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RONALD JAMES GEORGE BRERETON
Born: Mar 06, 1935
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRONALD JAMES GEORGE BRERETON Ronald James George Brereton born March 6, 1935. Peacefully, with family by his side, Ron died on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 82. He was predeceased by his second wife Frieda in 2010, and his sister Francis Baldwin in March of this year. He is survived by his children, Tom (Francie Young); Ron (Karen), Tavia and Amy; Jo-Anne (Pat) McNeil, Taylor and Sarah; Lori Brandt, Andrew, Wolfgang and Sebastian; Kelly (Vasco) Gil, Matthew and daughter Paisley, Matthew and William. Ron was born in Winnipeg to Henny Brereton (nee Hagen) of Hamburg, Germany and Thomas Brereton originally from Kerdiffstown, Ireland. At the age of three he travelled with his mother and sister to Germany to visit relatives when the Second World War broke out and was not permitted to leave for eight long years. They survived incredible and traumatic events during the war and were reunited with their father in Winnipeg in the spring of 1946. Ron had a strong sense of family and community. He loved spending time with family and friends or fishing. He volunteered for many years at Misericordia Hospital as "the Fish Guy" and St. Boniface Wildlife Association in many different capacities. He was happiest surrounded by family and friends or fishing. The family would like to acknowledge Tache Nursing Home 5C and 4AB for the exceptional caring and compassion they showed each and every day. A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday, August 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a special toast at 2:30 p.m. at Canad Inns Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2017
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I had the honor of knowing both Francis and Ronald plus the mother and father. This was shortly after the war it is with great sadness I post this. - Posted by: Richard Chassie (friend) on: Jan 13, 2018
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One of the memories we will always keep was the time we all had Christmas together with Ron...Regards from us all. - Posted by: art,fia,luke,dakota (friends) on: Aug 22, 2017
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What a wonderful man! I am sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you his week. - Posted by: Joan Flood (cousin) on: Aug 22, 2017
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Ron was a gentle man... I knew him through Jo-Ann and her family. He was a neat guy and served as a volunteer at Misericordia. Just a kind nice man...and obviously a huge influence on those who came to know him. - Ron - Posted by: Ron Hill (Friend) on: Aug 21, 2017
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So sorry to hear of your Father's passing Tom. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family . Gail - Posted by: Gail Kotowich () on: Aug 21, 2017
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I wish heartfelt condolences to the Ron Sr. family, you were blessed to have him as a father, mentor and friend. Ron Sr. always treated everyone who entered his life with respect and was always willing to share his passions, whether it be for his outdoor activities like camping or fishing or his hobbies. You will always be part of my history and for that I thank you. - Posted by: David Konowalchuk (Friend of the family) on: Aug 20, 2017
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Taylor and Sarah, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather. Big hugs to both of you. I'd like to hear some fishing tales one day! May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Christine Peers (Family friend of Jo-Anne, Pat, Taylor and Sarah) on: Aug 20, 2017
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Our sincere sympathy at Ron's passing. We enjoyed the years we knew him and his sense of humour. As a family with Ron at the helm was and is truly a testimonial to a happy and loving family. - Posted by: Frank and Janice Janzen (Friend) on: Aug 19, 2017