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Peacefully, with her family by her side, Brenda passed away at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, on Saturday March 13, 2021 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Donald for 55 years. Loving mother of Donna Matsushita and Mary Ann Cobb (Michael). Proud grandmother of Kathryn, Daniel and Nathan. Dear sister of Nora Lea Benson (Richard), John Flegg (Lynda) and the late William Flegg. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital Myeloma Research Bloom Chair (https://myelomatoronto.ca/donations.html) or Northumberland Hills Hospital.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Princess Margaret Myeloma Research Fund
Please accept our late condolences! We just heard of Brenda’s passing. We watched the funeral service and loved the eulogy by your granddaughter. Lovely send off! Hugs Don!
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To Brenda's family. Brenda participated and looked forward to, lunch at the Best Western to celebrate the birthdays of all ladies in Northumberland County who were born in 1939. Although I did not know her well, her smile and appreciation of being invited to the party is what came to mind when I read that she had passed away. Condolences to the family. Alma Draper
Don, Donna, Mary Ann and family. I was so sad and heart broken to hear about Brenda. One of my moms dearest friends. Your family were such dear friends. Brenda was the warmest, sweet, kind, lovely lady and her smile was incredible! Please know are thoughts & prayers are with you. We think of you often. Take care. Hugs to all of you. .
Sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Our condolences to you and your family. She was a lovely, kind person. Always had a smile. Enjoyed our years of square dancing with you both.
Dear Don, Mary Ann and Donna, sending our sincerest condolences. We are so heartbroken that Brenda passed away. We couldn't see her very often because COVID-19. We know very well your family couldn't spend much time with her either. She always gave us a warm smile like a mom and a warm heart. We are so grateful to her. Our thoughts are with your family. Don, please take good care of yourself and stay healthy. We are always here for you. Sending big hugs and love.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Don, Mary Ann, Donna and extended family, we are very sorry to hear we have lost Brenda. I enjoy your visits when you share memories of the decades long prosperous marriage that followed your short courtship with Brenda, after meeting at GM's North Main Office in Oshawa, Don! Looking forward to seeing you and sharing more, soonest possible. You have been a tireless advocate and caregiver during difficult times.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Princess Margaret Myeloma Research Fund
Dear Uncle Don, Donna, and Mary Ann, Sending love and light to you all today and in the days to come. What a blessing to be able to join together virtually today to celebrate and honor Auntie Bren. Hugs and love to you all, Kathleen, Brent, Sam, Sonora, and Zoe
Sending all our love across the mountains.
To Uncle Don, Donna, and Mary Ann, Wishing that we could all be together during this sad time. We will be with you in spirit at today’s service to celebrate the life of dear Auntie Brenda, and to remember her kindness, her courage, and her beautiful smile. With love from John, Kelly, and Grant
Don, I am sorry that this is so late. I have had computer problems. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. After you left Oshawa, we certainly lost contact. We hope that this Covid thing is not affecting you too much more. Lets get together when things open up. Our thought are with you always. Carol & Dick
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Hi Don: I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy. Keep safe. Don and ThelmaKay
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Don and family: We are deeply saddened by the news of Brenda's passing. Our sincere condolences and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick & Karen
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Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
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Brenda was a true friend who will be dearly missed. Don & Brenda both took us under their wings at square dancing and also got us into square dance camping. May she rest in peace.
Mary Ann and family, My mom let us know about the passing of your mom when she saw the notice in the local newspaper. Your mom and dad were always were so welcoming to me at your home when we were growing up. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and want you and Donna to know we are thinking of you. Lori and Chris Gertzos (formerly Lori Lymer)
Don Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of Brenda. I always enjoyed playing bridge against her several years ago and I know Bob always spoke well of working with you. Brenda was a very caring person .
Don and family, we are sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. May you hold on to the treasured memories. Please let us know if you need anything.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
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We were very saddened to learn of the passing of Brenda. We spent many year as next door neighbours and shared lots of good times and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Don, Mary Ann, Donna and their families. Joan Elliott, Bob and family.
Don, saw the notice in yesterday's paper and want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. Take care my friend Gord.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
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Don, was sad to learn of Brenda's passing. Never saw anyone remain so cheerful despite her long ordeal. She was a true delight to know. P.S. the amount of snow in Bancroft is outrageous.
I’ll forever have fond memories of her Christmas oyster soup and those baked apples that she got from that tiny orchard by the lake. She was always welcoming to me, and for that I remain grateful. I’m sorry for her loss, but trust that she left many fond and comforting memories for all those she loved.
My sister Shirley McPhee and myself send our deepest sympathy to you Don and your family on your loss of dear Brenda. We will always have many fond memories of times together when our parents were together with Brenda's. I speak for both of us as Shirley is not able to communicate with email, and hope all of you will know how she will be missed by all her friends. In sympathy, Joyce and Shirley
Dear Don, We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brenda. We were truly blessed in having to get to know you both through our Multible Myeloma Support Group. You both opened your home to all of us on a bright summer's day and we had a lovely BBQ. All our members got to know each other, share stories and have lots of laughs which brought comfort to us all and for that we are forever grateful. We will always remember the kindness you and Brenda showed to all of us on that lovely day. We are so glad to hear that you are recovering from the stroke you suffered from last Sunday. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Barb and Gerry
Dear Don and family...we were so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. We will surely miss her participation in our multiple myeloma support group as her cheerful and positive attitude was an encouragement to us all.
Dear Don, Donna and Mary Ann, We were all very saddened to hear off your wifes'/mothers' passing. We hope that your many shared memories will help you get through this very difficult time. Sincerest Condolences, Peter, Mark, Cristol and Debbie The We-Fix-U Chiropody Team
Sincere condolences to Don, Donna, Maryann and family. I will miss my friend Brenda very much. We had some wonderful times together.
Don and Donna, I am sure there is square dancing in heaven! Brenda was an inspiration to us in the multiple myeloma support group. Don, we pray for your speedy recovery from your stroke, and our hearts go out to you. Personally I will miss the bright light of those contacts with Brenda in our brief friendship.
Don and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your children. Dale Randall
Our sincere condolences Don to you and your family. We enjoyed the many activities that she was a part of. She was a lovely lady and will certainly be missed. Eric and Jo Carleton
Dear Don, Donna, Mary Ann and families, We are sorry for your loss. You were lovely neighbours on Prestwick. Our fond memories of Brenda include her grace, her beautiful smile and her legacy of kindness. Our thoughts are with you, Faye and Cam
My condolences Don to you and your family. Brenda's smile will always be remembered by those who new her in all the activities you both participated in. Square Dancing, Lawn Bowls, Short Mat, just to name a few.
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. I will miss a great member of the Fitzhugh Shores community. Without Brenda and Don our neighbourhood Hallowe’en escapes would not have started.
I have many fond memories of Brenda as my back door neighbour in Oshawa and of various connections through the years. She certainly handled her illness with courage and grace. May God grant you peace and comfort at this time.
Don and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Dear Don and Family. Sorry to hear of Brenda's passing, many fond memories, You are in my prayers.
Sincere condolences to Don and your family.
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Sincere condolences Don ! Russ & Donna
Condolences to Don and family. Brenda was a good friend and will be missed.
Dear Don and family, We remember the happy years of square dancing with Brenda. Through out her illness she remained brave and cheerful ,setting an example for all of us. Love and sympathy. Don and Eleanor..
Dear Don, Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Brenda. She was a determined, classy lady who I was fortunate to know. Blessings to you and your family
Hi Don So sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She was a lovely kind lady.
Bruce, sorry to hear of Brenda. I certainly loved our visits at the bank. All the best to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your family's loss Donna. Hopefully the fact that her family was with her helps in some small way ease your grief. My sincere sympathy to you, your dad, Kathryn and Danny. Take care.
Anne and I are saddened by Brendas passing. She had a long and gallant effort to fight her illness. Our thoughts are with you Don and your family at this difficult time
Don and family, we are saddened to hear that Brenda has passed. Rest assured that God wanted her to begin her next journey in the great peace and comfort that she so deserved. What an awesome person, we were so honoured and privileged to have been a part of her life. We had great pleasure in .sharing our time while at the RV Park and other times that we met for dinners or cards, she was very unsparing in the sports world. She will be remembered always for the good times. You Don and family will be in our prayers. We will be planning to meet with you sometime in the near future. RIP Brenda.
I am so very sorry to hear this... thinking of you all! I was so privileged to get to know Brenda and spend time with her and some of the family during her stay at GPL.Sending prayers and strength for the days to come.
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing Don. She was a lovely lady who suffered for many years but managed to keep smiling. I have fond memories from her square dancing years.
Don: We were deeply saddened to hear of Brenda's passing I'll call you later when things settle down a bit