Merike Brinsmead
1949-2020
With immense sadness, the family of Merike Brinsmead
announces her death at Hospice Fredericton on Tuesday, July 14, 2020,
at the age of 70. Born in Helsingborg, Sweden, on July 25, 1949, she
was the wife of Ronald Brinsmead of Fredericton.
In addition to her husband Ron, Merike leaves behind her
beloved children, Craig Brinsmead and Allison Donaghy (Ryan);
granddaughters Eleanor and Evelyn Donaghy; and many treasured extended
family members and friends. Merike was predeceased by her parents,
Rudolf and Aino (Sokk) Tähe.
Ever a beautiful, caring and friendly soul, Merike grew up in
St. Catharines, ON, moving to Fredericton with her husband Ron, in
1974. She spent several years at home with her children, then many
years working as an administrative assistant within the provincial
government and the regional office of the VON. She was incredibly
proud of her Estonian heritage, and loved to keep in touch with
friends and family near and far. The pride and joy of
Merike’s life were her children and precious granddaughters,
with whom she spent much time, and loved nothing more than watching
them play and grow. She will forever live in our hearts and
thoughts.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at
the DECH, particularly the oncology department, and to the kind and
compassionate team at Hospice Fredericton for the care they gave
Merike during her stay there.
A memorial service for Merike will be held at a later date.
For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice
Fredericton, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
« And I said, Oh that I had
wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest. »
– Psalm 55:6
www.mcadamsfh.com
19492020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Merike Brinsmead 19492020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick