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McKinnon; Brenda Doreen

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McKINNON – Brenda D., 61, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in VG Site, QEII, Halifax, NS.
Born in Liverpool, Brenda was a daughter of Hazel (Allison) Fisher of Port Mouton and the late Earl Fisher.
Brenda will be fondly and lovingly remembered as a kind, strong, caring and selfless person who would do pretty much anything for anyone in need. She loved her family but especially her children and grandchildren. She also loved the ocean, walking on the beach, the occasional glass of wine but, most importantly, appreciated the little things that life offered. She was known by her family as the “most employable person” they knew, who enjoyed shopping, but rarely bought much.
She is survived by her husband Brian; her daughter Mandy (Fred) Holborn of Brooklyn; her son Chad Schrader of Chester; her grandchildren Taylor, Paige and Cameron Schrader; Hunter and Neely Holborn. Her sister Karen (Lance) Roy of Liverpool; her brothers Brian (Leanora), Robin (Rosalin), Earl (Melanie), Martin (Shelley), Donaldson (Felicia), all of Port Mouton and Edward (Evelyn) of Milton.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral home, Liverpool where a celebration of Brenda’s life will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service and will be held in the West Queens Recreational Centre. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Queens County S.P.C.A. or to S.H.A.I.D. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Helen & David Fox

    So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing, she was a very nice person. Please except our condolences.

  3. Dennis & Sherri Harrington

    To The Family,
    Dennis and I are sending our most sincere condolences to all of you on your very sad loss.Brenda was a very sweet lady and will be missed …Take care .

  4. Tonya Weagle and family

    Loss for words thinking of everyone at this rough time brenda was a wonderful lady always smiling

  5. Janette Wamboldt

    Brian,Mandy,Chad and Family,
    Hazel,Karen,Robin and Family,
    I am so sorry.She fought hard,God bless her❤️
    I knew her for more than 30 years and I liked her from day one and I loved her,always.She was the most awesome sister in law in the whole world,the most generous,caring,and would do anything to help anyone.She was one of the best women I have ever met and I will miss bumping into her.You know she has the biggest wings.I will never forget her.We had many good memories and we helped each other through a few hardships but so many good times.I will remember the big Christmas dinners,we shared many.RIP Brenda You beautiful soul❤️

  6. Tish Fisher

    To Brenda ‘s Family , so saddened and surprised by Brenda’s passing. She sure was a sweet Lady , I’m sure her Family will miss her greatly. Thinking of you of you all at this sad time , Sincerely , Tish Fisher

  7. Jackie and Ricky mansfield

    To the family of the late Brenda McKinnon we are so sorry to hear of her passing may God bless you all in this difficult time

  8. Kelly Lawson

    Mandy and Family,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.

  9. Muriel and Raymond Whynot

    So sorry to hear of Brend,s passing She was a beautiful and lovely person .I worked with her many years ago at Bluewave seafoods She will be missed by all who knew her

  11. Susan Roy

    To All of Brenda’s Family
    It’s with a very heavy heart I write this. We are so very sorry for your loss.Brenda was a wonderful person…always so happy and such a kind …loving lady. Anytime I had chance to have a little chat with her, she would absolutely light up when she talked about her grandkids….you could just see how very much she loved them. Treasure all of your wonderful memories…..and lean on each other in the difficult days and weeks ahead.
    Our deepest Sympathy and much love,
    Susan & Kenny

  12. Bonnie Wambolt

    So sorry to hear this news. She is a wonderful lady. Heaven is lucky to have her. All my thoughts and prayers to the family.

  13. Bruce Theriau

    To All The Families

    Was so shocked to read this, Brenda was such a sweet and loving person and would do anything for anyone. We had many talks through the years as we were growing up and even in the later years.. She was so full of life. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

  14. Jane Croft

    I worked with Brenda for some time. She was a wonderful and beautiful person. God has an angel. May she rest in peace

  16. Sherri Pineo

    My heart is broken that Brenda has gotten her wings. I moved to Liverpool in my 20’s and met Brenda’s daughter Mandy, who quickly became like a sister to me. Being away from family is hard but Brenda ‘adopted’ me like I was one of her own. She would express her concerns or dole out ‘moterly advice’ whenever she was around. She was a genuine soul and one that made the world a better place. She was so proud of her kids and their partners. She beamed when she talked about her grand babies. Mandy, Fred, Hunter , Neely, Chad, Taylor, Cameron, Paige and especially Brian her loving husband, My heart goes out to you all at this time.

  17. Curtis & Nancy Daury

    We were very surprised and saddened to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was always a very quiet and kind person. Her grandchildren will miss her, but we hope they will have good memories of her. As we hope you all will keep good memories of you growing up in South West, it was a great place to be a child.

    Curtis & Nancy

  18. Cathy Wentzell

    Brian, Mandy, and Family
    So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
    Cathy & Rollie

  19. Belinda Doyle

    Words cannot express how profoundly sad I am to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. I was fortunate enough to see her on the ballfield cheering her grandson on last year. It was the first time that I had seen her in many years. She was exactly the same kind and caring person that I knew so long ago. My sincere condolences to the entire family. I cannot imagine your sorrow at this time. Thinking of you all.

    Belinda (Jippes) Doyle

  20. Noweta Nickerson

    I am at lost for words .,Brenda was the sweetest gal .I can’t believe it , she was easy going, always up for a giggle or two, great conversations ,and an awesome co-worker when I worked with her.
    She loved her family so much especially her sweet grandchildren and very proud of them
    I will certainly miss seeing her , just so heart breaking ,
    sending my love and hugs to all the family

  22. Linda Moulton

    My thoughts and prayers are with Brenda’s family !! This is the saddest news I have had in a very long time !!!

  23. Jordan and Bella(Annie) Oickle

    To all of Brenda’s Family
    So sorry to here of Brenda’s passing ,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .R.I.P.BRENDA

  24. Kim Rogers

    Mandy & family,
    Sorry to hear of your mom passing. My deepest sympathy to you all.

  26. Tracy Baker

    Brian, Mandy and Chad and families I am so sorry for the loss of Brenda. She was a wonderful woman that always greeted you with a big smile and hug. Sending you hugs, love and prayers

  27. Debbie & John Herman

    Mandy & Family:

    It is with a heavy heart we send you Sincere Condolences for the loss of your mom, Brenda. We just got to know one another and now she is gone. So hard to believe. Heaven has gained another very sweet young angel. RIP Brenda.

    Debbie & John Herman

  28. Sue Sheppard-Jackman

    To Mandy, Chad, and family:

    So very sorry to hear about your mom. She was so kind and I always admired her love for her family, especially her grandchildren. She always had a smile and an encouraging word. I will certainly miss her! She was very special lady. Thinking of you all.

    Sue, Quentin, Ben, and Samuel

  29. Karen Hathaway

    I was so sorry to hear this news ,My condolence to the family , She will be missed so much .

  30. Anne Hupman

    To Brenda’s Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Brenda always had a smile on her face and was so friendly. Cherish your memories.
    Anne Hupman

  31. LaDonna

    My heartfelt condolences to all of the family. Brenda was a beautiful, caring lady. We shared many chats over the years and was a very special part of my and my kids lives. I have always told Ash to be proud because she looks so much like her Aunt Brenda. Her and Brandon shared many days together while Ashley was in and out of the IWK. I will be forever indebted to her for the love she showed us all rest easy Beautiful Lady

  32. Mary and Roland Evans

    To the Family ! So sorry for your loss Brenda was a wonderful careing person ! She will sadly be missed by many ! R.I.P my dear friend ! ❤️

  33. RIKA Bolivar

    So sorry for your loss. So many memories of us when we were younger. She will be missed by many

  34. Trudy, Matthew, Kylie and Wyatt

    Our hearts go out the family at this very difficult time. Hold on your memories near.

  35. Walter and Sherri Miller

    To all of Brenda’s family
    Our condolences go out to you all at this very difficult time,as well as our thoughts and prayers.

  36. Gordon & Brenda Bowers

    So sorry to hear about Brenda passing. We were truly saddened and shocked, we will all miss her smile and kind words. All the best to her family.

  37. Donna & Rick Bollivar

    Karen & Family …So sorry for your loss …sometimes life just doesn.t seem fair….says God doesn’t give us more than we can handle….well we are proof of that …let the love of your family and friends get you thru these next few days….thinking of you all ….

  40. Virginia Whynot

    To all of Brenda’s family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you

  41. Rob and Rhonda Dunn

    We were so sorry to hear about Brenda. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

  42. Ron & Barb Campbell

    To Brenda’s Family,
    We are saddened to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace.

  43. Murray and Donna

    What a sad thing to hear.May you find the strength to carry on in the trying day’s ahead.

  44. Murray and Donna Rolfe

    To Brian and Families.Very sad to hear.Hold on to the Memories and Love in your Hearts to help ease the pain.

  45. Linda Thorbourne

    To Brenda’s Family,
    Very saddened to learn of Brenda’s passing. She was such a sweet and pleasant person and always had a warm smile.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family

  46. Brandon

    I’m very sorry for your loss. I know personally how difficult the loss of a loved one can be. Please take comfort in knowing that God views death as an enemy and will act to end it forever (1 Cor 15:26). God’s Word also promises a time in the future where we can all have a hope of seeing our dead loved ones again (John 5:28,29). Take care.

  47. Marilyn Malone

    To Brenda’s Family,
    So sorry for your loss. Brenda and I had many good talks at mind craft. Will miss seeing her.
    Rest in peace Brenda .

  49. High&Pat Dixon

    Mandy &family
    So shocked &sad to hear of your mother’s passing.
    Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
    Hugh&Pat Dixon

  50. Pamela Mutsaers

    We were so sad to learn about Brenda’s passing.
    Enjoyed working with her and the many chats we had over the years.
    She was a lovely lady.

    Wishing the family all the very best,
    Rob, Neil, Adrian and Pamela Mutsaers

  51. Susan Leger

    To Mandy and family,
    So very sorry to hear of your mum’s passing. She was always so friendly and caring of your children. I of course first met her when teaching you Mandy; but really enjoyed reconnecting with her through Hunter. I enjoyed our little chats. Your mum was so easy to talk with. Very hard to believe she’s gone and so quickly. My deepest sympathy to you all.

  52. John Townsenf & Betty-Anne Williams

    We extend our deepest sympathy to Benda’s family. Keep the fond memories of Brenda close at this most difficult time.

  53. Hugh&Pat Dixon

    Mandy&Family
    So shocked &sad to hear of your mother’s passing.
    Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
    Hugh&Pat Dixon

  55. Kathy & Vaughn Rawding

    Mandy and all your family
    So sorry to hear about your mom, thoughts and prayers are with you all
    Take Care

  56. Dawn (Harrington)Roberton

    To the family,
    I got to know Brenda when she worked at the co-op in Brooklyn. She was always so friendly and cheerful. After that she always spoke wherever you seen her. I am so sorry for your loss.

  57. David and Janet Spicer and Jean Smith

    Hazel, Brian ,Robin and all of Brenda”s Family
    We were so saddened to hear of Brenda”s passing. Such a pleasant and loving woman .My heart goes out to you all at this sad time .I’m sure your memories of Brenda will keep her close to your heart always. Our thoughts are with you guys now.We are so sorry for your loss.

  58. Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.

    To Brenda’s Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Brenda was such a kind and loving person. Please accept our condolences.
    Gone from this earth, but never from our hearts.

  59. Patti Emenau

    Mandy and family,

    So sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She was a lovely person. Always friendly and pleasant to chat with. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family members. Take care.

    Patricia Emenau

  60. Maria and Rodney Winchester

    Mandy and Family,

    Brenda was a wonderful women,her laugh and her big smile is something i’ll always remember. She was a special person. May you find comfort in the memories and remember all the good times you had. xo

  61. Doreen Williams

    I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.

  62. Evelyn and Lorimer

    Please except our condolences at this difficult time. She was one fine lady! She will be missed by many people …
    hold on to all the special memories she helped make! Take care of each other xo

  63. Donald & Donna huphman

    To Brenda’s family. We was shocked to hear of Brenda’s passing she was a beautiful person inside and out Brenda and I traveled together many years ago when I first started dating Donald she was alway such fun to be around .Cherish your memories keep them close to your heart ..Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time please give Hazel a big hug for me and hugs to you all ❤️

  65. wendy and al

    To Hazel and all the family

    So very saddened to be sending our condolences for this lovely human being. She was a pretty, nice person and no words to express our grief for her family. She has many waiting to receive her with loving arms and tender kindness. Safe journey, Brenda you were much loved.

  66. Allan & Beth LaRocque

    Mandy and Family,

    We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  67. Angela,Ronald and Leigh-ann Young

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you,so sorry to hear about Brenda.

  68. Valerie Conrad

    I’m so very sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. When we would meet, Brenda would always speak lovingly of her precious grandchildren. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  69. Donna and Kirk Whynot

    To Brenda’s Family, so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. She was a beautiful and caring person, she will be missed by everyone. Hugs

  70. Cindy&Theodore hanley

    To Mandy, Fred and family,
    We are so sorry for your loss.nour thoughts and prayers are with
    You at this difficult time.

  71. Rhonda Allison

    Such a beautiful lady , inside & out …thinking of the entire family at this sad time…huggs to you all

  72. cynthia wilson

    Brenda you will be missed by all who knew you.You was a very hard worker and a friend to all that knew you

  73. Joanne and Kevin Colp

    Brenda was a beautiful person inside and out. We are so sad to hear of her passing. Cherish the memories you have with her.

  74. Robert & Sally Fader

    Mandy, Fred & family:

    Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom, Mandy. We didn’t know her, but by reading all the condolences, she was certainly well loved and respected.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  75. Barb Kempton Fralic

    Brian and all of Brenda’s family,
    Sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Barb and Brian

  76. Lynn Lavender

    Dear Mandy and family,
    So sorry to hear about your Mom…. thinking of you in the days ahead.

  77. Linda balcom

    So sorry for your loss. Brenda wes a beautiful soul.and will be missed by all who knew her. To my brother and family be strong and cherish the memories.love linda.

  78. Kendell & Karla

    Brian and family,

    We are so sorry for your loss, Our condolences go out to you all at this very difficult time.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time

  79. Anne and Laurie Martin

    Brian and family. Such a sad time for you. May your time of healing be filled with fond memories of Brenda. She has left an impression on many and those impressions will last a lifetime.

  80. Bridget Dorey

    Dear Mandy and Chad and families,
    I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Brenda was a lovely lady and always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed by her children and grandkids. Keep the memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    Bridget & Brian Dorey

  81. Laurie-Anne Brown

    Mandy, Fred, Hunter & Neely,

    My heart aches for you all. Life’s unexpected turn of events has brought you all such a loss and I (we) are so deeply sorry to know you’re dealing with such pain.

    Our sincerest & deepest sympathies.

    Laurie-Anne, Jamie, Casey & Keith.

  82. Philip & Daisy

    we were so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing our sincere condolences to all her family,may she RIP..

  83. Sherry Morash

    Brian and Family,
    Our condolences go out to you all at this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    The Morash Family

  84. George & Sheila Williams

    Brenda was a sweet person . She always had a smile for everyone . And will be missed by anyone who knew her . We are so sorry for your loss .

  85. Joanne Boutilier

    Mandy and family –
    So sorry for your loss- thinking of you and sending good energy your way
    Joanne Boutilier

  88. Holly and Philip Smith

    To the family ,
    Although I only knew Brenda to see her, she was a beautiful and kind woman who always seemed to exude happiness. This is so terribly sad for her family and I, like so many others, wish you strength for the days ahead as you grieve her loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time.
    Holly Smith

  89. Bonnie Jippes

    Hazel and family, so sorry to hear about Brenda, thinking of you all at this difficult time in your lives.

  90. Charlene and Bruce White

    We extend our deepest sympathy to the McKinnon and Fisher families. May the many beautiful memories you have made with Brenda, stay forever in your hearts.

  91. Willis & Corina Huphman

    To Brenda’s Family…we were saddened to her the loss of your loved one…she was a kind hearted soul with a smile that would light up any room…keep her memories alive and they will bring you comfort in the days ahead!

  92. Johnny Fisher

    To the family…… so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time . Lots of good memories from growing up living next door to Brenda I will cherish the memories forever …..Rest in peace cuz until me meet again .

  93. Donna West

    Mandy and Family,

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

  94. Alexis

    So sorry to hear of your loss sending love to Mandy,Brian,Hunter,Neily,Cameron,Paige, and last but not least Taylor. Many condolences

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