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Oliver BRERTTON
February 18, 1938 - January 28, 2021
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On January 28, 2021, Mr. Oliver Brertton of Saddle Lake passed away at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eliza Brertton (nee Delver); 5 children, Evelyn (Les) Johnston, Kathleen (Ernest) Gadwa, Sharon Brertton, Leona Brertton & Walter (Cesley) Brertton; grandchildren, Lisa, Ovide, Nikki, Charlie, Kolten, Thomas, Danielle, Taleah, Dawson, Roman, Ebonie, Samson & Malachi; great-grandchildren, Dallas, Natasha, Darian, Royce, Matthew, Chloe, Kauis, McKayla, Tommy, Iyla, Peter, Oliver, Kai, Kaiden, Micah, Nicole, Emma, Mabeline, Novan, Setrine & Andrew; great-great -grandchild, Xavier; siblings, Florence Moses, Sylvia Brertton, Doreen Nayawatatic, Doris Nayawatatic & Richard Jackson. Mr. Brertton was predeceased by his parents, Albert Nayawatatic (Brertton) & Sarah Giant; siblings, Raymond Giant, Henry Giant, Robert Giant, George Brertton, Freddy Jackson, Yvonne Brertton, Bruce Brertton & Dennis Brertton; grandchildren, Charlie Gadwa & Nikki Gadwa. A Private Funeral Service will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul. Pastor Allan O’Soup will be officiating, with interment in United Church Cemetery, Saddle Lake. Those wishing to view the service may do so by livestream on Wednesday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m. at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82321964235?pwd=ajdzb1Z2VVdaMExJbjhaSkdMUURBUT09 (Passcode: 274715). To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
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From: Judy Bogdan
Relation: Taught his great grand children.
My deepest sympathies to all of the family. Mr. Brertton would visit the classroom on numerous occasions. He was truly a gentle man with love for all of humanity. He walked in God’s light and was humble, compassionate, caring and an elder who was humble and kind in every way. May he RIP and may all of you cherish his memory in your hearts forever.
From: Roberta Brosseau
Relation: Family friend
With heartfelt sympathy to the Brertton family. We remember Mr. Brertton as a kind, gentle and caring friend to our family. May you all find comfort in his memory.
From: Cathy Brosseau
Relation: Family friend
Sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you.
From: Patricia G. Cardinal
Relation: My neighbour
May our Father in Heaven bless your family and give you all a peace that passes all understanding….
From: Bonnie Hermiston
To Eliza and the Brertton family:
We were saddened to hear of Oliver’s sudden passing. Our family has fond memories of time spent together with him and Eliza, while camping at Lac Des Isles, SK. We enjoyed the beauty of the place, the pleasure of camp food, and laughter from good hearted joking. Oliver definitely had a gift for finding humour in the most unexpected of places in ordinary life. He was a gifted marksman, and in that same way, the humour arrived before you could see it coming or knew what had just happened.
Our last conversation was a pleasant one…standing beside a freshly tilled garden in Saddle Lake, afternoon sun filtering through the trees, and his grandson and great grandson nearby. We talked of gardening, nature (wild onions in particular), and our families before I carried on my way towards home. Oliver looked well and was clearly happy.
We know he was dearly loved and will be missed beyond words.
We mourn with you.
Sincerely,
Bonnie & Bill Hermiston
From: Jody
Relation: Niece
My sincere condolences to my auntie and family, going to miss uncle an his beautiful singing
From: Brian Baron
Relation: Friend
So sad! Oliver was one of my favourite people!
From: Joe Erbach ( Bacon Joe )
Relation: selling bacon in Saddle Lake
sending my condolence
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