It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Brenda Eileen McIntosh (née Turner) who passed away peacefully at the Huron Hospice (Bender House) on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, with the love of her family surrounding her.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Jim; daughter Carol Leeming (Tim Cook), and son Ross (Barb) McIntosh.
Dear grandmother of Jessie (Jeff) Greidanus, Laura Leeming, and Troy Leeming (Davis Steffler); Kirsten and Dugald McIntosh; and dear great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Mary (Lawrence) Butt. Brenda will also be remembered by nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Brenda will be missed by their beloved dog Taffy (who is always waiting for crusts after breakfast and to lick a plate clean) and cat Benji (who is always getting into trouble).
Brenda is predeceased by her parents Bill and Hazel Turner; brother Ron Turner; father and mother-in law James C & Vera McIntosh.
Brenda was born in Guelph, November 15th, 1939, to her parents William (Bill) Turner and Hazel and grew up on Kathleen Street. Brenda first worked at a car dealership, then got a job as a Secretary at the University of Guelph in the Poultry Department where she met her future husband Jim. She worked there for 5 years before moving to Tuckersmith Township to Jim’s family farm where she got married and started her family. Brenda kept busy for many years in their home office working as Deputy Clerk for the Township of Tuckersmith when Jim was Township Clerk.
Brenda became a farmer and helped Jim grow their farming business. Together, they spent many long days getting crops planted and harvested, and working in the pullet or layer barns. She also enjoyed sewing, reading, and baking and had treats to offer anyone who came in her door. Brenda was involved in the community and served as the President of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, a Board Member of the Van Egmond House-Museum and a member of the Seaforth & District Horticultural Society.
Brenda and Jim retired from the farm to Egmondville, met new great neighbours and spent time finishing crosswords or word-search’s together while watching YouTube orchestra performances from Andre Reiu, OR going out for a tour in their much-loved red mustang convertible. Of all their travels, Brenda and Jim most enjoyed the many many years they drove their truck and camper trailer to Texas for the winter, met up with neighbours, made new friends and many cherished memories.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Candi Flynn and the staff and volunteers at the Clinton Hospital and the Huron Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held at the Seaforth and District Community Centre, 122 Duke Street, on Sunday, April 28th with words of remembrance at 2PM and come and go reception to immediately follow from 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Haskett Funeral Home, SEAFORTH entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Huron Hospice or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Helen Craig
Jim ,Ross and Barb and family, Carol and family. My sincere sympathy to the family. Helen Craig
Bill and Kim Preszcator
We are thinking of your family at this sad time. May your memories make you smile
again.
Anne Gowland
Dear Jim, Carol, Ross and families; we were very sorry to hear of the passing of Brenda and send our sincere condolences . Brenda was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile who always made you feel welcome. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Julie Wharton
Carol and Family. So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Try to keep your memories close.
Julie & Steve Wharton
Linda Dillon
Jim, Carol and Ross
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Brenda definitely lit up the room wherever she went. Cherish those precious memories you shared together.
Larry and Linda Dillon
Tony McQuail
Dear Jim and Family,
Its a long time since you befriended a young construction worker back in 1973. Brenda and Jim were both mentors through the Federation of Agriculture and a tag team of farm leaders. I am saddened at your loss and gladdened for the years of encouragement and friendship.
Alice Mwaniki
To James, Carol, Ross and family
My sincere condolences to you all. Great memories of Brenda and Jim. They welcomed us to Huron and my kids enjoyed playing with Taffy and a ride in Mustang. May Brenda rest well. Will keep your family in my prayers.
Christine Baes
Dear Jim and McIntosh / Turner Families,
On behalf of the Department of Animal Biosciences in the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph, I extend our sincere condolences to you and your families.
We are saddened by this loss, and are so grateful for the generosity Jim and Brenda have shared with us, and which have helped change the lives of so many students.
With our deepest sympathies,
Christine Baes, on behalf of the Department of Animal Biosciences
Wayne Caldwell
Dear Jim and Carol and families
We were saddened to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was an engaged, kind and giving person. I had the good fortune of knowing her through her work in Huron County and also through the support of Jim and Brenda at the University of Guelph. Her contributions and leadership – both local and provincial – will be missed. With our deepest sympathies.
Wayne and Deborah Caldwell
Cindy Fisher
Dear Jim, Carol, Ross – sincere sympathy to the McIntosh families on the passing of your dear wife, mother and grandmother Brenda. Such contributions she gave to the agricultural and historical community groups and organizations – she will be missed, Cindy Fisher and Con Melady
Dave & Darlene McCowan
Throughout the years we have enjoyed ours times spent with Brenda and Jim…on the farm, on the boat and many other occasions. We will cherish our memories always. Our sincere condolences to Jim and family. May your memories with Brenda bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Love Dave, Darlene, Kalli and Jack
Herman and Martha Buitenhuis
Our sincere condolences Jim, to you and your family on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Brenda holds a special place in our hearts.
Sheila Peter Mccowan
So sorry for your loss she will be sadly missed
Margaret Eldridge
Dear Jim and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brenda.
Our sincerest sympathy and condolences are being sent your way.
Terry and Margaret Eldridge
Ben & Arlene van den Akker
Dear Jim and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Brenda was a delightful and friendly person. We chatted many times while walking and for sure when the convertible went by. Brenda will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ben and Arlene
Seth D. McKinley
Dear Jim, Carol, Ross and families,
My heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Brenda.
I have many happy memories of farm life at McIntosh Poultry Farms Ltd – early morning chores and late nights helping with harvest. Picking eggs, picking stones, catching chickens, field work, fixing equipment, welding, building, wiring, plumbing … and a 1000 other things … the best education I received anywhere was on your farm!
Jim; you and Brenda were a great team and you accomplished a lot together in your 62 years. You helped a lot of people along the way – I owe much of my life’s successes to lessons learned working for you and Brenda – thank you.
Wishing you comfort and God’s blessing in the days ahead.
Warmly,
SDM
Joyce Feltz
Sincere sympathy to the McIntosh family during this sad time. Brenda will be missed by many.
Joyce Feltz
John & Jane Hoggart
Dear McIntosh Families: Thinking of you during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy.
Wayne & Esther Cantelon
Jim, Carol, Ross and families
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Brenda. She was involved in many organizations over the years and was so generous. She will be missed and fondly remembered by many. Thinking of you all at this difficult time!
Terry Johnston
Warm thoughts and many memories from sharing a trip to Quebec City with my SDHS history class. Brenda was a great travel companion. Sorry for your loss .
Robert and Judith McCartney
Jim and family:
It is with great sadness we received notice of Barb’s passing. We are sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Anne Middegaal
Jim, Carol and Ross, we were so sorry to hear of your loss of Brenda. Remember the good times
Jim Papple
Thinking of you Jim, Carol, Ross and families at this very sad time. Jim and Janet Papple
Carl Richardson
Jim and family.
My heart goes out to you in this most difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Ron & Sandy Neeb
Great Memories of Brenda & Jim at Victoria Palms
Deepest Sympathy
Scott & Donna Houghton
Dear Jim, Carol, Ross and family,
Very sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a lovely woman who was welcoming to any of us that stopped in to the farm for a chat. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Janet & Larry McClinchey
Jim, Carol, Ross and families
We are sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing.
Thinking of you all. Cherish the memories.
Brenda Ward Mason
Dear Jim and family
Brenda was a mentor to myself and many other females who either partnered, managed or owned a farm. Her caring and compassion particularly during the 80’s when families were facing interest rates of 20% will always remembered.
Sending my deepest condolences.
Brenda Ward Mason
Henry A Mero
What a sad loss of a very great, one of a kind, lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to You ,Jim and family as We share Your loss.
Ron Riley and Family
To Jim and family – Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Brenda. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Jen Lamb
Brenda was such a lovely person. I will miss seeing her. Sincere condolences to Jim and the whole family (Sweet Taffy and Benji too!).
Mike Weiler
Dear Jim and Family,
Our sincere condolences at this time. You are great neighbours and we will miss seeing Brenda rip by in the Mustang and our chats at the mail box. Brenda always had a kind smile and she always took an interest in our family. What a great lady!
Mike, Liza, Julia, Sarah and Kate Weiler
Barbara Desjardins
We are sorry for your loss…..and wishing all your beautiful memories can somehow offer some comfort to you. Sincerely, Barbara Desjardins and Bill Hayden
Joe Steffler.
Jim, Carol, and Troy all your family. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family on passing of Brenda a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed.
Rest In Peace Brenda,
Joe Steffler Jo
Willy Van Klooster
Dear Jim and family,
It was such a pleasure to get to know Brenda a little these last few years since I began working at Huron Hospice. You have been such good friends and supporters of the hospice especially as we expanded to include residence care since 2018. I loved how interested Brenda was to keep informed about developments at the hospice and her community generally.
Condolences from all of us at Huron Hospice – the board, staff and volunteers. I will look forward to attending the Celebration of Life in April.
Kathy O'Reilly
Jim, Carol, Ross and families,
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to all of you. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg and Kathy O’Reilly
Jim and Nancy Newman
Sorry to hear of the passing of Brenda. Our thoughts are with you and your Family, Jim, at this time of loss. Jim and Nancy Newman
Dan and Nellie Evans
Carol, Ross and Barb, and families, we are so sorry to learn of your loss.
Pam Carnochan
Carol and Ross and families. We are so sorry to hear this news. You are in our hearts
Gerda Vanden Hoven
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Even though it was expected it is still a final farewell. Brenda leaves you with many loving memories that can help ease the pain of her loss. We will miss chats and visits and playing cards. Sending sincere sympathy to all her family and friends. Cor and Gerda
George & Marion Arnold
Jim & Family;
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Brenda’s illness and subsequent passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
George & Marion Arnold
Barry and Brenna Vincent
To the McIntosh and Leeming families,
Our sincerest condolences in the passing of Brenda. Cherish the wonderful family memories to bring you comfort and peace.
Carolanne Doig
To all in the McIntosh families my sincere sympathy at this time.
Tom and Twyla Phillips
We are sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing and offer our condolences to Jim and family.
Gerald & Mary Ellen Zielman
Jim, Carol , Ross, and families,
Please accept our sincere sympathies in the loss of your wife, mom and grandma. May the memories you have be a treasure in your heart forever.
JOHN STADELMANN
John and Sheron Stadelmann
Jim sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing . It was a pleasure working with Brenda at the Van Egmond House making meat pies together. You have our condolences.
John and Sheron
Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Jim and Family our sincere condolences in the loss of Brenda.
Ken Papple
Jim and family my sincere sympathy as you mourn the loss of Brenda. Do cherish the many good memories.
Matt and Aimee Townsend and family
Jim, Carol, Ross and families, please accept our condolences. I’m reflecting upon memories of the hours Brenda spent driving the tractor what seemed liked miles up and down the fields while we picked stones, often while she yelled at Cleo (one of many poodles the family owned) to come back as she roamed away. Thoughts of the volumes of data that Jim and Brenda collected for the farming operation that needed recorded and also the homemade milkshakes she would often provide after the chickens were caught. I giggle at the last as I’m sure those milkshakes contained eggs if I’m not mistaken. Oh the irony! Keep the memories close to your heart. I’m sure you will find comfort in them as I have.
Hugo Menheere
Jim and family,
Sincere condolences with the loss of Brenda, may she rest in peace.
Hugo Menheere.
Wanda Dietz
Jim, Carol, Ross and families, my Sincere Sympathy to all of you with the loss of Brenda.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Dietz
John and Di Brown
Jim and Family: we are so sorry to hear that Brenda has passed away. We have not seen you for a few years but we have lots of wonderful memories of pot lucks at the “White House”, Christmas dinner with our Texas family and TAFFY which was held at your place. And so many more good memories for you to hold close to your heart. Our sincere condolences to your family. Wishing Brenda a soft journey.
Marian and Brian Keller
Our sincere condolences to you Jim and family.
Doug & Anne McGregor
Dear Jim, Carol, Ross, & family,
Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Cherish all your memories and they will become treasures in your heart forever.
Tom and Joyce Workman
Jim, Carol, Ross and families
We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Brenda.
Our thoughts our with you all at this sad time.
Tom and Joyce
Jane and Len Muegge
Jim, Carol, Ross and families – Brenda was an amazing lady! We’re so saddened to hear of your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane and Len Muegge
Carol Maclean
Sympathy to all of you so sorry for your loss thinking of all of you.
Roger & Betty Nelson
Jim & family, we are so very sorry to learn that Brenda has passed. We remember all the good times we shared in Texas and while fishing in Canada. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Roger & Betty
Gord and Susan Dick
Jim and Family
Our condolences to you and your family at this time.
May the memories that your shared together carry you through the days ahead.
Marion Perrie
Jim: We have not been in touch recently so this was a real shock. Sending sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Brenda. She was a real gem and will be missed by so many. May God comfort you at this most difficult time.
Bill and Rowena Wallace
Our sincere condolences to Jim, Carol,Ross and families
Allan and Karen Carter
Sending our condolences to Jim, Carol, Ross and Families. Cherish the memories.
Allan and Karen Carter
Fred & Kathy Lobb
Fred and Kathy Lobb are saddened to read of Brenda’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Sincerest sympathy to you Jim and all your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely Gordon & Irma Pryce
Catherine Melady
Jim & Family
My deepest sympathy, thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Catherine Melady
Kelly & Kevin Butt
We are sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to Jim, Carol, Ross and their family. May the happy memories that you have of Brenda help you in the difficult days ahead.
Don & Jeannie Papple
Jim, Carol, Ross and families.
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. May you feel God’s peace and comfort at this time.
Ruth Smith
Jim and the mcintosh famiky.
thinking of you at this sad time.
Sincerely RUth SMith.
Paul and Kathy Dodds
Jim and families. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Hold all the good memories close in your hearts
Paul & Kathy
Lynne Godkin
Jim, Carol, Ross and families:
Our deepest sympathies to you all with Brenda’s passing. She was an amazing lady with such an abundance of energy. So many organizations benefitted from her involvement and expertise. Keeping you all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Lynne & Ron Godkin
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Jim,, Carol, Ross and families: Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Brenda was a kind and friendly woman never hesitating to stop and chat or give a wave. She was generous in volunteering her time in the community and she will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you.
Jill ARMSTRONG
My deepest sympathy.
John and Colleen Schenk
Sincerest condolences to Jim and the family. John and I were so saddened to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed.
Neil Loretta Dolmage
Jim, Carol, Ross
Our sincere condolences to you All. Will miss our visits with Brenda, especially during summer on the
patio. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Neil & Loretta
Charlene O'Reilly
Our sincere condolences to you Jim, Carol, Ross, Barb and families. We’ve always felt very lucky to have such great neighbours. Brenda was always up for a chat when we were kids and adults. Her smile and chuckles were contagious, and she will be missed.
Berne and Doris McKinley
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time!
Tina Driscoll
Sending my deepest sympathy to you all at this time. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Jill Jervis
Sending sincere condolences to the whole McIntosh Family , she will be greatly missed. Dave&Jill Jervis
Paul Nairn
Jim, Carol, Ross and families – my deepest sympathy on the passing of Brenda, she made a difference in the lives of many.
Joe and Mary Ryan
To McIntosh Family . Sorry to hear of loss of your wife ,mother and grandmother. Cherish your memories.
Ray/Debbie Chartrand
Jim and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of Brenda, May all of your memories with her bring you some peace and comfort.
Sue Riley
Ross, Barb & family-thinking of you during this difficult time.
Brian Moore
Carol, Ross and Jim you have my deepest sympathies.
Kathy Smith
Jim and Family
We are so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, Mark and Kathy Smith.
Heather MacLeod
Jim and family, my condolences on Brenda’s passing. I remember when she came to Tuckersmith township to live. She always had a kind word when I would meet her at various functions in the area.
Jeremy & Heather Baxter
Jim, Carol, Ross and Families
Sending our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Sending sincere condolences to the McIntosh family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather McMillan
Sending our heartfelt sympathies to you all, on your loss of a wonderful wife, mom and grandmother.
Brenda will be dearly missed by so many.
Bill & Heather McMillan
Janice Carnochan
Jim, Carol, Ross and families,
Sending our sincere condolences .
Great friend, great neighbour.
She will be missed.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Merv and Maureen Agar
Our thoughts are with family and friends of Brenda at this sad time. Always a big wave and smile for neighbours from the cherished red convertible as Brenda and Jim drove down our street! A memory to cherish! Our Deepest Sympathy.
Merv and Maureen Agar
Joy Ross
Dear Jim, Carol, Ross and families, my sympathies to you on the passing of Brenda, She was a great lady, always willing to help in any way, My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
Jim, Carol, Ross and all of the family, we are saddened to hear of your loss of Brenda. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Terry-J- Smith
Sorry for your loss. I remember going to Toronto to the O F A meeting with Brenda as a Junior Farmer Rep. We will miss Brenda dearly. Terry & Sandra Smith.
Marilyn Horne
Jim, Carol, Ross and families:
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a good support for my mom when she helped to get an article published in Canadian Living Magazine about the turkey suppers at Egmondville United Church. I’m sure she will be missed by many. My sympathies to all.
Marilyn (Durst) Horne
Doug and Rosalie
We are sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing and offer our sympathy and condolences to Jim and family.
Maureen Wildfong
Jim. Carol, Ross and family
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Thinking of you at this very sad time
Ron and Ann Thompson
Our sympathy to the Mcintosh and Leeming families. Thinking of all of you.
Ann and Ron Thompson
Marie & Neil McGavin
Sending sincere sympathy to the McIntosh family,
Brenda was involved in her community of Seaforth and area. She and Jim shared a love of agriculture and she was a willing and able participant in local organizations.
Hugs to all.
Marie and Neil
Brian and Shelley McGavin
Sending our most sincere condolence’s as you mourn the loss of Brenda.
Maggie Nigh
Dear Jim and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of Brenda will always remember her smile and work ethic.
Mary Ann and Carmen Drost
To the McIntosh family. Our sincere condolences with the loss of your Wife, Mother and (great) Grandmother. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Karen, John, & Steve Menheere
Dear Jim, Carol, and Ross
So sorry to hear about Brenda. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Judy and Kevin Stirling
Jim, Carol, Ross and your families
Sending our sincerest condolences to you all.
We will miss our very kind sweet neighbour.
Kevin, Judy, Owen and Ava
John and Moranne Duddy
John and Moranne Duddy
Jim, Carol, Ross and Families,
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Brenda and Jim ( and also Jim Snr. and Vera )
were so kind and welcoming to us when we arrived in Tuckersmith Township as new
Immigrants from N. Ireland ( 55 years ago ). Rest in peace Brenda.
Blaine & Leisa Stephenson
Jim, Carol, Ross and families,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Brenda. She was a remarkable person who gave so much to so many organizations. Her generous spirit and out going personality will not be forgotten.
Blaine & Leisa
Julie Consitt
My deepest sympathies to you all, sending love to you❤️
Pete & Tammy Martene
Jim, Carol, Ross and families
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this time. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace.
Pete and Tammy Martene
Sue & Rob Nigh
It’s hard to express how great neighbours , friends and employers the McIntosh family has been to our family! Jim you always have a smile and Brenda was the same . Our sympathies go out to your family ❤️ Brenda will be missed by so many people
Lisa Harper
Hi Jim – I am so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing, please accept my condolences. Sending love and prayers to your whole family.
Jacquelyne Mitchell
Jim and Family . My heartfelt condolence to you all Brenda was a good and caring friend, and a compassionate ,kind lady My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time Sincerely Jacquelyne Mithell
carol McGregor Scott
Carol and FamiIy So sorry or your loss. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Feltz
Jim and Family
I am so sorry for the loss of a lovely lady. She will be greatly missed
Much love
Kathy Feltz (Wayne)
Liz Moir
Sincere condolences Carol, Ross and families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Liz Moir
Caroline Peterson
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all as you remember your Mom/Grandmother.
Caroline, Anna and Malcolm Peterson
Erma Watson
So sorry to hear of your loss of Brenda. Thinking of you and your family.
Sandra Henderson
Jim, Carol, Ross and families
Deepest sympathies to all of you at this time, you are all in our thoughts, prayers and heart
Sandi & Jeff Henderson
Julie Wharton
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I remember meeting your mom and dad a few times when we hung out during.our high school days. Sending hugs to Carol and family.
Peter and Janis Bisback
Dear McIntosh Family. Sending you all condolences in the loss of your wonderful wife and mother and grandmother. She was a generous person who gave her time happily and she and her husband were generous to many organizations over the years.
it was a privilege to know her.
Jack and Fran Malone
Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends who knew her , in this great loss.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Jim and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Tracey Mckee
I’m so sorry to hear. Our condolences
Tracey (sills ) and Jeff McKee
Anne dayman
Barb and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts