AGNES EDNA NANCY BRENNAN (TOPOLIE)

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AGNES EDNA NANCY BRENNAN (nee TOPOLIE) After a lengthy illness, the family sadly announces the passing of Agnes Brennan on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at Health Science Centre (R6) at the age of 87. Agnes will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kim Milani (Palm Harbor, Florida), Colleen Vandersteen and Harvey Brennan of Winnipeg. Granny had eight grandchildren: Kerry-Leigh, Kim, Tracy, Darrion, Alec, Jenna, Kyle and Jordan and two great-grandchildren: Levi and Seth (Tracy). She is survived by her sisters, Minnie Rawlins (94) in Sidney, BC, Ann Brinkman (89) in London, ON and Ella McCormick (85) in Windsor, ON and one brother Steve Topolie (91) in London, ON. She was predeceased by son John Murray Brennan in 1997, husband Frederick Harold Brennan in 2000 and eldest son Fred Alexander Brennan in 2004. Agnes was born November 23, 1918 in Rossburn, MB. Her parents were Jessie Olesia (nee Cycyj) and Wasyl Topolnickij. The family later changed the name to Topolie. The Topolie family moved to Windsor, ON, where Mom attended school and started working in the Automobile Factory. She met Fred Brennan in Windsor where they married on March 3, 1939. Freddie and Murray (John) were born in Windsor, eventually Aggie and Teddie moved to Portage la Prairie and lastly, Winnipeg. Mom wanting more children and finally had Harvey, Colleen and Kim in Winnipeg. Mom loved children! She always demanded a kiss on the meet/depart of family members because everyone needs a loving kiss. The tradition lives on MOM because your loving way makes affectionate people. Mom was a smart homemaker with a great sense of humor and a very creative seamstress. She could innovate new ideas so easily on the sewing machine. Mom was always there for the family with love, words of wisdom, patience and support. She will always be lovingly remembered and always in our thoughts. Many thanks to the staff at HSC (R6), Concordia Hospital (Dr. Leopp) and Donwood Manor for their special care and compassion. A celebration of Agnes' life will be held Monday, August 21 at 4:00 p.m. at 3413 Henderson Highway.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 12, 2006