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Brenda Mary O'Quinn

Brenda Mary O'Quinn

Passed on: August 30th, 2016

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Brenda Mary O'Quinn, 64, of Truro, NS, formerly of North Sydney. Brenda passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in North Sydney and followed her heart to Truro, where she lived happily, working at the Truro Superstore, for the last 20 years. Brenda was the daughter of Peter O’Quinn, North Sydney and the late Theresa (MacLean) O’Quinn. Besides her father, Brenda is survived by her partner, Murray Hall; her daughter, Shelley (Steven) Campbell, South Bar; her son, Damian (Paula Gracie), North Sydney and her brothers, Leonard (Diane), Ontario, David (Patsy), Arthur, Tony (Alena), Teddy (Stephanie), all of North Sydney, Tim (Sherry), Saskatchewan. She will also be sadly missed by her 6 grandchildren, Anastasia, Robyn, Mitchell, Lawson, Maria and Liam, who meant the world to her, as well as her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Theresa; brothers, Hugh and Patrick; her sister, Patricia and grandson, Corey. Brenda was the light in every room she entered, always entertaining everyone with her quick wit and sense of humour. She touched the lives of everyone she met, and would be the first person to lend a helping hand to a stranger in need. She had a fierce love for her family and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with them. She was devoted to Murray and would tell people that she had found her soulmate and one true love. Her sense of humour remained with her, even when she became sick. Even at the worst times, she kept the mood light and her jokes helped pick us up when we felt down. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, who treated Brenda like a queen and ensured that she was able to leave this world in comfort and with dignity. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro, on Monday, September 5, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. A visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday September 8th in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Brenda's memory to the Palliative Care Unit at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts that may never heal. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.


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