April 15, 1934 – November 16, 2022
Louise Marianne Brill passed from this life to God’s loving arms, surrounded by her family, at home, after a strong-willed battle with pancreatic cancer. Louise faced this challenge in the same gracious way she dealt with all of life’s challenges, with quiet strength, grace and courage.
You were one of a kind.
Louise loved life, living each day with a Joie de vi-vie spirit! She touched so many lives with her kind heart, generous spirit, faith and wisdom. Her warm, beautiful smile left an uplifting, lasting impression on all. And her child-like spirit…teaching us to enjoy the simple beauty and blessings in life…Snow angels and leaf piles.
You radiated light!
As a child, Louise would escape for moments at a time to her secret closet hideout, where her latest novel awaited. This love of reading evolved into her many years as Chairperson of the Markham Library Board, where she led the planning / building of Markham and Unionville Libraries. The eldest of 10 children, Louise lived to help others. “Help someone else, quick!” was one of her favourite mottos. This led to a lifetime of volunteering…from the library board to Girl Guides of Canada (Brown Owl), Markham Family Life; the York Region Symphony, the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Board / building, Markham Economist & Sun board member, federal, provincial and municipal elections, charities and various roles serving at St Patrick’s Parish. In 1992, Louise was awarded the ‘Canada 125 Medal’ Significant Contribution to Compatriots’ in recognition of her service to others.
Louise liked to travel, however her favourite place was ‘home’… fresh flowers to greet you, fridge always full and her arms opened wide to welcome you. You gave the best hugs in the world.
Louise’s faith was one of the most beautiful things about her. She was a proud and devout Catholic, her deep love of God was her strength. Her unwavering faith – her hope and inspiration. Louise had great devotion to the Divine Mercy and Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Of all Louise’s accomplishments, her proudest was her family. Her greatest joy.
Louise met her true love and best friend, Jack, at age 17 and they married in 1953. Sixty-nine years later they still loved to hold hands. Theirs was a true love story.
Louise shone brightest when surrounded by her family…her husband, Jack, their five children, Jack (Debra), Loretta, Larry, Kevin (Laurie), Lisa (Bernie) and her 15 grandchildren – Sam, J.J. (Catherine), Lindsey (Scott), Rebecca (Justin) Kyle (Crystal), Sarah (Josh), Lauren (Tommy), Chris, Kayla, Kiarra, Kameron, Kassidy, Karrisa, Hope, and Sierra and her five great grandchildren (Ransom, Carter, Kaylee-Grace, Joey & Nora).
Louise was a natural, as a mother, friend, kindred spirit. She was our ‘wise-owl’… Always a perfect story at hand to teach, and gently guide. Our greatest fan, encouraging us in her high-spirited way to remember “Damn, I’m good!”. Thank you for giving us your everything…always. Your life’s greatest legacy was shared through your beautiful living example – to love, unconditionally.
While there will now be a void in our lives, we know this isn’t good-bye, but good-bye…for now. Rest in the Light of Jesus ….and Enjoy Heaven. We love you, forever and always.
Funeral (Dixon-Garland, Markham, Ont.), Mass and Celebration of Life took place on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.
Published by York Region News on Nov. 23, 2022.
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