So sorry for your loss, we just found out today.  We are thinking of you and your Family.  Gary & Julie Lewis xoxo

Mike, Debbie,
I was just told this news and I cannot imagine your feelings at this time.  My heart goes out to you and your family.  I am so sorry.

Laura,
I feel for you and Lily at this time. It's a tragedy to have this happen to your beautiful little family. My thoughts are with you each day and hope you are doing well. You have memories to keep in your heart. If there is anything I can do, let me know. Kisses and hugs, Aunt Sharon

Mike, Debbie, very sorry to hear about this, even in the darkest times, brightness shines, I remember a little blonde kid running after baseballs because we were too lazy, old or fat to do this ourselves at the darlington baseball games. Memories can NEVER be taken away from us. Prayers and thoughts to both of you as well as Brett's girls.
Ted Smither

Just heard the terrible news.  Brett was always class, a tribute to a great family.  Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie, Mike and Jeff, We are sorry to hear of Brett,s  passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carlo, Sue, Michael and Jillian Decan

Mike and Debbie, I just found out about this terrible tragedy this morning. My deepest condolences and sympathy to you both during this difficult time. I remember Brett fondly from when he was little kid coming out to our Hydro baseball games to watching him play AAA hockey in Sarnia to interviewing him and offering him a job in Field Engineering in 2005. My heart is breaking for you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Bruce O'Leary

Mike, Debbie, Jeff & family,
We are deeply saddened at just hearing this news. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take good care of each other. 

Pat, Ryan, & Brad Harris

You lived life with so much love, fun and a true joy for the people that surround you. Your contagious laugh will be missed by all - thank you for coming out to support DJ in his hockey games and team functions!! I wish we had more time with you to be able to see each other more  xoxoxox you have taught us all to enjoy life and live each day to the fullest  xoxoxox Jackie Sayde and DJ

Mike, Debbie and Jeff Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Brett.
Dave, Carol, Brad and Corrie Slater

Dear Laura,
My deepest sympathy to you and Lily.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  

Sandy

Laura & Lily
Our thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time.
Diana LeBlanc & Devin Hilge

Dear Mike, Debbie and Jeff

We are so sorry to hear of Brett's passing, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Cheryl and Frank MacDougall

Laura...I'm extremely saddened to hear of Brett's passing. I have a great number of fond memories of all the good times we had while working together.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

May God bless you and sustain you in this difficult time.

Laura, 
We met just once. I know Alana quite well. After hearing about what has happened, I have not stopped thinking about you, your daughter and your extended family. I am thinking about you and praying for you. Please know you have many people who are keeping you in their thoughts-- even those you barely know but who have been feeling complete sadness.

Dear Mike and Debbie and family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Brett, your beloved son. We certainly go back along time ago when Ian and Brett played together. May you find strength in each other and may God bless you all in you difficult road ahead. Cathy and Terry Witruk.

Truly sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. Brett was an awesome coworker and great guy and will truly be missed by all.

Dear Mike and family;
So sorry to hear of your loss.  Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

Dear Laura and Lily, my heart breaks with sadness.  Deepest sympathies for your loss of a beloved husband and father.  Hoping you will find strength within each other and family to get through this tough time.

Our deepest sympathies to the family.  Brett was a valued coworker and friend. He will be missed and always remembered fondly by everyone who knew him.

From the F/H Ops at Darlington

May you find strength in each other and with your family.   Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son.
Carson and Carol Nelson, Avery Point

Truly sorry for your great loss. He was a bright light and brought joy to all who came in contact with him. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family, whom he loved so much.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Dear Debbie, Mike and Family. So sorry for your loss of Brett. He lived a good life, cherish the memories. Words cannot express the sadness. Our deepest sympathy to Brett's family.

Dear Laura, Lily and Family, Dear Debbie, Mike, Jeff and Brittany
 Our thoughts are with you all.

                                                            Aunt Marilyn and Ome Jos

Jeff, Laura, Lilly, Mike, Debbie, Brittany and family:

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father, son, brother and best friend, Brett. Words can definitely not express my feelings and I know nothing can bring back your loved one. But please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through these very difficult and sad moments. I am sure Brett is in a much better place now. May his soul rest in eternal peace - Amen. With prayers for all.

Dear Debbie, Mike and family....

Our deepest condolences on the loss of Brett.

Nora & Bruce Bayles
Avery Pt. Sebright

Laura, Lily, and family,
We are so saddened by this loss.  Our sincere condolences.  May you find strength in the love of friends and family, and in the knowledge that Brett was so proud of you and held his family close to his heart.

Laura and Lily, my heart is broken for you both and you have been in my thoughts and prayers all weekend. Sending you love, peace and strength

Brett, what can I say?  You showed by example, the true meaning of enjoying life to its fullest and spending, enjoying and charishing the times we have with our loved ones.  Gone too soon and will be missed by many.  Mike, my condolances to you and all of Brett's families and friends.

My heart is heavy on hearing of your loss. Mike, Debbie, Laura and Lilly you will be in my thoughts. Take comfort in all of the beautiful memories he has left for you.

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our hearts are heavy upon hearing of your loss and our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.  Tony, Gene, Peter, Ian & Angie

Truly sorry for your loss. Brett will be greatly missed.

My Thoughts & Prayers go out to you all at this very difficult time...So sad to hear the bad news...Remember He loved you All & cherish the memories...God give you all Strength to Move Forward...

With our deepest condolences. We are saddened by your sudden loss and our hearts and prays are with you all. Sending love and prayers at this difficult time.

Sending love and prayers to your family during this time. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Dear Mike,Debbie,Jeff, Laura and LIly, so very sorry for your devasting loss of Brett. May faith, friends and family help you to remember the precious memories to ease some of your pain in the days ahead. Remember, you're not alone in your sorrow-do reach out as everyone cares for all of you.

Sending all our prayers and love to your family at this time, thinking of you always

My deepest condolences and sympathy for your loss. No words can express the sadness I feel for you family.

Mike, Debbie and Family,

We are all very shocked and saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
 
Thinking of you all,
Trevor, Ian, Carl, John and all at Faithful+Gould

Dear Mike, Debbie and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this very sad time.  May the loving memories each of you hold dear to your hearts of your beloved Son, Husband and Father help to comfort you and ease your grief at this time and in the days ahead.

Lorraine Van Hemmen
(Tonis' wife}

Laura, Lily and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You have our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time.

I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Brett. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to Brett's family. I am so sorry for your loss. A good man is gone way too young.

Mike, Debbie, Jeff and family. Our hearts go out to you and hope that you may find peace during this very difficult time.

Deb, Mike, Laura and Lilly  no words can express the sorrow and pain you are going through, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Thinking of you all....Cal & Laurie Lyver

My thoughts and prayers are with you Laura, Lily and the family. May you find strength through hope, faith and from being surrounded with those who love you. So sorry for your loss and everyone whom shares this loss with you.

Dear Laura, Lily & Family, 
We are consumed with sadness to learn of your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Laura and Lily; May the memories of Brett help you find peace. So sorry for your loss. 
love
Pamela

Dear Laura & Lily, 
Our hearts are heavy with sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Love, 
Aunt Patti & Uncle Laurent

Mike and Debbie
There are no words but our thoughts are with you and your famiy.

                                                              Paul & Lucy Vanasse (Avery Point)

Dear Laura, Lily and the respected families, my deepest condolences to you all for such unexpected loss. May god bless you and give you strength.
Dr. May Daemi

Laura, my deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family.

We are shocked & saddened by the loss of Brett. Our hearts ache for you. May God bless you &  your  family. Bonnie & David

Very sad to hear of Brett's passing.  Wishing the whole family our condolences.  Words don't ever seem enough.  A wonderful father and husband....I'm sure there are many happy memories.

Loved You & Lost you way to soon.  We felt so fortunate to have you as our son in law,  you will be missed but never forgotten.  We will forever find your star <3  xo  Mom & Dad Robinson

Extremely sad to hear this. RIP brother. Always enjoyed being around you. 
Greg McIntosh

Laura,Lily and all of your family. Our condoleances for the loss of your Husband, Daddy,Mother and Father, Brother, Mother and Father in Law and all the rest of your family. Wish you a lot of strength in the coming time.  Saskia, Ad
Sonny, Lizzy, Danny and Lizzy van Pinxten.

Laura, I am heartbroken for you. My deepest sympathies as you face this unimaginable loss. Xoxoxo

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Brett Michael Van Hemmen

5 May, 1983 – 10 October, 2014

Oshawa Funeral Home

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