your memories of all the good times with Amanda will help to comfort you in this difficult time. May God be with you each and every day through your sorrow. Sincerely, Joan and Glenn Sutton
Amanda I only known you for a short time, but I can definitely say that Amanda was such a beautiful spirited Christian woman. Always So kind with her Warm spoken words, service and always shared her heart warming smile towards others. My Shared heart towards the family Of Christ is So saddened by this Unfortunate precious loss. ? My Heart, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very difficult Time. ?❤️ Amanda is in the beautiful precious hands of Jesus now, and is in complete wonder and awe of heaven dancing with the angels. ? Love you all so So much. Brother in Christ, Colin Chandler Fair. ?✝️??
Melissa, Bonnie, Paul and extended family. We were saddened to hear of Amanda’s passing. It was very evident around Church on the Hill what Amanda’s passion was. She definitely loved working with children and they seemed to adore her. We know that Amanda is absent from her body but she is now present with the Lord. No more suffering, pain or tears. This is a most difficult time for you but cherish her memories and look forward to the day we will all be reunited with our dear loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
I will always remember Amanda and her journey at Sickkids. It was a pleasure to have looked after her and meet you. She always had a wonderful smile and attitude and I will not forget her. Wishing you all the best.
Thinking of Amanda, and her wonderful family, and sending hugs your way. I will always remember Amanda with a bright smile on her face - and usually a streak of pink, purple or blue in her hair! It was an honour to know her oxo
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Amanda but are comforted in knowing she's now in heaven. Praying for your family during this difficult time. With love, Rick & Wendy.
Amanda will be missed by all but the good news is that she is now with our Lord and Savior - no longer needing to worry about health issues. Melissa - take courage in knowing Amanda is with Jesus and swimming with the turtles in Heaven.
Deepest condolences to the entire Mercer/Brady families. Amanda had such a gentle, lovely spirit. We are praying for peace that surpasses all understanding at this difficult time.
Continuing to pray for Holy Spirit comfort and peace during this very difficult time. What a beautiful tribute to Amanda!
Paul & Bonnie and the families Our Deepest Sympathies on the passing of your precious Grandaughter. We know she was loved so very much...as we saw on the photos, she lived her life to the fullest despite all her sickness.She was always smiling and a special young lady. She will surely be greatly missed. Caring thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May the happiness you all shared be warmly remembered and may those memories help to ease the pain of your loss. She is sheltered in the arms of her loving Lord.....love to you all...from your friends Ruby & Max from Newfoundland.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Even though I didn’t know Amanda my heart has been touched by all the beautiful words others have said about her. You are continually in my prayers ?
Melissa, I am sending my condolences to you and your family♥️ you are in my thoughts and prayers xo
My heart is so sad right now. My deepest condolences
Words really do fail me at a time like this but please know that our hearts have been so touched, just knowing what a ray of sunshine Amanda was to her Grandparents, Paul & Bonnie. May all of Amanda’s family lean hard on our risen Lord & look forward to a great reunion day ??
Our hearts are hurting - Amanda’s beautiful smile won’t be forgotten. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends.
Dear Melissa, Bonnie and Paul, and all the Mercer and Brady families, From everything I have seen posted about Amanda, both recently and throughout her lifetime, it is clear to me that she was an inspiration to all who met and got to know her. What I want you to know is that she was also an inspiration to those who have only heard about her but have never met her - people that were asked to pray, who followed her story, who saw the radiant pictures of your treasured girl. She lived life to the full, and she lived it for Jesus. I know you are rejoicing about that, even while grieving the immense loss. You all are, and will continue to be, in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa - we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Amanda. My family loved her and Kayla is having a difficult time. Amanda always promised she would do my hair in her neat pink color because she knew how much I liked pink but she always laughed when I would remind her I was too old! If you ever need anything connect me at the email address above - the same goes for Leigh Ann and her family. May God continue to bless you and know that Amanda had a wonderful life - you made sure of that. Amanda will always be the brightest star when you look up to heaven. She will want you to live your life to the fullest and would want you to be happy. Rest in Peace Amanda - fly high with the angels - you will always be missed.
My sincerest condolences. So saddened to her about Amanda's passing. She definitely had a gentle spirit and she would bring joy to all she met. I knew Amanda and her parents while at Ronald McDonald house with my daughter Jaclyn and Persephone and their Heart Warrior Gideon. She was a special young lady and I am sure that Gideon is with Amanda enjoying each other in heaven. Sending hugs and prayers.???????
What a lovely daughter Lived life with such awesome out look Amanda will be missed by Aunt Paula
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. The blessed hope f every believer. We will meet again.
What a beautiful picture and tribute! Our love and prayers are for you in the days ahead. May Gods peace and presence feel so close!!
My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time!! Amanda was so blessed to have you as her mother!! The way you always talked about her and your positive, most beautiful spirit and soul kept her so positive and optimistic!! I don’t think I ever saw a photo where the two of you were not smiling. You made every moment of her life a cherished moment. Sending you love and hugs at this time. My love to you as a mother and a friend.
What a beautiful write-up about a beautiful life! Amanda was an inspiration. She will be hugely missed at Church on the Hill particularly anywhere that children where involved! I'm so very sorry for your loss!
I’m so sorry for your loss Melissa ! That is definitely one of the hardest things to ever go through.