With unspeakable sadness, we announce the passing of Brayden Garrett McLean at LHSC-University Hospital, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the age of 4. Beloved son of Paula (Garrett) and Jeff McLean. Dear big brother of Lilian and Benjamin. Dear grandson of Doug and Nancy Garrett of RR 2 Denfield and Jane McLean of Belmont and the late Bruce McLean (2010); and great-grandson of Shirley Woods of Perth and Margaret McLean of Kingsville. Loved nephew of Alison and Jason, Dwight and Leanne, Patti and Chris, Yvonne and Tim, Vicki and J and Greg and Kristine. Brayden will be missed by all of his cousins, his great-aunts and uncles, his cows and tractors.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday evening 6-9 PM. A private family funeral service will be held. Interment Medway Cemetery.
Donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
McLEAN: Brayden Garrett of RR 2 Denfield
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George & Tiffanie Poortinga
Paula & family
We were shocked to hear of Brayden’s sudden passing and have been thinking & praying for you all over the last many days; we will continue to do so in the days to come. May you feel God’s loving arms embracing you all.
George & Tiffanie Poortinga
Don and Linda Pearson (Kingsville)
Dear Jeff and Paula,
There are no words caring enough and no sympathy deep enough to ease your heartbreak or take away your sorrow, but please know our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and all your special family. May God give you the strength that you need…..and may you feel the love and support of your many friends and family.
Truly thinking of you…
With warmth and caring,
Don and Linda Pearson
Dave & Beth Brown
We were so sadden to learn the loss of Brayden, your little farmer. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
John & Shirley Dykstra & Family
May God’s loving arms surround you and your family. Brayden will always be with you. Find peace in cherishing his beautiful memory and celebrating his life.
God bless,
John, Shirley, Tom and Bev
Brenda and David Thomson
Paula, Jeff and Family , The news of the passing of your wee son, Brayden was devastating, shocking and fills me with great sadness. Paula, your family were my favorite patients at the dental office in Lucan. I think of you often. It was so nice to reconnect, when I saw you in Kirkton -I was able to get all the updates of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. A special hug to your mom and dad! Take care, keep strong.
John, Margo, Emily & Austin Cartwright
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Although not in the same class, Austin and Brayden were “farm buddies” on the school playground. Know that your little boy touched many hearts and will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him.
Tom & christin Ebert
Dwight and Leanne and families of Brayden
We are so sorry to hear of this tragedy! We will be praying for you all.
Melissa Veenstra
We are so very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Brayden. My daughter Brooklynn was one of his classmates. It’s just not fair. Our prayers are with you.
Larry Joosse
My deepest sympathy to Paula, Jeff, and family on this shocking loss. May God be present and comfort you as you suffer and grieve. May the love of family and friends give you the strength to carry on.
Marilyn McLean and Laurie (cousin)
You are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during the loss of your precious little Braydon. May the Lord be with each of you and give you the strength and comfort you need today and always.
Our deepest sympathy and love
Kim
Paula, Jeff and family,
I am shocked and sad to hear about the passing of Brayden. I pray that the Lord will be close to you and comfort you at this difficult time.
Letisha, Aaron, Tayah and Shaye Patterson
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Tayah will miss her buddy… From Mari’s to JK she talked about him often. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Doug and Pat Dawson and May and Jeanette and families
Jeff and Paula and family,
There are no words that we can offer to lessen your pain. Just know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Doug, Pat, May, Jeanette and families
Chris and Brenda VanEngelen
We are sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Brayden. Our thoughts and prayers to both the McLean & Garrett families.
May your memories last a life time.
Chris & Brenda VanEngelen
arlene & scott , laura and melissa thomson
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this very sad time
Shannon Queen
Paula, Jeff and Family
Even though I didn’t know Brayden, I heard alot about him from his proud Aunt Patti.
I am so very sorry and deeply saddened for your loss of your precious little one.
Prayers, Love and Support sent your way.
Paul & Ellen MacLeod & family
Dear Jeff, Paula and family,
So sad to hear of Brayden’s passing. Wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul, Ellen and family
Jeff & Janet Jackson
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and all your families.
Dan, Nancy and Peighton Davis
Paula, Jeff and Family
The loss of Brayden is a loss beyond words. At this sad time and in the days to come, hoping you feel the care of others holding and sustaining you, surrounding you always. Our deepest sympathy.
Joanne Hoar Carter
I am so sorry to hear of your loss – your family is in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Natalie Herr
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son, Brayden. There are no words to comfort you in this very sad time, but I just wanted to express my sincere condolences for your devastating loss. Thinking of you and your family, Natalie
~A moment in your lives, a lifetime in your hearts.~
Alf & Deb Crunican
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the whole family.
Matt Eagleson
Paula and Jeff,
I am sorry to hear of Brayden’s sudden passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bess McLean & family and Dave Offenbeck
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious little boy.
Love and Prayers to you at this heartbreaking time.
Bess McLean & family and Dave Offenbeck
Frank and Carol Hardy
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious little son. We
pray that our Lord will give you strength to bear the grief.
May the love and caring of friends and family be a comfort to you.
From someone who knows this kind of pain.
I’ll lend you for a little time, a child of mine, He said.
For you to love while he lives,and mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three.
But will you,till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have His lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes,I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,not think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call,to take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say, Dear LORD Thy will be done.
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,we’ll love him while we may;
And for the happiness we’ve known, we’ll ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
Carol, Art and Lorna Pelletier
Paula, Jeff and family,
We are so sorry to hear of loss son Brayden, too young too soon.
Jeff our family is keeping your family in our prayers and our thoughts go out to you in this difficult time.
Love you couisn
Carol, Art and Lorna Pelletier
Brenda McKibbin
Paula & Family;
There are no words to descirbe how very sorry I am to hear of your loss; unimaginable.May you and family find comfort in the wonderful memories you hold dear. God’s peace,
Brenda
Tracy and Darryl VanderKant (Graysen)
We are so very sorry for the loss of your adorable little boy. Our hearts are broken. Your family is in our thoughts, and we pray for strength as you try to cope during this difficult time.
Sincerely Darryl, Tracy and family
Ron Stevenson
Our deepest sympathy on the loss your young son. Cherish the memories.
Erin, Coach Matt, Lachlan and Bronwyn
The loss you are having to endure is more than I can imagine. What I do know is Brayden lived his life to the fullest and had so much joy and love for his family, friends, tractors and cows! He is gone in body, but he will be forever alive in your heart and all the hearts of those he touched.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mark & Kelly Nixon (Mackenzie)
We are so sorry to hear of Brayden’s passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. You are in our thought’s and prayers.
Kelly and Mark
Gord and Joanne Hardy
Paula and Jeff and family:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Erin & Keith Salter
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our son, Dylan, was in JK with Brayden and he always talked so highly of his friend. We keep you close in prayer at this difficult time.
Vanessa Willems
I worked as a co-op student in Brayden’s classroom, I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great kid and will be truly missed by many.
Kurt & Carrie Wakem
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful son.
Our thoughts, our prayers and our hearts are with you at this difficult time.
Kurt & Carrie
Jaimie & Mike
Paula, Jeff, Lily, Ben
No words can express how sorry we are for the passing of Brayden.
Paula, you always talked so proudly of him. Please remember all those wonderful memories and smile knowing that he loved the life he lived.
Our deepest sympathies
Kevin & Emily Barker
“Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines through to let us know they are with us”.
Brayden was such a wonderful little boy. Hang on to the beautiful memories. Our deepest condonlences are with you.
Kevin and Emily
Julie and Eric Hundey
Paula, Jeff, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have always heard so much about Brayden from Yvonne and Tim, and we loved seeing how much he improved out there on the ice in hockey this year. There are no words to make it better, but we hope you are strengthened by the love of your family and friends.
Dan and Janet McKillop
Paula, Jeff and family.
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden and unimaginable loss of your son Brayden. Take strength from those around you who offer comfort, support and love. You remain in our thoughts.
Dan and Janet
Don and Deanna Beatson
Paula & Jeff and Doug, Nancy and Families
We send our affectionate sympathy and love.
” The Lord is close to the broken-hearted” – Psalm 34:18
Don and Deanna Beatson
Deb Arrand (McNaughton)
My thoughts and prayers are with you at the very sad time.
Nancy Bieber
I am so sorry to hear of Brayden’s sudden passing he was such a quiet shy little guy he hardly ever talked on the bus we were just starting to carry on a conversation, when I would ask him questions about being a big brother he would get a big smile on his face and tell me a few things.I know the other kids are going to miss his little hand sticking out as he counted the kids getting on the bus. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family
Fran and Stuart Dow
Paula, Jeff, Lily and Benjamin
Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel on the news of your tragic loss! We are not supposed to put our children to rest and nothing will feel normal, you must find a new normal and carry on. Brayden was a special little boy and he will be missed terribly but you will carry him in your hearts and thoughts and remember to talk about him to keep him alive in you. I know the loss you feel but it will get better.
Fran & Stu
Meredith & Matt Ische from Ashlyn
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your little boy. Our daughter Ashlyn went to JK with Brayden. There are no words to help you feel better but our family’s thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Meredith, Matt and the Ische Family
Karen and Elaene Fox
our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
We are thinking about you at this terrible time.
Samantha Ritchie
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Wendy & Rob Liebing
To Kim, Matt and Family we are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. Sending you strength and love.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Jeff , Paula & Family Our deepest sympathies Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time
Deb & Bob McRoberts
We are sorry to hear about your loss of your sweet little boy. We both send our thoughts and prayers to your whole family during this difficult time.
Bev Dayman
To Brayden’s entire family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. My girls will miss Brayden’s smile and his love of tractors, but most of all his kindness and how he put everybody else first. So incredibly sorry for your loss.
Shawn, Bev, Maggie, Tessa, Leah and Jocelyn Dayman
Glen Vanda and Curtis McNeil
Paula Jeff and Family
Words are inadequate to express our sadness for you. Be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Glen Vanda and Curtis
Ryan & Leasa Jane Dukeshire
Paula, Jeff and family,
I can not express how very sorry we are for the sudden loss of little Brayden. He enlightened the hearts of many, cherish his memory forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leasa Jane and Ryan
Aaron & Nicole Chambers (Katie)
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Brayden. He was a sweet little boy with a big heart. Katie (JK) was lucky to have known him even if it was for such a short time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .
Katie and Nicole
Aaron & Nicole Chambers (Katie)
We were sadden to hear of the passing of Brayden. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a sweet little boy and Katie (JK class) was lucky to have known him, even if it was for such a short time.
Katie and Nicole
Luke & Carrie Ruyter (Jaxson)
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. No parent should ever have to endure a pain like this. We are thinking of you and praying for you. Our deepest sympathies.
Cathy Durley
Dear Paula ,Jeff & family:
I am very sorry and also very sad to learn of the sudden passing of your dear son, Brayden.
I keep praying that the Lord will comfort you all and help & guide you in the difficult days now and ahead.
With sincere sympathy and prayers,
Cathy Durley & family.
Donna McKillop
Paula, Jeff and family,
I cannot express how very sorry I am for the sudden loss of your little Brayden. I am thinking of you during this unspeakably difficult time, and holding you all in my heart.
Kathy & Steven Skalitzky
There are no words that can erase the pain of losing a loved one, especially a child. Wrap yourselves in the love and comfort of family and friends and allow them to be your light at this dark time. Weep for your loss, get angry at the pointlessness of losing Brayden, then take comfort in your faith and thank your little angel for sharing his time with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hank & Heather vanderBoog , 15 Mile Rd
No words can express how sorry we were to hear of the passing of your little boy
Our sympathy to your families .
Laura Murray
Paula and Jeff and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Brayden’s passing, and send you our love and deepest condolences.
With all our hearts,
Laura & Ben
Justin and Tina Merner
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face a loss no parent should ever have to feel. May your memories of your amazing little boy carry you through this difficult time. We will never forget his big bright smile!
Darryl And Jen Fedyk (Nathan)
We are heart broken over your loss. Our deepest sympathies, you are all in our thoughts.
Kari McLennan
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with your family.
Lynn & Bob Bond
Paula, Jeff and family,
We send our love and prayers to you. May you feel surrounded by love and comforting arms.
Aunt Lynn and Uncle Bob
Marlee, Dave, Kodi and Kyrn Page
We are so sad for your loss ….not sure what to even say…..our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Love the Page’s and Stevenson’s
Kelly and Ryan Hewlett
Paula and Jeff, We are so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Brayden. There are no words to express our sympathy. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
William & Brenda Hawkins (Charlotte)
Our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marianne DuCharme
We are truly sorry for your loss of your beloved Brayden. I am so glad to see a picture of him on his tractor. We will always miss his smiling face,his countless hugs for Lily,and will always remember how much he loved and looked forward to seeing his Mom and Dad every day after work. We were truly blessed to have Brayden in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jane Calhoun
Thinking of you Paula and Jeff
Ben and Jodi Greig
Paula, Jeff, and family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
Aaron and Jaime
There are no words we can say….only love and prayers we can send.
Arvin and Samantha Kim
There are not enough words to express our sadness for your sudden loss of your loving little boy. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time. We feel so lucky to have known Brayden and will always remember his adorable smile.
Dave and Katariina Taylor
We are so very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of little Brayden. Our deepest sympathies go out to the McLean family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Katariina
Bonnie
Jeff, Paula & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very tragic time.
Love, Bonnie, Tom, Virginia & Tessia
Liz & Earl Brown
We are thinking of you all at this sad, sad time. Find your strength in memories, family and prayer. Love you.
Theresa, Martin and Trevor
Words can never ease the pain you are feeling. The love and commitment for our children is something more profound than we can describe and because of that our sympathy to you. I can never understand what everyday will bring for your new life but know that we love and are thinking of you all.
It is okay to be angry, okay to be sad and okay to laugh…as I am sure that is how Brayden would want it.
Lilly and Ben have the best guardian angel to keep them safe.
Love
Theresa, Martin and Trevor
Pam & Tom Young and family
We are praying for your family. We are so very sorry and sadden by your loss. There just isn’t any words….other than saying we will pray.
Leanne and Mike Thompson
Paula, Jeff and Family
There are no words that can express the sadness we all feel. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very very difficult time.
Leanne, Mike and Family
Karen Milne
Paula, Jeff and family,
The memories and love you all shared for Brayden are what will help you through the days ahead. Those memories and that love will be with you to guide you, now and forever. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Allen & Julie Rollings (Jacob)
Our deepest sympathies and prayers for your family.
Trish Brennan
Paula, Jeff and family,
We are devasted to hear of the sudden passing of Brayden.
May your memories of your sweet baby boy last a lifetime.
Gone entirely too soon, never forgotten, always in our thoughts.
Trish and Ryan