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Bonnie Bremner posted a condolence
Monday, November 7, 2011
What Will We Remember?
When time passes by and our tears are all dry,
what memories will stay dear of a mother not here?
Above all we'll remember abundant love and always feel it from above.
A mother, grandmother, great grandmother too,
she gave her love equally as always she would do.
She taught us to be humble, to be kind and to care,
with unconditional love in all that we dared
She set an example to this very day,
to always give back in so many ways.
We'll remember family dinners - always room for one more,
and a welcoming smile for who walked through the door.
She loved special occasions and honoured them all,
decorating, windows, floats, gardens and having a ball.
Whether the Blue Jays, the Leafs or just even her clothes,
so often blue was the colour she chose.
This memory of blue will always remain as we take our walk down memory lane.
We'll remember her spirit, fun-loving, carefree.
the twinkle in her eye was so easy to see.
Although she has left and is no longer near,
these shared memories we will always hold dear.
As we struggle to accept that she had to depart,
we know with Dad and Scott, she's forever in our hearts.
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Doug Bremner posted a condolence
Monday, November 7, 2011
"There is no greater gift than a life well lived and well loved"
Grandma lived her life to the fullest and gave so much love to everyone around her and received so much love in return.
She was caring, loving, supportive and generous, really the best grandma you could ask for. She was someone who made each of us feel special. Never judging but always understanding.
We remember
her house as the great gathering place for the cousins, the dress-up tickle trunk, & grandma patiently helping us with puzzles
Her homemade applesauce and cinnamon sugar toast.
Orange juice & ginger ale
Staying over Saturday night and being woken up early Sunday morning to attend church with her
Going on walks through the bush with Grandma leading us singing " Going on a lion hunt.
The toy drawer in the kitchen in the old house
Making leaf forts or turning most of the main floor of the old house into a giant blanket fort, which stayed up for days.
Showing us how to make dolls out of the hollyhocks.
Watching Blue Jays games with Gramma in the living room and working on crosswords with her
She was a light to everyone around her especially her grand kids. She always welcomed us (no matter how many of us where there) and always encouraged playtime (no matter how boisterous it got) and she loved seeing our creativity and imaginations at work.
Whether that meant building giant forts in her front rooms, putting on every last outfit in the costume chest and raiding her makeup cabinet, chasing the barn cats or playing soccer in the backyard.
Mornings spent at the cottage enjoying the sunshine, while drinking sunshine.
There simply was no other place like grandmas house. That was a true testament to her character; she welcomed everyone and loved surrounding herself with her friends and family.
As grandchildren it was inspiring to see how active she was whether it be lawn bowling, gardening, canoeing, and even swimming up at wendake beach just a few months ago. She did love the water! - something I think that has been handed down to a lot of us.
I hope to live as full of a life as grandma. She showed us that family is a very important part of life. Always provided the best spot for Thanksgiving dinner for our whole family to gather (quite the feat) and any extra friends or extended family who wanted to join. Everyone was always welcome.
I just want to say Thank You grandma from all of your grandchildren, we will miss you.
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Doug & Murray Bremner posted a condolence
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Good Morning.... Thank you for sharing this day with us. I'm Doug Bremner and ... yes I am the oldest.... and Barb you owe me a dollar. George Bernard Shaw once wrote "Man does not cease to play because he grows old. Man grows old because he ceases to play" Notice this was written by a Shaw. Actually, I think Mom said it first because Mom was 82 years young and still having fun. She made the most of every day with her family and friends and made life interesting and fun for all of us! I think Mom would tell you that she enjoyed her life and had mostly good days ... if you don't count the days her Blue Jays lost a game. Her outlook on life came naturally because she is from that wonderful Shaw family in Morris Twp. Born in 1929, Frances Mary Shaw, to Frank and Elsie Shaw, she grew up on the family farm with her twin sister, Nora and their older brother Charlie. Now, Uncle Charlie doesn't mind a good joke or prank and Aunt Nora and Mom would never quit until they got even so those must have been interesting years. Rumour has it that while growing up the twins tormented their older brother, Charlie and I see no reason to doubt that. But there is also a rumour that young Charlie once tried to sell his two younger sisters. .... Something I should have thought of. I am pretty sure that they got over it because they have never been more than a 15 minutes apart from each other their entire lives and our families have grown up very close. We will always remember those great Christmas's at Gramma Shaw's with Uncle Charlie's family and Aunt Nora's. The adults at the dining room table and the kids left to fend for themselves at the kitchen table. I remember it as organized chaos and laughter. Christmas at Mom's was much the same. With ten kids and their families coming for Christmas dinner the girls would be counting the place settings, then counting again, making updates and they would still get it wrong. Since we usually expected 30 to 40 it's understandable. And if you brought a friend at the last minute it didn't matter. Mom would welcome them in with a laugh and a hug and find them a place to sit. You just hoped it wasn't your seat. Mom liked to celebrate all the holidays not just Christmas and Thanksgiving but Robbie Burns Day, St. Patrick's Day, Oktoberfest and Halloween, one of her favourites. When it came to Trick or Treat, Mom often preferred a Trick. I remember one morning after Halloween night when she found a live chicken in her dryer. She just laughed because she knew someone was just getting even for some prank she had pulled. You can't remember Mom without mentioning baseball. It started with her Mom playing baseball while wearing the long skirts of the day. Then Mom playing baseball herself. I remember many times sitting in the Brussels bleachers with Gramma Shaw watching Mom and Aunt Nora playing for the Brussels Ladies Baseball team. Later in life, married with a large family started, Mom would often put aside the house hold chores to organize a pickup game on the front lawn with us kids and our friends. And it didn't matter that it was a friendly pick up game, you still only got three strikes. Mom and Dad enjoyed a large circle of wonderful friends and come Saturday night they usually had plans to attend a community dance together or just visit ... maybe with the Smiths or Lakes or Knights where a card game of Euchre or King Pedro might break out. Then there is their infamous road trips. With Dad and Uncle Doc in the front, one of them driving and the twins in the back , laughing and carrying on like two teenagers on a date. They had no qualms about dropping in on you unannounced. A quick visit, a lot of laughs and they would be off to their next destination. They did have one bad trait. They hardly ever let us know when or where they were going. True story ....When they moved from the farm to Brussels at least three of us didn't know. Poor Rob showed up for a visit and found the farm house deserted. He had to go to the neighbours, Tim Dilworth and ask if he knew where Mom and Dad had moved to. And now Murray has a few memories he would like to share .. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life on the farm was amazing for us kids with new adventure around every corner. Mom and Dad were great providers even though money was tight, milking Jerseys and raising pigs. I can never remember going without. Once in awhile if we ran out of bread for lunch sandwiches, Mom would bring us all hot lunch right to school—SS #10 Grey Twp. Mom hated to miss a good party, and when we were old enough to have our own parties, they would get pretty large. When Mom and Dad came home from their night out, instead shutting it down, they would join in! Our friends couldn't believe it. My younger siblings tell me, there was a party incident, where some ceiling tiles were damaged, but quickly repainted before Mom and Dad returned a week later from vacation. Two steps into the kitchen and Mom says "What happened to the ceiling After a vague, unbelievable but true explanation about a giant moth, Mom let it go and never mentioned it again. If life raising ten children wasn't challenging enough, Mom had several fires to test her perseverance! Once, she was driving home one day from Brussels, and the Ethel fire truck passed them, and Mom exclaimed, "They better not be going to our house!" But they were!! A spark from the wood furnace had ignited the old cedar shakes. A few of us boys and Dad got up on the roof and slowed the spread, beating it with some wet blankets. Just as it looked like we were losing the battle the firemen arrived and got a water hose up to us just in time to stop it from spreading past the attic. In just a few days with the help of friends and neighbours the house was repaired and back in order. Another time, that we can laugh about now; one of my brothers was fixing his motorcycle in the cellar when things got out of control. He came running up the stairs exclaiming, "Don't go down there!" Mom must have had the fire department number memorized by then, The firemen were there in no time and the first thing, was to break the cellar window. On the first swing, the axe bounced back! The astonished fireman didn't realize that Dad had replaced the glass with an old car window. A few more attempts to break the safety glass and soon the fire was out. Shawn was quite put out that he had to vacate the house and miss Sesame Street. When Mom and Dad moved to Brussels about half of us were making our own lives elsewhere, but were always welcomed back. They were happily surprised when we would all return for any family occasion. One 15 year ritual that included, mosquitoes, marathon canoeing, cold wet weather, Ranger Rick noise warnings and the occasional beautiful day with a guided Trillium walk by Mom was May 24, at the Soggy Saugeen. As long as we were all together we knew we would have fun. As our family grew Mom found time and had a way to make each grandchild feel loved and important. These young people, and the great grandchildren brought a very special joy to Mom and she was always eager to hear their news. Mom was a great believer in supporting local business and her community. Many of you would have known her from her involvement with the Fair, the Church, curling, lawn bowling, 4H, Women's Institute, hockey, baseball and those wonderful parade floats. We were all so proud when she and Nora were honoured as Citizens of the Year for their lifelong contribution to Brussels. We have received many wonderful notes of condolences this past week from friends and family. They all remember Mom as a warm, outgoing person, full of fun and laughter who will be missed by her friends, family and community. And we will miss her but Mom would be first to say "that's okay. Now don't forget to have a little fun with your family and friends. .. and yes Doug is the oldest
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Don and Cathy Pearson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Mother. Her love of life, family and community was inspiring and will live on in your memories of her. Our thoughts are with you on this difficult day.
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Carolyn and Tom Ellis posted a condolence
Saturday, November 5, 2011
We are saddened by the loss of your mom. Fran was a wonderful woman who welcomed everyone. She had a full life and will be missed by her family and friends. It has been an honor to have known her. Our deepest condolences to her family.
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Jeff and Sally Cosens posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
Doug and Marcy, Please accept our deepest condolences. You are both in our thoughts.
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Jenn Sutherland (Wegg) posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
My condolences to all my Bremner cousins on the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of visits to the farm and Brussels as a child - your mom was a nice lady who always made our family feel welcome. Take care of yourselves and each other.
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Lynn posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Dear Doug & Marcy and family: My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. Such a wonderful, lively lady will be missed by so many family members and friends. Blessings, Lynn
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Baurer posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
You have our condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. She will be missed in town. All the groups that she helped out with volunteering her time. I loved working with her on the Fair Board and we also curled with Fran for many years. She was involved with so many thing going on in town. The flower bed down at the river was always so beautiful. Over the years we spent a lot of time with your Mom & Dad and worked with your Dad at Campbell's for years. Brussels will never be the same. Donna and Mervyn and family Kim, Kerry & Kelly Ps please send my condolences to the rest of the family as I don't have their Emails.
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Murray & Marlene Fischer & Family posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
May your wonderful memories of your Mom & Grandmother help you through this difficult time. Fran will be missed by everyone who knew her. Always had a pleasant smile, & always full of fun. Thinking of you
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John Lowe posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
I wish to extend my condolences to the Bremner and Shaw families on the loss of Fran. Brussels has certainly lost an avid community supporter and genuine lady. She could always be found with a pleasant disposition. My thoughts are with you in the days ahead.
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Heather Warren (Bremner) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Barry and Ruth would like to pass on their condolences to all of Fran's family at this sad time. As my brother Drew says, we spent many great holidays at the farm and Fran was the most generous, fun auntie anyone could wish for. Her energy seemed limitless and I can't remember her without a smile on her face. Her memory lives on among us all.
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James Drew Bremner posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Aunt Fran I will miss you. I will always remember the visits as kids and certainly the trip through Ontario with Eunice. We had great times and you and Bill were and are the best! Thank you for being such great family. You will always be remembered. Drew, Eunice, Franklin, James, Jeremy and Barry. The Darkside!!!!
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Ron & Shirley Higgins posted a condolence
Monday, October 31, 2011
To The Bremner Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family on the passing of your Mom. Fran was a great lady and she often spent time with my Mom, Jean McNeil. Sincere sympathy to all the Bremner family and to Nora & Charlie & families. Ron & Shirley Higgins Stratford
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Diane Greenhalgh-Vosding and Art Vosding posted a condolence
Monday, October 31, 2011
Dear Bonnie, Murray and Pat and all the Bremner Family We are so sorry not to be able to attend the services this week, but I will light a candle on our journey in memory of your dear mum. Our hearts go out to you all! My memories of Fran are all filled with fun, laughter, singing and lots of love! The baseball world will be a little less vibrant but I'm sure that there'll be celebrations ringing in heaven when the Blue Jays win the World Series next year! All our love! Diane and Art
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Cehryl McCutcheon Wilson posted a condolence
Monday, October 31, 2011
It is a sad time for your family and the town of Brussels. Fran and Nora were an example of what small town life is about. Values of friends and family were first and foremost with of course a little fun thrown in. I will miss seeing her on my annual visits home as Bonnie was sure to be there with Fran to remind me that even though I left many years ago I still have friends like the Bremners. My sympathies to all!
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Carlo Crozzoli posted a condolence
Monday, October 31, 2011
Shawn, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carlo
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Brian and Joanne Cotter posted a condolence
Monday, October 31, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I know that she will always be in your hearts and in your thoughts.
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Bruce McIntosh, London posted a condolence
Sunday, October 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of the Bremner family. Your mother was always such a fun loving person and always kept one step ahead of everyone else. I'm sure there are very few practical jokes that Fran did not think of, or be a part of. I know that all of Fran's family and friends will be able to think of at least one of her little pranks that they saw over the years. May these special memories give you a few smiles during this sad time.
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Tracey Swart posted a condolence
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Shawn and Christi, Sorry for you loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady and her warm smile will be missed greatly. Tracey and Mark Swart
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Dave Huether posted a condolence
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Our deepest condolences are extended to the Bremner extended family on the passing of your beloved Fran. Fran always greeted everyone in a happy, warm and cheerful manner. Her welcoming smile could light up the room. I will always remember the wonderful social dance-evening gatherings while growing up in Brussels. Fran was an integral part of those memorable events. She will forever be remembered. Dave, Angela, Jeff and Kevin Huether , Brampton,ON
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Janet Douglas posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Janet Douglas made a donation to Brussels United Church
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Krystal Darling posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Krystal Darling made a donation to Brussels United Church
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Carl & Sharon Clayton posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Carl & Sharon Clayton made a donation to Brussels United Church
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Carl & Sharon Clayton posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Carl & Sharon Clayton made a donation to Brussels United Church
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Sara Guild posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sara Guild made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
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Heather Caron and Barrie Conrod posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Heather Caron and Barrie Conrod made a donation to Brussels United Church
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Carolyn and Tom Ellis posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Carolyn and Tom Ellis made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
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Brian and Sheila Prescott posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Brian and Sheila Prescott made a donation to Brussels United Church
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Ali Morrison posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Ali Morrison made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
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Murray & Marlene Fischer posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Murray & Marlene Fischer made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
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Lori Wickham posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Lori Wickham made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
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Cindy Wass posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Cindy Wass made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. Sincerely, Cindy Wass
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John McClure & Janet Buuck posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
John McClure & Janet Buuck made a donation to Brussels United Church
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family
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The Staff at Advanced Dairy Systems Ltd. posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Staff at Advanced Dairy Systems Ltd. made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
We are very sorry to hear about your loss.
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Bruce & Jean Knight posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Bruce & Jean Knight made a donation to Brussels Library Renovation Fund
We are very sorry for your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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