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Brent DiBARTOLO Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Brent passed peacefully in hospital surrounded by family and friends on November 19, 2016 at the age of 65, following a long and very courageous battle. Brent proudly dedicated his entire career to the public service and following his retirement he cherished spending time with the friends he made along the way. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf and bridge, and spending summers at the cottage but Brent's greatest joy was being with his family. He married the love of his life and best friend, Joan (Maheral), in 1972. He also leaves behind his children Krista (Troy Gorham), Karla (Rodney Butt), and Brent (Racean Walsh) and his grandchildren Dade, Keenan, Teague, Kensington, Reagan, and Renata. Brent will also be missed by his brothers Joel (Daniela Baggio) and Kirk, and the family of John and Iphegenie Maheral as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Brent is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Marian (Quirk), brother Fred (Diane Boisvert) and sister Linda. Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy – Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Maurice Church, 4 Perry Street on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
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55 Entries
ROSE Kattackal
January 1, 2022
Dear Mrs. DiBartolo - I was a former colleague of Brent in the early 2000s. I have recently retired and was wondering how he was doing. When I did a search on his name, I was saddened to read that he had passed away. I know a lot of time has passed. Please accept my belated condolences for a great colleague.
May your hearts continue to be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you continue to celebrate a life well-lived.
Lise & Jean-Noel Boisvert
December 16, 2017
Dear Joan,
We are fortunate to have known Brent for a long time. He was an all around great guy, smart with a wonderful sense of humour. He will be missed.
Our condolences to you and the family.
May 1, 2017
Dear Joan and Family,
I have only recently found out about Brent's passing through Nancy S. My heartfelt condolences to you and all your family. I only got to meet Brent a few times many years ago but know what a wonderful man he was just from how you beamed with great pride anytime you spoke about him Joan. The beautiful photo gallery tells the story of an amazing family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Susan Brady (White)
Mandy and Rob Hanlon
December 11, 2016
A fiercely intelligent, kind, and compassionate man with a great sense of humour.... (uncle) Brent will be remembered forever and greatly missed in our very large extended family.
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December 4, 2016
Dear Joan, May the consolation ,peace ,love and joy of Jesus envelop you and each of your family members at this time of loss.In union of prayer....with love, Jenni Amato
December 1, 2016
Dear Joan and Family, may God give you courage,comfort and strength during this difficult time. Our condolences,
Pino and Anna Medaglia
Lisa Bowes
November 29, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure and privilege to work for Brent back at Treasury Board. He was sincere, kind, caring - one of those people that I have never forgotten. He was my first boss in the Public Service, and he set the bar quite high. My sincerest sympathies to the family.
Eldon Ostrom
November 27, 2016
Joan & Family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brent. May you cherish the memories and good times.
God Bless;
Eldon, Grace & Ostrom Family
Eldon Ostrom
November 27, 2016
Joan & Family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brent. May you cherish the memories and good times.
God Bless;
Eldon, Grace & Ostrom Family
Louise Hennessy
November 26, 2016
My deepest sympathies Krista and family. It was a pleasure knowing your father. I will keep you all in my prayers
Denyse Lavigne
November 26, 2016
Troy and Family,
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. From your group at DIMEUS
LCol Don Chipman
November 25, 2016
The Canadian Military Engineers extend to you and your family our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow.
Brigadier-General Steve M. Irwin, CD (Retired)
Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers
https://cmea-agmc.ca/cme-family-last-post
Don Graham
November 25, 2016
Sorry for your loss. I had the privilege to work for Brent while he was at TBS. He was always kind, caring and a true gentleman. Rest in peace.
Neil MacDowall
November 25, 2016
To Joan, Kirk, Joel and all the Dibartolo family, please accept our condolences.
Neil MacDowall and Sandra Milton
Stephanie Casagrande
November 24, 2016
Joel, Daniela & Family,
Heartfelt condolences to you all on the loss of your beloved brother, Brent. We're all thinking of you and sending our love during this very difficult, sad time. Take excellent care.
Len Endemann
November 24, 2016
I worked with Brent for several years at TBS. He was funny, warm, intelligent, kind, and universally admired. Sincerest sympathies to the DiBartolo family.
Karen Murphy
November 24, 2016
The Dibartolos were warm, generous people who welcomed everyone. Great food and laughter always spilled from their cottage.
I can only presume Brent lived his all-too-short life in a positive, strong fashion. Thanks for the memories, Brent; may your loved ones hold treasured memories that can offer them comfort at this most difficult time.
Karen Murphy
November 24, 2016
I really knew Brent only when we were teenagers. I'm still a close friend of Carol Kavanagh(nee Johnston), but in the 1960's, this city girl spent many happy summers at my Linttell family cottage on Otter Lake sharing lots of fun times with Brent, Carol, Brian Blanchfield, Judy Hearty, to name a few. (continuing in 2nd entry since I'm never a woman of few words)
November 23, 2016
Dear Joan and family
We were so saddened to hear about Brent! We worked closely together for many years at TBS and at CCA and Brent was both professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Our deepest condolences to your family - may your wonderful memories help to lighten your hearts.
Kathy Heit and Dennis Kam
Patrick Sullivan
November 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Joan and Brent's family and to the Maheral family.
Faye (Sullivan) & Lawrence Stafford
November 23, 2016
To Joan and family and all the members of the Maheral family we convey our most sincere sympathy ... you are in our prayers.
Cristina Erasmo
November 23, 2016
Joel, our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are thinking of you. Graziella, Cristina, Mark, Sonia and Andrew
Francesca Hernandez
November 23, 2016
So sad to hear about Brent. Our thoughts are with you Joan and Krista, Carla and Brent.
Francesca Hernandez
Clayton Hemond
November 23, 2016
Brent was a great Public Servant and people person. It was great working with him. My thoughts to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stella Baker
November 23, 2016
Joan and family, our heartfelt sympathies to you, Brent was such a gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and guide you.
Rory Ward
November 23, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss, Joan. May you and your family find strength and solace in this most difficult time. Hoping prayers from all over will help assuage your grief.
Jean-Noel & Lise Boisvert
November 23, 2016
Jean-Noel and I are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Brent. We have fond memories of him. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to Heaven.
Alvin & Phyllis Gibson
November 23, 2016
Joan, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Brent has left a lasting positive impression on so many---our thoughts are with you during this difficult period.
Robin Gosling
November 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you will take solace in knowing how many people Brent uplifted with his thoughtful kindness. I will forever remember him with the greatest respect.
Emily Kluke
November 23, 2016
Sincere sympathy to Joan and family ,thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven has gained another angel .
Emily Kluke
Irene Carefor nurse
November 23, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss
Camille Therriault-Power
November 23, 2016
I was very saddened to hear of Brent's passing. I had the great pleasure and honor of working for Brent for a number of years at the Treasury Board Secretariat. Learned so much from him. Please accept my sincerest condolences at what must be a very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Camille Therriault-Power
Anna Cuffari
November 23, 2016
Dear Joan: My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayer are with you during this very difficult time. May he rest in the arms of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
November 23, 2016
Dear Joan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul and |Elizabeth Kovacs
Margaret Rondeau [Ryan}
November 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Boisvert Jean-Marc &Suzette
November 22, 2016
Our condolences to you and your family. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Janet & Paul Goulet
November 22, 2016
Joan
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Brent and our Xmas get togethers, (especially one)always a fun time, loved to hear him laugh. Our hearts go out to you and the kids.
November 22, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Aunt Joan, Krista, Karla, Brent Jr, and family. Thinking of you all in this hard time, -André
Wendy Johnston
November 22, 2016
Dear Karla and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 22, 2016
Joan,family. Joel & Kirk,
Words cannot express our sorrow at losing Brent,while we also are gratefull his suffering is over. Very mixed feelings. Our prayers are with you - asking for comfort and peace.
Ray & Bev
Phil Dupuis
November 22, 2016
I was fortunate to have worked with Brent for a number years and was always impressed by his professionalism, good humour and kindness. Rest in peace and my sympathies to the family.
Maria&Peter Smetny-Sowa
November 22, 2016
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 22, 2016
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing .
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dean Silvestri
Neil & Clo Weedmark
November 22, 2016
Dear Joel and Family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Coleen Batt
November 22, 2016
Joan so sorry to hear about Brent. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 22, 2016
Joan, I was so sorry to hear about Brent's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Margaret Tobin
November 22, 2016
Dear Joan and family,
So sorry to hear about Brent, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Elwyn and Phyllis (Benoit) Kealey
Arnprior, Ontario
Lina Gagnon
November 22, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you Joan and your family. May Brent rest in peace!
Lyndsay Karam
November 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss Joan... my deepest condolences...
November 22, 2016
Brent was a truely fine Public Servant and a real gentleman. He was admired by all who had the good fortune to work with him. He will be missed
Jim Moore
Nancy & Doug Sturgeon
November 22, 2016
Joan and family, the photo gallery shows the beautiful relationship Brent had with his beloved family. Let these wonderful memories help you through this sad and painful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Denis &Sharon Lariviere
November 22, 2016
Dear Joan and family
So sorry to hear the news of Brent. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you Together you made the ideal couple who shared many happy years together. May the memories of these cherished times help you through your sadness and grief And may God bless you and your family
Sincerely Sharon and Denis
Margaret (Kluke) Walton
November 21, 2016
Joan and family,
My absolute deepest condolences for your loss.
I recall many happy memories working with Brent, both at National Defence and Treasury Board Secretariat. He was respected and liked by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and working with him. I am richer for having known Brent. God bless you during this heartbreaking time.
November 21, 2016
My heart is with you Joan, Krista & Troy, Karla & Rod, Brent & Racean, and the children. Love you all. I miss my "brother" very much.
Cathy
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