Brenda Elizabeth Gillard

It is with deep sadness that we the family announce the passing of our much loved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Brenda Elizabeth Gillard on Tuesday April 16, 2013. She passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay she was the daughter of the Late James and Becky (Sharpe) Barrett.

Brenda taught nursing at the City Hospital and enjoyed being able to care for patients while working as a Registered Nurse at the Glace Bay General Hospital. She contributed to her community through volunteer work, canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and selling daffodils for the Canadian Cancer Society. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.

Brenda will be sadly missed by her husband Art, daughters Wendy (David) Port Morien, Jennifer (Michel) Arichat, son Arthur (Liz) California. She is also survived by her 4 beloved grandchildren Scott, Jenna, Liam, Abbey. Brenda will be sadly missed by sisters Nancy(Ernie), Sheila (Dan), Diane(Brad), and Brothers; Vince(Charlotte), Bobby(Betty), Terry(Debbie), Tony(Cindy), and Timmy.

Bedsides her parents, Brenda was Predeceased by an infant daughter Carol Jean and a sister Beverly in infancy.

There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home .Memorial Service will take place on Saturday April20,2013 at 11am in the Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vernon Reid Officiating. Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com

Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Society or Cape Breton Cancer Center .