Obituary
Brenda Joyce Russell, age 69, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2013 peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Diabetes and related illnesses at the O'Neil Centre in Toronto, her home since 2010. She was born in St. Ann, Jamaica W.I. and was the youngest of 2 children. Brenda was preceded in death by both parents at an early age and more recently by her beloved aunt Doris Higgins. Brenda proudly served in the Health Care Industry for many years and developed strong friendships and respect among her colleagues. She was the loving mother of and to Gary, Shawn, Wayne, and Yvette, and a proud and devoted grandmother to Brandon, Breanne, Terri Ann, Kelvin, Stacey-Ann and Shamar. She loved her two Daughters in Law, Juliet (Wayne) and Mabel (Gary) and all other family members. Brenda will be missed forever and her legacy lives on in her descendants. She will forever be an inspiration of love, courage, and a strong spirit to her family and all those who had an opportunity to know her, and care for her. A Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held on Saturday December 14, 2013 from 11A.M. to 12 noon at the Cardinal Funeral Home (Bathurst Chapel) located at 366 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario. T 416-603-1444. Brenda loved flowers and the family will accept them in her honour, or if desired a donation to Brenda’s favourite charity, the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.Visitation
Date
December 14, 2013
December 14, 2013
Location
Time
11 - 11:30 a.m.
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Service
Date
December 14, 2013
December 14, 2013
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S6
Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S6
Time
11:30 a.m. Memorial Service
11:30 a.m. Memorial Service
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
December 14, 2013
To Shawn, Gary and family our thoughts are with you at this time. May the memories of your Dear Mother Brenda give you strength and be of comfort.
Sending condolences from your Aunt and Uncles Marcia, Trevor, Dennis and Kevin.
December 12, 2013
To Gary and Family:
My sincere condolence to you and your family.
May God be with you in your hour of need and may you find comfort in his words.
“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold”. Psalm 18:2
December 11, 2013
Dear Gary, Mabel, Brandon, Breanne and Kelvin,
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
