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Charles Brodie Obituary
Don was an active member in several Service Clubs within the Markham and Richmond Hill region. He was a member of the Richmond Hill Masonic Lodge for more than fifty years. He was also an active member of the Markham Lions Club for eight years and he received one of the highest awards given by Lion's Club International - the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for Service. He was a member of the United Church of Canada all his life, serving at Headford United Church, Richmond Hill and St. Andrew's United Church, Markham.
He was president of Club 35 Seniors Club of Richmond Hill (2002-2003) and participated in all Club 35 activities - Bus trips, monthly euchre games, Club dinners, fund raising ventures. Don loved to sing and as such he was a member of the Tri-City Gospel Chorus for 20 years.
One thing Don loved to do was travel. He had many memories of his around the world cruises aboard the Queen Mary, taking the last flight on the Concord from England to Toronto, the Rocky Mountaineer, the Alaskan Cruise, Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti, his trans Canada train ride from Vancouver to Halifax.
Don also served as a trustee for Doan University, Crete, Nebraska for 16 years. He also was a member of the Markham Fair Board for several years where he received awards for his grain crops and a leader for the local Holstein Calf Club.
Visitation on Friday, March 4 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Dixon Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. North, (Markham Road) Markham, ON. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. North, Markham, ON. Interment Newmarket Cemetery
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Edward Henricks
February 18, 2026
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Roger Sheffield
March 5, 2022
Don, I will miss you and our conversations about our travels, Doane and many many many other topics. I am sorry we didn´t get to take that cruise. I send my love and condolences to Cora. Rest In Peace my good friend!
Will Gehring
March 3, 2022
Don was a dear friend of mine for the past 11 years. We often met up for lunch at one of his favorite restaurants, The Old Country Inn, Unionville. Our regular chats will forever be remembered, may he rest in peace. Your friend, Will
Patricia Sullivan
March 1, 2022
I was very sorry to hear that Don had passed away. He was very helpful at all the Club 35 events. He will be missed. I also offer hs sister Cora my condolences.
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THOMAS REEVES from Doane University
February 28, 2022
On behalf of Doane University, we would like to share our condolences. C. Donald Brodie served on our Board of Trustees and received the distinction of being named as an Emeriti Trustee. With fond memories, we say rest in peace and thank him for his service.
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