Brenda Pinder Parsons

Brenda, our dear and courageous friend, you were so loved and admired by many. We will love you forever and you shall remain in our hearts and souls until eternity! I am so sorry my friend that love couldn’t save you.❤️❤️🙏Rosie

Brother Randall, she led a 26 year, well fought battle and never a complaint ever peeped. I will miss her tremendously and am fortunate to have so many great memories to reflect on. The only solace I have is knowing that she isn’t suffering any more. She was an inspiration to all of us that were lucky enough to know her.

She was a special person for a long long time – though it should have been longer still. Still her impact was immense, and her legacy is lasting. I weep with you at this loss. May you find measures of comfort and peace in the coming days. 🙏🏼

Brenda, you were and are such an incredible inspiration to us all. Your love of people, zest for life, intelligence, quiet and giving nature, gratefulness, and grace will always be remembered. You were loved, and will be missed. Janie and Roly

I’m inspired most in life by those who show us the way, rather than tell us the way. And that’s why Brenda inspired me. Brenda and I were classmates and while it’s true we weren’t the closest of friends at Western, the times we did spend together made me wish we were closer—that’s the kind of person Brenda was—she always made you feel better the more time you spent with her. They say that we should aspire to leave the world a little better after we leave it than when we arrived, and by this measure, (and many others I’d expect), Brenda excelled. I know I’ll be part of a very large club—-those who will miss her, but will smile in their soul when they think of her.

Brenda was such a beautiful soul. She will be sorely missed. We will keep the red door open. Our deepest sympathies, Randy.

To Randy,Family, Friends.

Brenda has given us all a peace of her heart. And we will carry that piece on our journey. You will feel it in all the great things you do and see. Close your eyes and see her beautiful smile.
Sweet dreams Sunshine.xo

Randy and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. My condolences to you all as you hold onto your memories. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

My heart is heavy with hearing of the passing of Brenda. . She certainly was brave and battled through all the years with grace. She was a loving, caring soul that will be missed. We will hold onto our memories and smile when we think of her. Our deepest condolences to everyone.

My life is better for knowing Brenda. Yesterday I read something that really touched my heart because it made me think of Brenda. It was something to the effect of…… “whatever you treasured in someone who is gone, then bring those things into your own life”. Brenda was the most giving, positive, selfless, smiling, fun-loving, hard-working people I have had the joy of knowing. And I am going to try to be more like Brenda in my own life.

Randy and family, my heart breaks for you during this most difficult time. But please know how many people treasured Brenda, and how many lives she made better, just for knowing her. I send you peace and love during this difficult time. xo

I met Brenda in Business School in 1984 and saw her from time to time at the formal and informal reunions of the ’85 grad class.

During one of the informal gatherings, I learned of the incredible health journey that Brenda had been on. What amazed me was how peaceful she was with her battle; how confident and optimistic. We spoke for longer that night than we did in our two years together in school. Before leaving, I re-approached her and said something that I don’t commonly say to people: “I think you are beautiful”, before tears welled up for both of us. Later, we exchanged a couple of messages, the last being in 2013 when I asked how she was doing. “Overall life is good – we are very blessed”, she wrote, before telling me that she was “dealing with some health challenges again” but remaining ever so strong and positive. What a remarkably strong spirit she carried and how grateful I am to have been touched by it.

To Randy, Oriah, Jamie and all who loved her, my deepest condolences.

Randy and Family
Our neighbours Ann & Bart DeVries:

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you on the passing of Brenda.
She certainly put up a courageous fight.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at his difficult, sad time.

Dear Randy, Jamie and Oriah,

Brenda was such a caring, compassionate soul who loved each of you so much. Her beautiful smile, zest for life, and sense of humour will always be remembered. I’m so very grateful for the numerous memories I have of Brenda and will cherish each one of them. Brenda has had such an amazing impact on this world and has touched so many lives in her very short time here on earth. I’m honoured and blessed to have known Brenda. May she now be free to experience the next chapter and fly with the angels. We love you Brenda.

My deepest sympathies to all of Brenda’s family. Your loss is great and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I met Brenda in Gr 9, a smiling, effervescent personality. We shared most classes for those 5 years. Our career paths and geography lead us in different directions. Several years ago I had heard of her fight and my heart ached for her. We connected on FB. Four years ago I faced my own challenge with cancer. Brenda graciously answered my questions. So many others were blessed by her too. She will be sorely missed.

To our Parsons family… we are profoundly saddened to hear of Brenda’s passing. Her courage throughout this battle was an inspiration to all of us. Love to all of you in this difficult time… our thoughts are with you.
Love, the Hurst boys.

Dear Randy, Jamie and family,
My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. Brenda’s spirit has always shone so brightly and she continues to inspire me to be a better person. I remember my mom describing Brenda the first time she met her – her warmth and sincerity and all the wonderful work she did in the community. That was many, many years ago and Brenda’s warmth, sincerity and genuine desire to help others only grew. What an amazing woman. What an inspiration. May the love and support of all those who Brenda touched, surround you now.

Dear Randy,

Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Brenda. Even though we had not personally met Brenda, having known you Randy for so many years, we had a glimpse into her journey and what she meant to you. We know she was a wonderful and loving person. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
God Bless.

Brenda u will be missed more than u know. If u we’re lucky enough to be in her presence then u knew how great she really was. Randy and family I will always cherish all our great memories we had as they were always a blast. Brenda Please give Ralph a hug for me.

To the Parson and Pinder families.
We were saddened to hear about Brenda.
With heavy hearts we are thinking of you all and send our condolences.

Dear Randy and family, I am so grateful to have known Brenda through all these years and I’m going to miss her.
I learned something about grace and determination every time I saw her, and her advice to focus on gratitude is something I will always carry with me. I hope you are surrounded by the comfort of family and friends at this difficult time. All my love, Angela

Dear Randy & families. It was with great sadness I heard the news about Brenda. I am thinking of you all and send my condolences. She will be missed by many.

To Randy and Family:
Brenda was such a treasure and made us smile each time we spoke of her. Our thoughts are with all of you, and with Brenda who is no longer suffering. We will deeply miss the special light that was Brenda. With much love, Barb & Scot Steele

To the Pinder and Parsons family:
We are sad to hear of the passing of Brenda, and want you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time.

If ever there was a person who knew how to let her soul shine, it was Brenda. It has been our distinct privilege to have known her for 25 years.

Our deepest sympathies to Randy and Family.

Dear Randy, Jamie, Oriah and the Pinder and Parsons families,
I am heartbroken for all of you. Brenda touched us with her kindness and genuine, caring manner. And in turn, we were inspired by her courage and her fighting spirit. What a legacy she has left behind, evident by the many messages and posts. I’m sorry I can’t be there in person, but I’m sending love and hugs to all of you at this sad time. With my deepest sympathy, Pam

It was an honour and a privilege to serve on the Board at Gilda’s under Brenda’s leadership. Her commitment to making the lives of those dealing with cancer better, despite her own battle, was inspirational. She will be dearly missed but she was never a victim of the disease. Safe home Brenda.

To Randy and family I am so sorry to hear about Brenda, you have our deepest sympathy. Brenda offered me encouragement and provided me with knowledge which was much needed and appreciated. My thoughts are with you in this very sad time.

Randy, I was so very sad to hear of your loss, but I also have a trove of memories about Brenda and you. Take good care of yourself my friend.

We are deeply saddened to hear of Brenda’s passing. We have such wonderful memories of Brenda and especially her beautiful smile. We will never forget our golf trip to Gatlinburg Randy when the four of us were golfing together and the golf ball went right through the windshield of the golf cart. Brenda was a true fighter & an inspiration to so many. We are thinking of all of you.

I am so very saddened by hearing of the passing of Brenda. I am so grateful to have known such a great person, our many talks about life and her thoughtfulness and caring about my well-being even during her fight always made me think of what a wonderful, selfless beautiful woman and spirit she had and was. Her drive to better herself and strengthen the people around her was always present. I hope you are sitting with Ollie by a lake, listening to the sounds of nature. Thinking of all her family and friends she has left behind. I feel truly blessed to have known you, Brenda, you make and made this world better.xoxooxxoxooxox

Randy, Jaimie and Family,
So deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Brenda had a courageous spirit and a ready smile. Such a lovely lady.

To Randy and Family:
Brenda had a great smile and was always willing to chat. I am a volunteer at Gilda’s Club. Brenda would have a smile for me as she came in the club. I will miss her .
Ross