Brenda McAlpine, of Mississauga, Ont., passed away on Saturday February 6th after a very short but difficult battle with Lymphoma, at the age of 58.
Brenda was a beloved mother and wife and survived by her two children, Bradley and Ashley, and husband Bob for the last 32 years. Daughter of, and survived by John and Phyllis Feagan, and brother Jeff and wife Sharm. Brenda was a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews and cherished by all her extended family.
Born in Goderich, Ont., Brenda attended Goderich District High School, and then completed her post-secondary education at Wilfred Laurier University, where Brenda and Bob met. After university, Brenda relocated to Peel region, where she worked in human resources for many years at Nortel, and later as an HR Consultant.
Brenda will be greatly missed by the many long-lasting and dear friends she developed throughout high school, university and her work.
After the kids were born, Brenda moved to the new family home in Mississauga where she volunteered at the kid’s school, and as families growing up together, became very close with so many wonderful neighbours.
Although Brenda lived most of her adult life in Mississauga, Goderich was always home. Brenda’s parent’s farm outside Benmiller became the second home for the whole family. It was a special gathering place for many friends and extended family who cherish the wonderful memories shared together there.
Over the last 23 years, Brenda was deeply devoted to her volunteer work with the Mississauga chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Brenda was blessed to work with a team of wonderful people who became her close friends.
Recently, Brenda developed a passion for golf. However, for Brenda, golf was much more of a social outing than a sport to hone her skills. She enjoyed the comradery with her golfing buddies, and treasured her special games with her father, husband and son, also lovers of the game.
Brenda had the opportunity to travel to many wonderful places all over the world. She cherished her special family trips, many with extended family, and with her travel friends. In recent years, Brenda and Bob developed a love for cruising, and together enjoyed memorable trips around the Mediterranean.
Brenda will be affectionately remembered by so many. The overwhelming number of condolences we received truly captured who she was – a loving, kind and compassionate person who gave so much of herself to help makes others lives a little bit better. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society or Crohn’s & Colitis Canada.
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Lucinda Jerry
John and Phyliss, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Brenda. I only met Brenda once but it was evident what a lovely lady she was.
I was at the cemetery today and realized I had missed the notice. Our hearts go out to you.
Cinda and Rob
Joanne Stempak
My deepest condolences to your family. I’m very, very saddened to read this news. Brenda, you were a huge help & very kind to me many years ago and I remember you and our conversations so clearly! May your wings take you to new heights and may your family find comfort in all their memories of you.
Ted & Deb Schirk
Dear,
Bob, John, Phyllis, Bradley & Ashley,
Brenda was the person that epitomized family. She loved you all so much. Our heart breaks for you all. She always made us feel welcomed, fed us, watered us, and made us feel special. She was the pillar of what was right. She is missed.
Sending our deepest condolences and love,
Deb & Ted
Terry & Ann Schoemaker
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Brenda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gail Whitehead
My heartfelt condolences to the McAlpine and Feagan families. It was a true privilege to work with Brenda at LHH. She was a kind and caring colleague with a wonderful sense of humour. Brenda was always quick to ask about my family and I loved getting updates about Bradley and Ashley; she was so proud of them both. We also enjoyed chatting about travel, including her family trips and future travel plans with Bob. She will be dearly missed.
Chris Coveny
Jeff and family. So sorry to hear the news of the passing of Brenda. Such an amazing and caring woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Chris and Michelle
Nirala Jagnarain
I’m so sorry for your loss, Brenda was an amazing woman with an infectious smile and personality! My heartfelt thoughts and prayers with you and the family. Brenda will surely be missed.
-Nirala
Bob & Judy Odbert
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted and Barb Bakker
Dear Phyllis and John,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Words are so inadequate. Please accept our sympathy as we think about you in this difficult time.
Ted and Barbara Bakker
David Comeau
Hi Jeff, My deepest condolences of the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and the McAlpine and Feagan families.
Dave
Sarah, Yan and Aliya Glen/Theoret
Brenda – We will remember you in many ways, but most often under the stars, bundled in blankets, pointing out the constellations in front of a crackling fire. “Remember there are stars above us.” And now, one more. We love you more than you will ever know.
Byron Hodgson
Dear Jeff and your entire Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please take some small comfort knowing you are in the thoughts of many. Take care.
-Byron
Steve Kauffman
Bob,
I am so sorry to hear about Brenda’s passing. I always remember her for her smile and happy disposition from my days at Nortel. May the incredible memories that you had with her provide you with the strength and comfort during these very difficult days.
My deepest condolences,
Steve
Judy and David Pinto
Dear Bob and family. We are deeply saddened to learn of Brenda’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you all find comfort in your happy memories together. Sincerely Judy and David (neighbours)
Lynda and Bryan Vincent
To John, Phyllis, Bob, Bradley, Ashley, Jeff, Sharm and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you all at this time. Lynda and Bryan
Shelly Price (Culbert)
My sincerest condolences to Brenda’s family on her passing. I knew Brenda since Grade 3 and remember her always as someone with the kindest heart. She will be missed dearly 💔
Rest In Peace Brenda 🕯💐
Joan and Cam Addison
Dear John and Phyllis,
So very for your loss of Brenda. I’m sure you have many memories. Please accept our condolences
Peggy Young
John, Phyllis and family. Sending sincere condolences to your family at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy and Dave Young
Anna and John Prioste
We are so saddened by the very sudden passing of Brenda and extend our heartfelt sympathies to the McAlpine family during this difficult time. May she rest in eternal peace.
Louise Taylor
Bob, Bradley and Ashley, I was so very sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. I knew Brenda through years of volunteering with the Mississauga Chapter of CCFC. When my son, Keenan, was first diagnosed, I needed to take action, to learn and find out what I could do to to help my son get through this lifelong illness he was facing. So, I joined the chapter and there was Brenda. She was a this little ball of energy, always ready to work tirelessly on our fundraising events, always there to listen to me when I was a lost mom trying to find sense in her child’s illness. My wish for your family is that you find peace and comfort in knowing that Brenda made a huge difference in so many lives. Please pass on my condolences to her parents and siblings. I have a beautiful live edge board that her Dad made when Ashley was fundraising for her trip to Africa. I will always think of Brenda when I use it. Rest in Peace Brenda.
Rosemary Clark
Dear Phyllis & John, Bob, Brad & Ashley, Jeff, Sharm & Isabella –
Words cannot express my sadness on the sudden passing of Brenda – your daughter, wife, mother and sister. Please accept my sincere condolences, and that knowing we are thinking of you will comfort you in the days going forward. With love, Rosemary
Doug and Lise Clark
Dear Bob, Ashley and Bradley,
We are so sorry to hear about Brenda passing away. We have very fond memories of your family coming to our cottage for a family reunion. We will cherish those moments spent together. Brenda had very strong family ties. We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Doug and Lise Clark
Stuart Crew
Very sorry to hear of Brenda’s
I knew her from highscool
She was a lovely lady
My deepest sympathies to her family and friends
Vania Da Silva
My heart felt condolences to the entire family. Keeping you and your family in mythoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Vania Da Silva
Sonja Hidas
Knowing Brenda was a privilege and a joy. Please accept our deepest condolences to you in this time of sorrow.
Sonja, Graham, Michelle and Daniel Bilton.
MIKE russelo
JOHN AND PHYLLIS ,,,SO SORRY YOU HAVE LOST YOUR DAUGHTER/ PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES…KAREN AND MIKE
Dawn Sowerby
Dear John, Phyllis, and family. We are so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time, and in the days ahead. Our Sincere Sympathy. Donald and Dawn.
Cathy Gignac
Bob and family, we are so sad to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a compassionate and kind lady who we got to know through Crohn’s & Colitis. We all had relatable experiences and we could do that with Brenda with a laugh or two. She will be missed. Wayne, Cathy, Jeremy, Samantha Gignac
Faye Barth
Hi Phyllis and John
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your daughter!My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Faye Barth
David and Jackie Pardy
Dear Bob, Ashley and Bradley,
Words cannot express how devastated we were to hear of Brenda’s sudden passing. Our hearts go out to all of you in this most difficult time. Brenda will forever be remembered as one of the good ones, and it is tragic that she has been taken so soon. Stay strong.
Keenan Taylor
To the McAlpine family, my deepest condolences.
Brenda was one of my role models shortly after I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in my teens. She met me as a seriously ill, unconfident kid, but she is one of the reasons I came so far during that tumultous period of my life before remission. I have many cherished memories working with her on Gutsy Walks and other Crohn’s and Colitis events, rain or shine, on the hottest of days and brisk early mornings. She was warm and supportive over many years that were tough for me, and even when things weren’t great for her she was always strong, organized and just as dedicated. Her passion to help others was an inspiration for me, and I am very thankful to have crossed paths with her.
Rest in peace my friend.
Marc Assaf
Dear Bob,
I was deeply troubled and saddened to learn of your wife’s passing. My thoughts are with you during these very difficult times. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marc Assaf
Corinne & Noriel Bos-Abejaron
Many heart felt condolences to John, Phyllis and family. We are keeping your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Lois Chapman
John & Phyllis: So sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter Brenda. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Linda Allin
John, Phyllis and all Brenda’s family and extended family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you at this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts are with you as you grieve for Brenda. May she Rest In Peace Linda and Jerry Allin
Brian and Nancy Simpson
Our deepest sympathy to Brenda’s family, she was a very smart girl with a great sense of humour. Brenda made classes and experiences at GDCI a whole lot of fun. Brenda was special.
Shirley Norman
Dear Phyllis, John, Jeff and Brenda’s family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Brenda. I remember her as such a sweet, independent little girl when I taught her in Grade One at Colborne Central. Cherish your happy memories and hold each other tight. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Shirley Norman
Bill and Donna Fritzley
Extending our very deepest sympathy at this most sad and difficult time.
Chantelle De Couto
My condolences to Brenda’s family on her untimely passing. Brenda was always a welcomed familiar face at the Peel Gutsy Walks for many years and I always appreciated her timely replies and coordinating all the volunteers.
Jane Cockburn
Dear Bob, Bradley & Ashley and Phyllis & John:
It is difficult to put into words the sadness and grief as we deal with the loss of our beloved Brenda. She was
one-of-a-kind and brought so much to my life and the lives of all she touched.
Sincerely,
Jane Cockburn
Donna Crawford
Sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Brenda, I know what you are going through due to past knowledge of lymphoma in my family so thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Hold on dearly to your memories.
Sincerely,
Donna Crawford
Roxanne Kernighan
Bruce and I send our sincere condolences at this time of great loss. We have no words that can adequately comfort you as you remember your cherished Brenda. Please know that we are thinking of you and the family with care at this tremendously sad time.
Anita Shrier
Brenda was a dear soul and I feel fortunate to have known her. I will always remember her as smiling, warm and friendly. My sincere condolences. She was a gem.
The Frassinellis
We are deeply saddened by and sorry for the loss of your wonderful Brenda. She was a beautiful, compassionate, loyal, and selfless person. We will forever remember her as a courageous and gentle soul who had an incredible strength of conviction. Keeping you in our hearts and on our minds.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Phyllis, John and family – we are so sad to know of your sadness – your are close in our hearts with prayer and caring – sincerely – Cecelia, Don and family
Charlie Duchesnay
Our hearts break for the McAlpine and Feagan families. Words are difficult in the face of such a sudden loss. Just know that we share in your sadness and we hope you feel surrounded by much love. Rest in Peace Brenda.
Charlie, Kim and Kara Duchesnay
Susan Reis
Our Heartfelt Deepest Sympathies Phyllis and John and Families in the loss of your beautiful Brenda…
Thinking of you.
Evelyn (McCabe) Reis and Family
Dawn Cumming and Bob Merrimen Cumming and Merrimen
Dear Phyllis and John, Words are insufficient to bring solace to you as you suffer the tragic loss of Brenda..We will remember your family in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your beloved daughter..We send strength and blessings to all those who love Brenda..Sincerely, Dawn and Bob
Bruce & Selina Treble
John & Phylis our sincere condolences to you and your family so sorry to hear about Brenda passing
Trudy Kernighan
Dear Phyllis, John and family. Dan and I extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. How very tragic and sad to lose your dear Brenda. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Barb O’Brien
John and Phyllis we are so sorry to hear of Brenda passing our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Barb O’Brien
susan peister
Brenda was a genuine GDCI friend. We kept in touch over the many years with get togethers at our cottage. She will be greatly missed. Susan ( Bushell) Peister