• Henry Thomas Brenton

    November 22, 2023
  • It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Henry Thomas Brenton, age 65 years, at the Health Sciences Centre on November 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
    Henry is predeceased by his parents Henry and Agnes(Harston) and his first wife Betty(Kelly) Brenton.
    Henry was a family man, a devoted husband, a loving brother, father and grandfather. He will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Effie, daughters Andrea(Kenny), Karley(Ben), Amber(Evan) and son Chris(Stephanie), the joys of his life, his grandchildren: Henry, Benjamin, Quentin, Sophie and Sullivan, brothers: Aubrey, Gerard(Edwina),John (Margaret), sisters: Margaret Shea, Mary Norman(Dominic), Joanne Brushett (George), Karen Brake (Fred), step mother Bernice Brenton, step brothers: Brendon Loder (Kimberly) Glen Loder (Shelly), step sisters: Lynette Loder (Cory) and Maureen Cloutier.
    Also leaving to mourn with years of special memories; the brothers and sisters in law of the White and Kelly families, all nieces and nephews, and several close, life-long friends, who all meant so much to him.
    Henry was actively involved in his communities. He served as President of the Federation of Labor on the Burin Peninsula, Chairperson of the South Coast District Council, was a member of the Marystown Fire Department, a member of the Green Mountain Lodge Committee and also served as a Counsellor and Mayor of Normans Cove/Long Cove for a number of years up until his passing.
    Anyone who was fortunate enough to meet Henry was instantly drawn to his positive outlook, wit, stories and jokes. He will be mourned by many.
    The family sends sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s for the care and compassion provided during this difficult time. In addition, the family would also like to thank the staff of the dialysis unit for their ongoing treatment over the past several years.
    Henry will be resting at the Good Sheppard Anglican Church, Normans Cove on Friday November 24, 2023, from 11 am to 9 pm and Saturday November 25, 2023, from 10 am to 12 noon. Funeral service will be held at the Good Sheppard Church, Normans Cove on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11 am.
    No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • 37 comments

    So sorry for the loss of a very special person. Henry was my escort for my high school graduation and he was a perfect gentleman. May he now rest in peace.

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    We are so sadden to hear of Henry's passing. He will be forever missed by all who knew him. Hugs to Effie and his entire Family.

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    Sending all my love to Henry's family and friends.

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    So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. Henry will surely be missed by all who have the pleasure of being in his company. Thinking and praying for you Effie and all your family. ♥️

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    I spent a lot of time at the Breton home growing up! Henry was always a gentle and kind man! My deepest condolences to his family and friends! RIP Henry 🙏

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    My dear friend iam so sorry for your loss.sending hugs to you and your family.Memories are a cherished commodity,hoping they will help get you all through this difficult time.❤️

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    To all of Henry’s family I send my sincere condolences. I was sadden to read of his passing. May your loving memories and faith give you strength in the days ahead. Rest in Peace Henry.

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    Our condolences to Effie her Family and Friends

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    Dear family and friends of Henry ..... We offer our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to each and every one of you as you mourn the loss of your beloved Henry. I grew up in Salt Pond and knew Henry as a child and a friend of my brother, Joseph. He was always so well mannered and courteous to young and old alike. In recent years I met him at my mother's funeral and a few run-ins at the grocery store. He was always so friendly and up for a little chat. May God Bless his family and may he rest in peace.

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    So sorry for your loss condolences to all the family. Big hugs and kisses Effie

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    My deepest condolences to Effie and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Hugs and blessings to you effie and family. Henry will be terribly missed by everyone around him. He was such a kind person. Another angel in heaven.

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    Sincere condolences to all the family on Henry’s passing. May all your precious memories help you through the difficult days ahead.

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    Sincere condolences Effie, to you and all your family. Henry was a lovely man and gone way to soon! May he Rest In Peace Hugs to you all! Love, Cynthia

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    So sorry to hear , Henry was a true gentleman, Thinking and praying for you Effie and family

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    So sorry for your loss. I only met Henry once but he left a lasting impression. He was a kind and helpful man. I’m sure he’ll be greatly missed by all that knew him 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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    Oh my dearest Effie, my heart is so full of sadness for you and the family. I pray you will get through this, in time. My love is full for you.

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    So sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He was a wonderful and kind man who always made you feel so welcome whenever our paths crossed. Biggest condolences to Effie and his family. May his gentle soul rest peacefully.

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    So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. Our condolences to the family.

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    Effie and families I was so heartbroken to hear of Henry’s sudden passing His smile would light up a room and his determination was an inspiration as he never let his health keep him down He truly was a hero. And I know he will be greatly missed.please accept my condolences Lots of love and hugs Cousin Paula and family.

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    Oh where do I start. My condolences to you all. Henry was such a loving man who loved his family so much. I love his sense of humour. More than once he made me laugh as I am sure he did to everyone who knew him. Rest easy now Henry. Good bye fir now until we meet again. Xoxoxo

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    Sending our deepest condolences to Andrea and Kenny and the entire Brenton family. Thinking of you Andrea and sending hugs. You and your dad had a special bond that will live in your memories and heart forever.

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    I’m so sorry to the entire family on the loss of what sounds like a great man! I never knew him but I do know his daughter Andrea!! I can only imagine what kind of man he was to have raised such an amazing person! My deepest condolences; and my thoughts and prayer to everyone who has been affected by such a loss :(

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    We are so saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. It was a pleasure to have known such a kind and gentle man. Our sincere condolences to Effie and all the family.

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    Dear Effie and family, I was so sorry to hear of Henry's passing, my heart hurts for all of you , I will always remember Henry from his big personality , big laugh and big structure , he reminded me so much of Dave that they could've been brothers. Then the dialysis , and the many burdens they both bore connected to that disease . You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead, Rest in Peace Henry and fly with the angels.

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    So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. Worked with Henry at the shipyard and through the labour movement here in Marystown. Always was there to help others and a great friend. Our condolences go out to his entire family. Rest in Peace Henry

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    So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. We are thinking of your family during this difficult time.

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    We were so sad to hear of Henry's passing. Such a huge loss. He was a big part of our lives for a lot of years. One of the best for sure. Always had a good laugh when we visited him and Effie. Being the trooper that he was, he rolled with all the punches healthwise. May he soar with the angels. Our thoughts are with you Andrea, Effie and all the family. ❤️🌹

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    Words can’t express how we feel about Henry’s passing. He was one in a million. If you met Henry once you never forgot him- his sense of humour and his storytelling were legendary. In recent years he had more than his fair share of health problems but he was a tremendous inspiration to me and my family during my health issues this year. We are forever grateful. Our sincere condolences go out to Effie and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers and please know that God will get you through this very difficult time. May He shower His blessings on you all. Rest in the peace of Christ, Henry…you deserve it. Tony and Lucinda

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    Chris and Effie, we send you our sincere condolences on the passing of Henry. He was such a kind hearted person who's sense of humour touched everyone around him. May he rest in peace.

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    Words can’t express how shocked and saddened we are to hear of Henry’s passing. He was one in a million! He made a lasting impression on all who met him. His infectious sense of humour and his storytelling were legendary. For the past several years Henry had major health issues. Throughout it all he had a positive attitude and never complained. In fact, he was a tremendous inspiration to me and my family this past year when I had my own health problems. We’ll be forever grateful. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Effie and family. Please know that our merciful Lord will get you through this difficult time. God bless you all.

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    We were so sad to hear of Henry’s passing! We have so many wonderful, happy memories of our times together! He was large in stature and in personality, one of a kind! Thinking of you all during this difficult time!💞

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    Andrea, Effie and Families, We are saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. Our condolences to you during this difficult time. May your precious memories you share bring you comfort during this sad time.

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    We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Henry’s sudden passing. As a neighbour and great friend, he was also a big part of our lives over the years. Our deepest condolences to Andrea, Effie and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May he RIP.

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    Condolences to the family, wish I could be there,, love you guys so much ❤️ 💜

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    So sorry to hear of Henry's passing. I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the entire family. Very thankful I had the opportunity to chat with Henry several months ago, as it was the first time I saw him in years. What a wonderful, kind and gentleman. May God comfort you all in your time of mourning. Jeff, Lorna and Hannah Brushett

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    Effie, I haven't seen you guys for maybe a decade and did not know Henry had just passed. We are sending our late sincere condolences to you your family and friends and wishing you some comfort in these trying times. All the best!

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