We remember with love, the life of Elva “Marie” Brunzlow, who passed peacefully at Jessica’s House on April 24, 2026 at the age of 86. Marie was born at Clinton Hospital on April 22, 1940 and grew up on a farm near Hills Green, Ontario.
Cherished wife of Donavon Brunzlow for almost 64 years. Dear mother of Brenda Regier (Kevin) of Zurich, Mike Brunzlow (Prisilda) of Ingersoll and Deb Mathonia (John Coursolle) of London. Devoted Grandma to her 6 Grandsons; Bradley Regier (Shannon), Brendan Regier (Corine), Shawn Regier, Dylan Mathonia and Jessie Mishriky, Mitchell Mathonia (Brooke), Logan Brunzlow and Great Grandchildren; Grayson, Harper and Bennett.
Dear Sister-in-Law to Maurice Haist, Wayne and Gerry Brunzlow, Charlie and Carol Haight and Brenda and Dean Dolbear. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her Sister Ruth Ann Haist, Mother-in-Law Alma Brunzlow and parents Eldon and Olive Jarrott.
Marie worked as a dedicated Registered Nurse at Clinton Public Hospital for 40+ years and formed many lasting friendships. She was deeply committed to charity and fellowship and was often on the go with the UCW; making meat pies, volunteering with the Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels, the Hospital Auxiliary, and helping with the Rummage Sale. She enjoyed curling, lawn bowling, bowling or playing cards with her friends. Her winters were spent with her best friend, Don, snowmobiling around Ontario and Quebec or crocheting throws in her free time.
Marie was known for her heartfelt laugh and many would stop if they heard it and say “I knew it was you, Marie, when I heard that laugh!!”
Our lives have been richer as a result of Marie’s love and she will remain in our hearts forever!
Many thanks to Dr. Jadd, Huron County Paramedics, Huron Perth Palliative Care Outreach Team and Staff at Jessica’s House, for your compassionate care of Marie and Family.
A celebration of Marie’s Life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER, on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 AM – 2 PM, with words of remembrance at 12PM. A private family interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House, Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke, would be appreciated.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Mike & Lynn Veri and Family
The Brunslow and Regier families.
Our sincere condolences.
Karen Mathonia
To the Brunzlow Family.
A lovely caring nurse who it was so nice to have conversations in the middle of the night with. She lives through you all. She was a great example of family. Our condolences.
Elaine Corbett
My deepest condolences in the loss of Marie! Cherish your memories!
Tammy Buren
Mike and I would like to extend our condolences to Marie’s family. Although we have only met her a couple of times, her kindness, laughter and love of life were evident. May the wonderful memories that you have made with her bring you comfort.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sincere condolences for the loss of a dear mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother to Don, Brenda, Michael, Debra and families. Bob and I have many lovely memories of Marie over the years. She and I spent five great years leading girls in the Explorer group at Exeter United along with Karen Davidson, Elaine Kestle and Julie Hendrick Martene. Her hearty laugh always brightened our day at UCW and meat pies. The world is certainly a better place because she was here. We will miss her. May your memories help to comfort all of you.
Evelyn Leppington
I have fond memories of working with Marie. Her laugh is remembered by all and many stories of her snowmobile adventures, and love of her family.
Deepest condolences .
Valerie Bolton
Marie was a wonderful person to work with. We will all miss that laugh. Our sympathies to all the family
Val Bolton
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
Dear Don, Brenda & Kevin , Mike & Prisildal, Deb & John and families
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear wife, mom and grandma .
Your mother’s love will live on in your hearts forever.
Patti and Steve
Don and Brenda Triebner
Don, Brenda, Mike , Deb and families,
We are so sorry to hear about Marie. She was a gem. Always a smile and her laugh was infectious. She will be missed.
Ray and linda McNichol
To Marie’s family…..I had the pleasure to have worked for 2 years with your mom at Clinton hospital. She will be remembered as such a special nurse and class act. She was the epitome of professionalism. She has left a mark on each person who had the pleasure to have met her. Our condolences at this time.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
To Don , Brenda , Mike, Deb and families :
Sorry to learn of Marie’s passing. It seems like the Brunzlow family were Mill street neighbours forever. Marie always had a smile and a laugh whenever we met. She will be missed.
Kelly Morrison
Dear Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb and families,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news from Mom today. I have no words, only tears. As many have wrote on here she was my second Mom for many years. She welcomed all of your friends to visit at any time, and to stay as long as wanted. I am sure many of us out-stayed our welcome, but she would never say that! So many fond memories. And, the infectious laugh was the best!!I am so deeply sorry for your loss; Marie was a wonderful lady.
Sending you all love, light and strength during this difficult time. With our deepest condolences, Kelly Morrison, Dale, Norma Khan (Jones). xoxo
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Our sincere condolences to Brenda & Kevin and family.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all.
Shawney Brunzlow
Sincerest condolences to Uncle Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb and family.
We have fond memories of Aunt Marie and Uncle Don coming to Northern Ontario to visit us on their snowmobiling adventures.
Shawney and Ken
Glenda Waddell & Paul Waddell
Don and Family
Our condolences to you and the family at this sad time…a great friendly neighbor when we lived on Mill St…always had a warm smile and alittle giggle…
Sam and Julie Regier
Brenda and Kevin and Don and family. Just a little thought of a life well lived. I admire her commitment to the years of nursing. Also all the volunteering work is a great character contributing to the different causes. I expect your mother was also the glue in the family..Dear Don. So sorry for your loss. I always heard rumour how you were a great inspiration for your family. You will be able to keep Marie spirit alive.
Karen Insley Windsor
Deepest sympathy to the family at this difficult time. Marie was a wonderful, kind woman always with a smile and that amazing laugh. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Jackie and Wally Peters
Jackie and Wally Peters
Our sincere condolences to Don and the family. We were so sorry to hear about Marie who we will remember for her infectious laugh.
Bill and Nancy Finkbeiner
Brenda, Kevin and Family. Sorry to hear of your Mothers sudden passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Brenda Palsa
Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb and family – my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Marie – oh that laugh, something I will never forget – Deb she was kind, fun and always was a great second mom to us growing up when we were at your place, whether for the day or for a sleepover – I admired her career and this had an influence on me as I got older – hugs to you all ♥️♥️
Shannon Houston
Don & Family
Sorry for your loss our condolences to you and your family
Shannon & Teena Houston
Wendy Bedard
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time; sending you my condolences.
Lori Nesbit
Brenda & family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Please know that you’re in my thoughts during this difficult time. May the memories you shared bring you comfort, and may you always hold them close to your heart.
Cathy Batten
Don & Family
My condolences to each of you at this difficult time with the loss of Marie. I will always treasure our chats and her laugh. Cherish the special memories you all have of her. Thinking of you all.
George and Lois Godbolt
Our sympathies to Don and family
Marie was a long time member of the Exeter United Church choir. While she harboured no desire to be a lead soloist, her dedication and friendly and welcoming smile was a gift to us all.
Donna Webster
Dear Don and family:
My sincere sympathy with the loss of Marie.
I know how you and Marie were treasured in the community.
You were also treasured by your neighour of many years ago-
Violet and Laverne Stone.
Harvey Adams
Don and Family
My sincere sympathies on the loss of your loved one,
Alice Deichert
My sympathy to Don and Family. I was sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. I worked many years with Marie at Clinton Hospital. She will be remembered for her hearty laugh.
Treasure your memories!
Sue (Insley) Wilson
Don and family, Brenda, Dean and family, heartfelt condolences on Marie’s passing. She was a friendly lady. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peter McFalls
Don and family, my condolences are with you at this time.
Margaret Hackney
Mr. Brunzlow, Brenda, Mike, Debra & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Brunzlow was always very kind to me. I hope you can find comfort knowing she has gone on to a better rest, than she has ever known.
Bob and Joyce McDonald
Our sincere condolences to Don and family on your loss of Marie.
Loved her laugh and big smile.
Rest in peace Marie.
Jim and Verla Russell
Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb and Families:
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Marie.
Prayers and thoughts are sent to you on this sad, difficult time.
Marie and Don were great neighbours to my parents.
Jim has commented that he will never forget Marie’s laugh.
Marilyn Pritchard
Dear Don & Family
Sending my deepest sympathies on the passing of Marie. I have known her for along time, always a pleasure to have a conversation with.
Sincerely
Marilyn Pritchard
Karen Ann Hein (Taylor)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Brunzlow family. A wonderful lady with a great laugh. She will be missed.
Shari Becker
Mike & Family
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Oir condolences to you and your family.
Shari & Brad(Dietrich)
Judy Hansen
Sorry for the loss off a mom and grandma
She will be missed who all knew her.
Cindy Fisher Bailey
So sorry for the loss of your Mom
May she rest in Peace
My sincerest condolences to all
Cheryl Edwards
Dear Don& family. So sorry for your loss. May the many memories you shared bring you peace at this difficult time! So true about her laugh! You always knew it was her. Leroy & Cheryl
Bev. Riley
My Sympathy to all her family, I worked with her in Clinton Hospital for many years, she was a pleasure to work with.
Wendy Heimrich
Brenda & family,
My deepest sympathies with the loss of your Mom. Please know you’re in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Treasure all the memories and keep them close to your heart.
Wendy(&Dave) Heimrich
Debra & Brian Johnston
Don and family,
Sending our condolences on Marie’s passing.
Mark Heimrich
Don, Brenda & Kevin, Mike & Prisilda, Deb & John & families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Wife, Mom & Grandma and all that Marie was to so many. What a lovely woman Marie was! I have always enjoyed my interactions with Marie (& Don) over the forty plus years I’ve known her. And yes, that unmistakable signature laugh that we will all never forget. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Sharon Passmore
My deepest sympathy to Don and families. I remember meeting Don & Marie when we would be out snowmobiling and I remember her laugh wherever I was.
Bernice Thompson
Don and Family;
My sincere condolences to all of Marie’s Family.She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her .Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Sue Riley
Sending deepest condolences on Marie’s passing.
Karen Rupert
Dear Don, Brenda, Deb and Mike and families. Thinking of you all at this sad time. I remember your Mom always a smile and a twinkle in her eyes. Cherish your memories and may she rest in peace.
Shirley Kerslake
My deepest sympathy to Marie’s family in their loss. She always had a smile when I would meet up with her.
Ted and Bonnie Taylor
Dear Brenda and Kevin and family members,
Our sincere Sympathy on the passing of Marie. She was well loved by all that knew her.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Ted and Bonnie Taylor
Blaine and Leisa Stephenson
Brenda and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Brenda. Sending you big hugs and much love.
Leisa and Blaine
Kathy and Dennis Martin
Kathy and Dennis Martin
With sadness we would like to send our deepest condolences to the Brunzlow Family. I was Marie’s hairdresser, so Marie visited me very Friday morning for years . She was the Best start to my day that anyone could ask for. I just Loved her. I’ll think of her every Spring because she loved rhurbarb and I would always supply her with whatever she needed. She certainly will be missed. Rest in Peace Marie
Sue Cooper
Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb and Family
Thinking of you all. She was a wonderful lady.
I will always remember her laugh and smile. Regardless what trouble us girls got into she would laugh at us. Not sure after we left what Marie would say to Brenda.
Remember you are not alone in your grief. May the support of those around you and your memories of Marie bring you comfort.
Faye Skinner
Brenda and the Brunzlow family:
My condolences to all of the family members. I had lots of visits with Marie when I worked for One Care. She was always smiling and had a gentle personality.
May you cherish the happy moments when Marie was well.
Carol Dixon
My sincere condolences to Marie’s family. I worked with Marie for many years at Clinton Hospital on the night shift. I loved her unmistakable laugh. Rest in peace Marie.
Denean, Alan, Eric, Adam & Nicola Renning
Our deepest sympathies Uncle Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb and families. I have great memories growing up with Aunt Marie and Uncle Don and family, going camping and snowmobiling that I will always treasure. She was always so happy and I will miss her infectious laugh. Know that she is now at peace and was welcomed by my Mom. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joyce & Frank Maas
Don & Family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of Marie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Joyce & Frank Maas
Dr.Reverend Kurtis Finkbeiner
Don, Brenda and family. I’m sorry for the loss of Marie. She was a lovely lady. I’m thinking of you at this sad time.
MaryJaneTaylor
Don and all your family and friends..
My Sympathy in your loss of a special lady dear
Marie…Her beautiful smile and kindness will be
remembered by many..Let all your happy memories
comfort you now in your grief…
Lisa Laycox
Brenda and family,
Sending my sincere condolences of the passing of your mother. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lisa
KEN MATHONIA
My condolences to the Brunzlow family. Marie was such a kind and caring person, not only as a nurse, but from all the charity work she’s done over the years. Marie treated me like family from the first time I met her to the last time I saw her, just two weeks ago. She was a wonderful Grandma to my sons. I will miss her distinctive laugh. I’m sure she’s still laughing but in heaven now with her sister Ruth Ann.
Melonie Miller
Sincere sympathy to Don & family ..
Marie was a lovely person, always a smile when you met her
Barry & Melonie
Terry Brock-Shore
I am so sorry for your loss. Marie had a special place in my heart. Thinking of you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you… Terry Brock-Shore.
Bill & Laura Noonan
Our hearts and thoughts are with you all. So sorry for your loss, Marie was a wonderful lady who would make you feel like your part of her family. We will miss her. ☮️ & ❤️ Too all that knew and Loved her.
Donna Perry
Don and family
So very sorry that Marie has passed. She was such a lovely person and good friend. Also her great laugh. So many wonderful memories of all the times spent together. You will have lots to help you through this sad time. Hugs to all
Donna Perry and family
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Don, family and friends
Our condolences to all on the passing of Marie.
We have many memories of her and we hope yours will bring you comfort during this difficult time and in the future. She will be missed.
Marg Prout
I am sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. My condolences to Don and your family members. Marie was a great community volunteer especially with the UCW making meat pies, cabbage rolls and preparing for our annual church bazaar. Marie was ever so happy working in the kitchen.
Cherish your wonderful memories .
Wayne and Gerry Brunzlow
To Don and extended families.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences for Marie’s passing. Such a kind person and with a laugh that will never be forgotten. She will be missed.
Wayne and Gerry Brunzlow
Debbie Anderson
My dear cousin Marie…I will always remember her gentle smile and her calm demeanor. When she was a Nurse at Clinton Hospital, she cared for my nephew in Emergency when he was in a serious accident. My condolences to Don and family. May your memories be a blessing.
Carlyle and Penny Meikle
Sorry to hear that Marie passed away.Thinking of her family in this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Judy Skochinski
Brenda and family: I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know family is very important to all of you and am sure she will be greatly missed. Hang on to the memories and lean on one another. Hugs:
Judy (and Michael & family)
Judy Skochinski
Brenda and family: I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know family is very important to all of you and am sure she will be greatly missed. Hang on to the memories and lean on one another. Hugs:
Judy (and Michael & family)
Patty Masnica
I am so sorry to hear of Marie passing. I spent many years as part of the family hanging around with Brenda. Marie always treated me like family and very loving person.
John and Sandy Ulch
We are sorry to hear that Marie has passed away. Marie was a great friend of my sister Mary for many years. Marie and “Ike” shared a lot of good times with Mary and Clayt.
May she Rest In Peace.
Jean Mills
My sincere condolences to Don & the family. Marie & I had many good times together over coffee & playing Peg & Jokers. I will miss her smile & happy face.
Rose & Rob Rathwell
Don, Brenda, Mike, Deb & Families
Our deepest sympathy Don and all the family. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Marie will be forever in your hearts and your special memories will always be there in the difficult days ahead. Marie was a wonderful, loving friend…we will miss her infectious laugh and time spent with her. 💕
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
We have such happy thoughts with Marie as she was our delivery nurse for 2 of our children at Clinton hospital.
Her smile every time we met after that was warm and welcoming.