Obituary for Beryl Joan Brenner
1929-05-09 – 2021-12-03
Beryl Joan Brenner (Shaw) passed away peacefully December 3, 2021 at the age of 92 attended by her family.
Beryl was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Brenner (d. 2006) and cherished mother of Susan (Dennis), Scott (Eugenia), Douglas (Maureen) and Nancy (Byron). She was devoted to her grandchildren Rebecca, Daniel, Greg, Alexis, Jeff, Jillian, Jennifer (d. 1984), Jason, Matthew, and her many great-grandchildren. Beryl is survived by her sister Joyce Hawkyard (Bill, d. 2018), her brother David Shaw (Emily) and their cousin Ti Nichols.
Beryl was born in Toronto, Ontario and spent her life dedicated to her husband and children. She was a fervent believer in education, and after significant contributions to Girl Guides she pursued a college degree and worked for many years as a special education teacher’s aid.
In 1968 Beryl bravely chose to take her family on a long camping expedition through Europe, providing Bern and their children with an unforgettable experience and indelible memories of her kindness, generosity and sense of adventure.
Beryl was a warm, caring person with a great sense of humour. Always selfless, even at the end of her life she was always looking out for ways she could help others. A remarkable woman and mother, and loved dearly by family; Beryl will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her, and her memories will live on in all of us.
Beryl most recently resided at the Kingsway Retirement Home in Etobicoke. Beryl’s request to be cremated without an attending service will be honoured. In lieu of other tributes, donations in her memory may be sent to St. Michael’s Hospital. Her family will celebrate her life at a private service in May of 2022.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beryl Joan Brenner December 3 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario