Memorials

BRANDOW-In loving memory of a dear husband and father James Alvin Austin who passed away suddenly on July 16, 1972.
We cannot say, and we will not say
That he is dead,--he is just away!
With a cheery smile,
And a wave of the hand,
He was wandered into an unknown land.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by wife Susan, son James Jr., and daughters Arlene, Patricia and Lynn Marie.
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

BRANDOW-In memory of a beloved husband and father, James Alvin Austin, who passed away July 16, 1972.
He is gone but not forgotten
And, as dawns another year,
In our lonely hours of thinking,
Thoughts of him are always near.
Days of sadness will come o’er us.
Many think the wound is healed,
But they little know the sorrow,
That lies in the heart concealed.
Ever remembered by wife, Susan and children, Jimmie, Arlene, Patsy and Lynn Marie.
The Manitoulin Expositor, July 11, 1974
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

BRANDOW--In loving memory of our dear parents James Alvin Austin and Susan Nellie
The special days will not return
of when we were together,
But with the love that is in our hearts,
And the memories that we treasure,
Each of us, in our own special way
Remember you with love today.
Dad passed away on July 16, 1972 and
Mom passed away on August 23, 1984.
Our parents will be forever in our hearts.
Always lovingly remembered and sadly missed by children James, Arlene Patsy, Lynn and Family
Manitoulin Expositor, August 21, 2002

BRANDOW--In loving memory of our parents Susan Nellie Brandow (Migwans), August 23,1984, and James Alvin Austin Brandow, July 16, 1972.
They are gone but not forgotten
25 years for Mom and 37 years for Dad
Loving memories never die
As years roll on and days pass by.
In our hearts a memory is kept
Of the ones we love and will never forget.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by their children, Jim, Arleen, Patsy and Lynn
Manitoulin Expositor, July 18, 2009

--Art Breathat, June 5, 2003, Brother and Uncle. Jimmy Davis, Nov 16, 2004, Hubby, Step Dad and Step Grandpa. Gerald Breathat, June 8, 2006, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.
We planted the pansies again this year; yellow for you, Art, purple for my Jimmy and added white this year for you, Dad. Our simple tribute to the yesterdays we all enjoyed. They say that memories are the windows to our past. The view from here, although terribly lonely at times, is wonderfully filled with all the little fragments of our lives together. So many things- a flock of geese overhead, a good fishing story, a beautiful doe and her fawn, the flight of a hummingbird, the laughter and joy of all the kids, grandkids and great grandkids all together, the passing of a big rig traveling to destinations unknown, and yes, even following a slow moving vehicle, all bring a little smile to our hearts. I close my eyes and imagine the three of you sharing a drink and a joke or two over a good game of cards. I know you're watching over us- I feel it everyday. Just wanted to let you know we all love you and miss you very much and always will -Forever and a day! XXOO Peggy and Family XXOO
Manitoulin Expositor, June 13, 2007

BREATHAT--In loving memory of a sister, aunt and great aunt, Ina who passed away December 12, 1994.
Those whom we love go out of sight
but never our of mind.
They are cherished in the hearts,
of those you left behind.
A little tribute small and tender
just to say we still remember
No longer in our lives to share
But in our hearts, you're always there.
--Always remembered by Doreen, George and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 11, 2002

BREATHAT--In loving memory of a dear sister, aunt and great aunt Ina, who passed away December 12, 1994.
Dearer still as the years depart
She lives forever in our hearts.
We treasure still with love sincere
Beautiful memories of her so dear.
While you rest and peacefully sleep
Your loving memory we will always keep.
Lovingly remembered by Doreen, George and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 22, 2004

BREATHAT--In loving memory of a sister, aunt and great aunt, Ina who passed away December 12, 1994.
Those we love are never lost to us.
We think of her in so many special ways.
In memories that will never be gone
For everywhere her special love lives on.
Lovingly remembered by Doreen, George and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 14, 2005

BROWN--In loving memory of dear parents and grandparents, Duff and Marion, who left us March 3, 1979.
“Silent thoughts of years together
Hold memories that will last forever.”
Sadly missed by Frank and Jean Brown, and Ruth and Craig Pettis and girls.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 20, 1980

BROWN--In memory of Dufferin and Marion Brown who passed away March 3, 1979.
The depth of sorrow we still can feel
Of the loss of those we loved so well
And while they sleep a peaceful sleep
Their memory I shall always keep.
Fondly remembered by Kay McColeman.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 27, 1980

In loving memory of Jack BROWN and Anne Wilkin.
A year has come and gone,
But you are still here in our hearts forever.
--From the Hodder family.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 11, 2002

GILCHRIST BROWN--In memory of a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and friend, Sharon Gilchrist Brown, April 20, 1961 - August 18, 2008.
If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday and you
A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried
Neither will a thousand tears
We know because we've cried
You left behind our broken hearts
And happy memories too
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted you.
Love Mom and Dad, Sarah, Lorna, David, Alma and our families.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 19, 2009

BROWN-In loving memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather, Stan Brown who passed away Feb. 9, 1970.
Though his smile has gone forever,
And his hand we cannot touch
His memory is our keepsake
With which we will never part
God has him in his keeping
We have him in our hearts
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Alvern, son Goldy, daughter-in-law Joyce, Grandchildren Garfield, Nancy, Peggy and Robbie.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 6, 1980
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

BRYAN--In memory of Elizabeth Joan Bryan, May 3, 1999.
You can shed tears that she is gone,
Or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she is gone,
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what she would want, smile, open you eyes, love and go on.
Though it still hurts mom, we cherish your memory and will never forget your love. Deeply and forever in our thoughts Glen, Mona, Chris and Amber. P.S. Chris graduates and Amber is starting college this year. You would be so proud.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 3, 2006

BRYAN, JOHN (JACK)--In loving memory of John (Jack) Bryan, a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away September 8, 2003.
Though his smile is gone forever,
And his hand we cannot touch,
Still we have so many memories,
Of the one we loved so much.
His memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part;
God has him in His keeping,
We have him in our hearts.
Always remembered and loved by wife Phyllis, Wayne, Marlene and Bill, Gregory and Stevie, Jeffrey and Erica.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 8, 2004

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