Walter Brennan
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Walter (Walt) Brennan of Bay Roberts (age 79) announce that he has peacefully passed away at the Health Science Centre, St. John’s on February 9, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving & devoted family who he unconditionally loved & supported. Walt was known for being a very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Predeceased by parents Jack & Ida Brennan, parents in law Paddy & Nora O’Leary, his precious grandson Stephen Fitzpatrick , brothers Jim and Frank (Kit), Sister Mary Williams, son-in-law Gary Carville and numerous members of the Brennan, Hann and Boland families. Leaving to mourn is his devoted wife of 57 years Madonna, who never left his side, Daughters Karen Brennan (Ken Clarke) & Kim Carville, Granddaughter & Pops special girl Kelly Fitzpatrick (Travis), Sisters Viola Candow (Robert) & Helen Boland (Gerry), sisters-in-law Jeanette Holwell (Harold dec.), Judy Tisdale (Neil), and Marie Brennan, Brothers-in-law Don O’Leary (Lil) and Ambrose Williams, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special family friends the Menchions & Morrissey’s. A heartfelt thank you to Family Doctor Robert Humber, and the Staff and Doctors at both The Carbonear General Hospital and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at the HSC. At Walt’s request, cremation has taken place with no visitation. A mass to celebrate his life will take place at the Holy Redeemer RC Church in Bay Roberts on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations are greatfully accepted by his wife for the Walt Brennan Memorial Fund. This will be used to purchase comfort care items for patients and their families at the CCU in his memory. Walt touched the lives of many near and far. His kind heart and smile will be missed by all. Always in our thoughts & forever in our hearts.