Obituary of Heather Brereton

BRERETON, Heather Anne (nee Maybee)- Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of William (Bill) Brereton for 48 years, cherished mother of twins, Corrie Brereton (Andrew Hamilton) and the Rev. Daniel Brereton (James Anok), proud grandmother of Iain Brown and dear sister of Fred Maybee and the late Roy, Helen and Malcolm. Heather worked for many years with Scotiabank and was a long time coach with the Port Hope Figure Skating Club. A stylish, vibrant woman with an infectious laugh and a tender heart for anyone in need, Heather suffered a brain aneurysm in 2013 that left her paralyzed. Despite this, she maintained a fighting spirit, mischievous sense of humour and bright smile until her final days, continuing to inspire and delight those around her. Following cremation, a Memorial Service and Reception will be held Friday, November 25th, 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 33 Pine St. North, Port Hope. In memory of Heather donations can be made to Hope Street Terrace, where she received such devoted care. A link is provided on her memorial webpage to contact Hope Street Terrace directly regarding memorial donations. (These donations will be accepted by mail via cheque only to the address listed at their website. Please note "Music Therapy" in the memo area of your cheque. Note that this is not a charitable organization and as such no tax receipt will be issued, however this gift will provide for future peace and comfort of residents of Hope Street Terrace) Please share in your memories, photos and sentiments of Heather here at her memorial website. Your participation in creating her legacy is appreciated by her family.