JOCELYN ANN BRODIE

If you want to know Jocelyn, spend time in a beautiful garden on a hot summer day, wander in an art gallery or museum expanding your mind, or curl up in a cozy spot with a great book and steeped cup of tea. Surround yourself with beauty, kindness and loved ones and you will start to get a sense of her. On December 18, 2024, our darling Jocelyn Ann Brodie passed away at the age of 68. She was predeceased by her loving mom and dad, Flora (Jane) and Harry Brodie. Left behind to grieve are the loves of her life, husband, Bill Danis; and daughter, Lila (Ash Conn); along with her sisters, Stephanie and Alison; dearest "sister by choice," Jane Worton; cousin, Penny Finneron; in-laws Nan Vaillant, Susan Karn (Murray) and Moe Danis (Elise Kraft van Ermel); and many loving nieces and nephews. After completing an Art History Degree at Trinity College, University of Toronto, Jocelyn studied at Sotheby's Institute of Art (London) and subsequently obtained her MBA at Western University. Jocelyn worked on Bay Street before pursuing opportunities in the not-for-profit sector, including leadership positions at the CBC Radio, Ontario Centres of Excellence and Bridgepoint Hospital. In each case, her strategic problem-solving and creativity shone brightly. She was a lifelong volunteer, driven by her strong sense of responsibility and concern for issues that were important to her, including board positions with The Textile Museum of Canada, Hope and Me, The Kidney Foundation of Canada and Wildlife Preservation Canada. Jocelyn's natural elegance and charm drew everyone she met to her, and in turn she offered her unflagging courage, resilience and positivity. She was also a loving friend to many cats over the years. Jocelyn was a beautiful soul whose love of all things natural and beautiful will be terribly missed. The family wishes to thank the Multi-Organ Transplant team at Toronto General Hospital for years of support for Jocelyn and the dedicated team on 17-B at Princess Margaret Hospital that helped Jocelyn in recent months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jocelyn's honour to The Kidney Foundation of Canada or Wildlife Preservation Canada. A private family service has been held. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2025.