It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edgar Leonard Brinson, who went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2019. Born on February 2, 1922, he was the youngest son of Edgar Brinson Sr., and Rebecca Anne Weeks. Last living Brinson family member, he is predeceased by his wife Patricia Shackley and son Allan and also long time friend Shirley Gerth
brother Gordon, sisters Edna, Elsie (Stewart Kelly), Mildred, and Beatrice (John Nettleship). Loving uncle to Susan Nettleship-Thompson, Gary Nettleship (Pam) and Lori Nettleship-Goodwin (Mark). Great uncle to Jennifer (Steve), Cindy (Elie), Karen (Jonathan), Angela (Jon) Bryant (Rebecca), Bethany (Michael), Tyler (Brittany), Matthew (Mackenzie), Sarah-Beth (Andrew) and Taylor. Great-great uncle to 12.
Edgar was a WW2 veteran, who worked at Ronald’s Federated. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed biking, kayaking, and many travel destinations including Egypt, Ireland, Israel and England, as well as numerous bike trips to Grand Manan. He also actively participated for 20 years in the West Island "Meals on Wheels" program and the Pointe Claire and Beaconsfield Aqua Fit programs. The family would like to thank all staff and volunteers at the Veterans’s Hospital in Ste. Anne du Bellevue for their loving care, especially the nurses on the 11th floor, (Lynn, Francois and Mercier) who cared for Ed with love and compassion. Many thanks to his full-time companions Diana and Chantal who kept Ed busy socializing during his time there. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the volunteer department at the Veterans’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2019 at Christ Church Beautepaire where his family attended for over 50 years. Visitation is 1:00pm in the chapel, funeral service to follow at 1:30pm. Internment at Mount Royal cemetery immediately following the service.
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