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BROKENSHIRE: Allan “Brokie” of Zurich
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 26, 2022 @ 1:11 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 119 Comments
Allan “Brokie” Henry Brokenshire passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren, who he adored more than anything in the world.
Loving husband of Sharon (Cleave) Brokenshire for 55 years. Proud father of Jodi (Dale) Port, and Natalie Brokenshire. Adoring Papa to his precious grandchildren Zoe, and Nate Port and his grand-dogs.
Allan “Brokie” and Sharon ran A.B. Printing for 51 successful years. Brokie enjoyed coaching the Zurich Has-Beans Hockey Club and being a member and Chief of the Zurich Fire Department. In 1992 he was honoured with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal by the Governor General of Canada. He enjoyed working in the outdoors especially in the fall.
He is also loved and remembered by Shirley & Eugene O’Brien, Jack Cleave, Al & Nancy Cleave, Dianne & Al Hohner and Joy & Maynard Hymers. Missed by many nieces and nephews and friends. Predeceased by his son Jason (1973), his parents Whitney (1968) & Mildred (2000) and step father Lorne Klopp (1994), mother & father-in-law Logan & Ilene Cleave and brothers-in-law Glenn Cleave, and Rick Jeffrey.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Friday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM. Registration is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below, to register.
Brokie’s memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 22 Goshen Street South, ZURICH on Saturday, October 29th at 2 PM. Registration is not required. Cremation with interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery.
In his memory, donations can be made to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff at South Huron Hospital Association and Dr Thomas for their compassionate care and support during his final days.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of “Brokie”. Our thoughts are with all the family.
My deepest sympathy to you Sharon, Jodi, Dale, Natalie, Zoe & Nate. “Brokie” as I have always called him, will be missed by many friends and close family. May his service to others and his community be a true remembrance of his life.
Sending much love and prayers to the family of Allan.
We will sorely miss you Brokie.
RIP
Sharon, Natalie, Jodi, Dale, Zoe & Nate
I don’t know where to begin & what to say. My heart aches for your loss of Brokie your loving, proud, adoring husband, father & Papa.
His & Sharon’s years of friendship & wonderful times together, have meant so very much to me(& to Art)
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very, very sad and difficult time. Love & Big Hugs Polly🙏🏻😘♥️xoxo
Brokie, as I knew him for the last 66 years, was my Pal and best friend. We hunted and fished together from the time we were kids. As we grew older and had families, we visited back and forth and the bond between us deepened. My girls and his girls were like sisters and got along well together. Our card games were hotly contested between ‘the guys’ and ‘the girls’ well into the night.
Diane and I , Stacy and Bonnie and their families will miss him greatly, and we will miss the Brokenshire yearly visits to our Homestead lodge for some needed R&R.
God Bless Sharon and her entire family. Our Love to all ofyou!
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Allans family and friends.
Sharon and family, our sincere condolences at this very sad time. So many wonderful memories.
We will miss you Brokie
Deepest sympathy in your loss.
Dear Sharon and Family
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time
Sincere Sympathy
Don &Alice Masse
Sharon and Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of brokie always a teaser and jokester all the years he dealt with myself at the Hensall Co-op.
He will be greatly missed by all . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and days ahead ❤️
Our sincere sympathy to you Sharon and your family on your loss. We have fond memories of our times with the Zurich Has Beans AB Printing did a lot of printing for me while I had the funeral home as well as for the Zurich Chamber of Commerce and the Zurich Bean Festival. Rest In Peace Brokie
Sharon & family
We were saddened to hear of Brokie’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Words of comfort don’t seemed to be enough, Sharon, Jodi and Natilie I am so saddened by Brokie,s passing I have so many memories of many years of friendship Sharon with you and Brokie. May God bless you and comfort you and family at this difficult time. Agnes and family!
Allan was a man I respected and truly enjoyed spending time in his company. My condolences to the family, especially Sharon. He will be sorely missed.
Sharon, Jodi, Natalie & family,
Sending our deepest sympathy in the passing of Brokie. We will treasure the wonderful memories of our time spent with Brokie.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Please except my deepest sympathy. Breaks my heart to hear of this families great loss. Please know you are in my heart and I’m thinking of you all.
Sharon and family: June and I are shocked to hear Brokie has passed away. I just heard last Friday at another visitation, that he was in the hospital. I have a lot of great memories of Al and you plus the rest of the Has Beans. Life isn’t fair, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
June & Ron
Our deepest sympathy, Sharon, and also to your family. We have a lot of good memories from the last 50+ years during “Has Beans” years and when Lloyd and Al shared an apartment in Clinton.
Sharon and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Many fun times with the Zurich Has-Beans, Brokie always tried to keep us focused, but loose.
Later, we enjoyed the wing and entertainment nights. Like Allan himself, Brokie had a nickname for everyone and enjoyed when all did not know these nicknames.
We will miss you Brokie!
No words can express my sadness Sharon, Jodi Natalie and extended family. Brokie was such a good husband, father, grandfather and an all around good guy! He will be muchly missed here but the hereafter has gained a good fellow! My most heartfelt sympathy to each of you!!
Sincerely with love, Donna
We were shocked to hear of Brokie’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in this sad time. Sincerely Glen and Donna Greb
Dear Sharon Jodi Dale Natalie Zoe and Nate
We are so saddened for your loss. You and Brokie were our dear friends for a very long time
We have lots of memories to hold onto
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time
RIP Brokie
Ron Dianne and family
There will never be another like Brokie! Will miss our wing nights/drinks. RIP Brokie.
Sharon and girls I send my deepest regrets and want you to know I share your emptiness. Neighbour’s for years with a slew of crazy memories
Sending our love, hugs and prayers to Sharon, Natalie, Jodi & family.
Brokie was one in a million as you well know.
He will be missed by many and forever in our hearts.
Marg Deichert
Brad, Vanessa, Brooklyn & Benjamin Holmes
Sharon and family,
My sincere condolences.
Marie
Dear Sharon and family,
We were very saddened to learn of Brokie’s passing. We extend our most sincere condolences. May all your wonderful memories be a blessing at this difficult time.
With deepest Sympathy Sharon. Thinking of you and your family dealing with your loss. ❤️
Hub and Bev Thiel wish to extend our condolences to Sharon and the family. He was an extremely likeable man and true friend.
Our deepest sympathies to You Sharon and families.. He is leaving a life time of wonderful memories for All who had the pleasure of being his friend.
Sharon & families. We are thinking of you at this most sad time. Treasure all your special memories.
Sincere sympathy
Dennis & Sandil
Our deepest sympathy to you, Sharon, Jody, Natalie and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Thinking of you, Sharon, and your family with heartfelt sympathy.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Sharon. Pat and Reg Marshall, Pinelake
Sharon, Jodi, Natalie and family.
I was so saddened to hear of Brokie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to Sharon and Family!
He will be so missed, as he was always a part of the Ducharme Family!!!!
Leo and Lindsey
Sharon and family
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time
Love and prayers
Elaine
Dear Sharon & Family we were so sorry to learn of the death of your husband and father. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Family – with special remembering the ‘Brokenshire family’ – Allan – a very special part of our Zurich community –
Each of you are in caring thoughts – Cecelia Denomme
Dear Sharon, Natalie, Jodi, Dale, Zoe,
we are so very sorry and sad about Uncle Brokie’s passing and for everything you’ve all had to go through these last few weeks. He was such a fun and loving “Uncle” to us and we know how much you will miss him. Our hearts ache for you all and we are sending all of our love and prayers to you.
Love the Di Adamo family (Bonnie, Adrian, Sophia and Sabrina)
Sending our love and prayers to you and the entire family. ❤️ RIP to a great guy.
Sharon and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Brokie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon and Family, I send you my deepest sympathy. Hold on to all those fun memories of a great guy.
Brokie will be missed by so many friends as well.
RIP BROKIE!
My sincere sympathy to Sharon,Jodi,Natalie and families.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him,his smile and morning hello.
Hugs to all.
Sylvia Mittelholtz
Sharon and family,
My condolences to all of you, on the passing of Brokie your husband, dad and papa.
May God’s loving arms enfold you and comfort you at this sad time.
Love and prayers,
Delores Gingerich
Although I know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow, I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you Sharon, Jodi and Natalie on the loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Thank You Brooke for being my friend. Fly High
Evelyn Huston
Deepest Sympathy to Sharon and Family Our thoughts are with you
Dear Sharon, Jodi and Natalie,
We were so sad to hear of Brokie’s passing. We’ve lost a great neighbour and friend. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Love, Phil and Laurie
Sharon, Jody, Natalie and Families,
We are so saddened to hear of Brokie’s passing. He was a dear friend and we will both cherish our fun times that we had during our time with the Hasbeans. He was always such a jokester. Unfortunately we will be away this Friday and Saturday so will be unable to make his visitation or memorial service. Know that our thoughts and prayers will be will you all during this sad and difficult time. Hugs to you all. RIP dear Broke. 💕🙏🏻
Sharon and family, so sorry to hear of Brokie’s passing. My prayers are with you. While living in Zurich for a time, I always enjoyed seeing Brokie in his beautiful gardens.
Dear Sharon and Family, we have been thinking about you every day since seeing you in Exeter last Friday, and you told me Brokie was in the hospital…and shocked today to see the news of his passing ..He was always ready with a joke and a laugh when we would see him… He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him…you have our deepest sympathy at this very sad time… We will miss you Brokie… Love Jacqui & Charlie
Sharon, Natalie, Jodie, and Family: We are so sad to hear of our friend, Brokie passing. Can’t begin to tell you of all the great times we had together with the Zurich Has Beans and Zurich Fire Department and many other events. We will always cherish these memories in our heart. Pip and Tootie
Many laughs and good times my parents Jake and Pat had with Sharon and Brokie. I’ll never forget Brokie’s patient and quiet compassion when he stopped into Dad’s hospital room while Dad was having a difficult time a few years ago. His presence helped calm Dad and me. He is already being missed by many. ❤ to Sharon, his daughters and family.
S. Schroeder
Aunt Sharon, Jodi, Natalie and Family,
I am thankful for the many memories I have, from swimming in the pool, to many laughs around the table after a meal enjoyed together. Uncle Brokie is missed very much. We are sending love and prayers at this difficult time.
Heidi, Adam, Keiran and Frasier
Sharon – sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family on this sad occasion. We loved Brokie’s sense of humour, and you always knew when Brokie was in the room! He will be missed. Sending hugs to you.
Sharon and family,very sorry to hear of Al passing. He was such a great guy to everyone .
Sharon and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Our condolences to Sharon & Family on the loss of your dear husband, father & grandfather. Carol & Glenn Gascho
SHARON AND FAMILY , SO SORRY TO HEAR , AND IN SUCH SHORT TIME MY SYMPATHIES TO ALL
Dear Sharon and family ….very sorry for your loss …please Hold all your memories close to your heart. Thinking of you hugs to you all
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,
Dear Sharon and family
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of this dear man. Always enjoyed joking around with him as he was so full of fun. We had a running joke that went on for over 40 years “Burt ad Ruthie” and I will miss this. May all the love and memories you have shared console you through this difficult time. We send all our love and prayers.
Julie and Mozart.
My condolences, Al was a very nice man to deal with
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Sharon, Natalie, Jody and family, thinking of you all and sending hugs. His smile and jokes will be missed dearly.
Janet, Doug & Emily
Sharon, Jodi, Natalie and Family,
Sending our deepest sympathy and love to all. Brokie was the best and will be missed by all his family and friends. He always had a good joke, made a great tube-steak and came up with the best nicknames.
I got to spend at a lot of time at your house growing up, they were the best times. Brokie always had paper for Natalie and I to play with, any colour we wanted.
Sending love and hugs, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jen (Jenni-Boo), Rob, Mitchell, Kirsten and Dylan Schellenberger
Sharon & Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Brokie. Our thoughts and prayers are with
all of you at this sad time.
Jodi,
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Sharon and family,
Our deepest Sympathy and caring thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Lawrence and Dianne Becker.
Sharon and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sharon, Natalie , Jodi and all of the Brokenshire and Cleave families. I was saddened to hear that Brokie had passed away. Remembering the fun times we had years ago. He was always such a fun guy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Brokie.
Sincere sympathy to Sharon,Jodi,Natalie and families on the passing of a very much loved husband,father and grandfather. May God surround you with His love and walk beside you as you cope with your loss. We send love and prayers your way.
Sincerely Lois and Doug Thiel
Sharon & Family
I was shocked & saddened when I saw Allan’s passing. What a great guy he was & always smiling.
May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Sending our Deepest Sympathy
Sharon and family Brokie will be missed by many who new him. So many memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Hugs Bonnie & Wayne Keller
Dear Sharon and Family,
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss…please accept my deepest sympathy…Brokie will certainly be missed in the community.
Paula laPorte
Sharon, Jodi, Natalie, and Families:
Sending my sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of our beloved “Brokie”. He was very devoted to his family, work, and friends. I have very vivid memories of all the card games and road trips with our families.
You all still have a very special place in my heart.
Thank God for memories…he will be with you forever. Hugs to all.
Love
Joan
Sharon, Jodi and Natalie,
Our heartfelt sympathy to each of you at this sad time.
Brokie was a steadfast resident of the Zurich Community. His printing service in the village was part of Zurich. His loyalty to teams always will be remembered. He will be missed.
Sincerely, – Robert and Alma Westlake
My deepest sympathy to Sharon and family
Sharon, Jody, Natalie and family
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Brokie. Keep your special memories close to your heart. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ann Maxwell
Dear Sharon, Jodi, Natalie & Family.
We were very sad to hear of Brokie’s passing. I had a great respect for and relationship with AB for many years at HDC. He will be remembered as a jokester and friend to many.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Earl & Glenda
Sharon & family …..
Thinking of all of you. You have been blessed with many wonderful memories! Treasure them…….
Shirley Rader & family.
Our deepest condolence on the passing of Brokie. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Dear Sharon, Jodi, Natalie & family, Thinking of you all in your sad loss of Brokie, a dear husband ,special Dad & Grandpa.May you find comfort in your memories of special times shared together. He was a great guy & will be remembered by all who were lucky enough to know him! With sympathy & hugs💜
Dear Sharon, Jodi, Natalie and family,
I’m so sorry that you’ve lost such a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. Brokie will be remembered as a kind, fun (some might say mischievous) and laid back man who marched to his own drum…all the reasons we enjoyed his company so much. I know you’ll miss him greatly.
Sending much love and big hugs to all.
Pam O’Brien Bedour xx
Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family. RIP Brokie. Will miss your sense of humor.
To Sharon and the entire Brockenshire family please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Allan our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I have known Brokie for many years through living in Zurich and the association with The Zurich HasBeans hockey team and he will be missed.
Paul & Sue Corriveau
Our condolences to you,Sharon, Jody, Natalie & family on the sudden death of our dear cousin, Allan.
I have many fond memories of playing with Allan at Aunt Mildred & Uncle Whitney’s wonderful home. It was always fun & most enjoyable visiting with them often after church & Sunday School.
He will be missed by many in the community & our thoughts & prayers are with you all
Love
Jim & Mary Whitney
Sharon, Jodie and Natalie, no words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy, Brokie will forever be in our hearts and in our thoughts…
Randy & Gail
Dear Sharon and family,
Our hearts are broken that ‘Brokie’ will no longer joke about retiring. Many good conversations and laughs over the years. Always a pleasure to deal with for our printing needs. He will be missed by so many as his customers were treated like best friends.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
We will miss him.
Andrea and Michael Schaefer & family
The staff at Axiom Mutual Insurance Company
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to family for your loss .Had many conversations and laughter over the years with Brokie. He will be missed
My deepest sympathy to you Sharon and your family
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt understanding!
My heart is heavy as I say goodbye to a treasured friend.
Nobody quite called me “Snort” the way he did.
Dear Natalie, Jodi, Dale, Zoe, and Nate. Please know that I hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Sharon, I am here for you, day and night.
Sharon,Jodi,Natalie and Families: So sorry to hear of the loss of Brokie!! He will surely be missed in the community. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Memories are the Best!! RIP Brokie..Hugs to all of you. Mike & Vicki Ducharme & Family
Dear Sharon and Family
I was so sorry to hear of Brokie’s illness and passing
We were good friends since high school days I have many great memories of this wonderful person
He will be missed by many Rest in peace my friend
Ray Ducharme
Sharon and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing a dear friend, for so many years. Brokie and I go back to public school days and that’s a long time ago. I only have the very best memories of those times. Lots of fun and good times. Rest In Peace Brokie!
Sending hugs and prayers to the family.
Sharon & family. Our deepest condolences in your heartfelt loss. Al was one of a kind and I always enjoyed our conversations, especially at election time. He’s truly going to be missed.
R.I.P Broky
Don & Charlene
Jodi and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sharon and Family. ……Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time.. Brokie was a great guy as everyone who knew him would say the same thing..I will always remember his smile and how he loved to make people laugh… Cherish the memories Sharon!!!
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all. From all the Oesch families.
Sharon Jodi Natalie and Families
So sorry to hear of Brokie’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time. He will be missed. Cherish your memories.
Sharon and family…I am so sorry to hear about Brokie. Sending my sincere condolences and hugs to all of you during this very sad time.
Our deepest sympathy to you Sharon and family.
To Sharon and Family,
Wanting you to know we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Allen…
Praying that our loving Heavenly Father, will comfort you in this time of sorrow…
Love and Prayers….Pearl Ann & Mahlon Martin
To all of Brokie’s family and friends we send our heartfelt thoughts may you find comfort in knowing how much he will be missed by so many.
Sharon and family, our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sharon & family, our condolences of the passing of Brooke. He was a great man & this community will certainly miss him.
Hold on to all of great memories!
Hugs
Remembering a teenage friend with many good memories. Pat and Elaine Jeffrey
Dear Sharon and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you’s. Lots of good teenage memories. Pat and Elaine Jeffrey
Dear Sharon and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.
Dorothy and Bob Dietrich
Our deepest sympathy to Sharon and her family at this time of loss!!
Sharon, Jodi and Natalie we are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the times I spent in the shop with Brokie and all the storys and conversations we shared over the years. Our thoughts are with your whole family
Sharon and family so sorry for loss of your beloved husband father and grandfather. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dear Sharon& Family. We are sending our sincere condolenes on the loss of Brokie . May he rest in peace. Our thoughts& prayers go out to you all. sincerely. Liz& Paul Masse .Windsor Ontario 🙏🏼
Dear Sharon,
My sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of Brokie. I wish you peace.
Rosemary
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your sad loss.
Dear Sharon, Jodi, Natalie & families,
Thinking of all of you & extending our sincere sympathies.
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Sharon and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. I don’t know how we’ll ever keep up with our leaves without Brokie being out across the street, picking yours up and putting us to shame! He was a pillar of the community and also a guidepost; I don’t know how many times I’ve said “we live across the street from Brokie”. I’m sorry we weren’t more neighborly in our coming-from-the-city-shyness but know he left an indelible mark on us. Our condolences!
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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a dear friend. We will have many wonderful memories of our fun times together throughout the years .
Our deepest sympathy to Sharon, Jody, Natalie and family.
WE WILL MISS YOU BROKIE
Bob and Carol
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