BRENDA YVONNE CHISHOLM

BRENDA YVONNE CHISHOLM
(nee Cosby)
April 27, 1954 – March 3, 2024
In loving memory of Brenda Yvonne Chisholm (nee Cosby), who passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at her home in Rockville, at the age of 69. Daughter of Alexander Cosby (predeceased) and Pearl Chambers (predecased). Stepdaughter of King Chambers (predecased). Daughter-in-law of Junior Chisholm and Doris Chisholm (predeceased). Beloved wife of 50 years, and best friend, of Brock Chisholm. Loving mother of Stephen Chisholm (Becky) and Stacey Heins (Jason). Doting grandma of Cole Chisholm (Brooke), Abbie Heins, Madison Skippen, Samantha Chisholm and Bella Ferguson. Great-grandma of Myles Chisholm. Dear sister of Lois Bond (Gerry), Russel Cosby, Helen Chisholm (predeceased) (James predeceased) and Phyllis Norris (predeceased) (Robert). Sister-in-law to Ruth Chisholm (predeceased). She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Brenda was a people person. She loved meeting new people and welcoming them into her circle. She enjoyed yearly events such as Country Fest, Bluegrass in The country, the Blyth Steam Show, the Massey Fair and her quilting retreat. Most recently she enjoyed a bus trip to the Great Northern Opry and planned to make it a yearly tradition if her health allowed it. She worked at Foodland right up until her diagnosis, for no reason other than she loved to be around people. She made an impression on everyone she met with her infectious laugh and warm smile. Brenda loved hosting events. It could be smaller events such as family dinners or bonfires, but she also tackled bigger projects such as shore lunches at Buck and Bingwood (the fly-in fishing resort she and Brock owned in Hornepayne) and events such as Christmas in July, stone soup, potlucks and car shows at Uncle Steve’s. Brenda was a woman of many talents. She was a wonderful baker and quilter. She was a member of the Hawberry Hoedownders Square Dancing Club for many years. Painting, knitting, crocheting, you name it, she tried it. She always had numerous craft projects on the go. She particularly loved doing crafts with her grandkids, who meant the world to her. Her fighting spirit allowed her to meet her great grandson Myles, who brightened her final days beyond imagination. Brenda will be greatly missed, but we all take comfort in knowing she is reunited with her parents, sisters and beloved dog Cinnamon. We have no doubt there is one heck of a party going on up in heaven! Brenda asked that a Celebration of Life be held in her honour. Please join us at the Rockville Hall to celebrate, on what would have been her 70th birthday, April 27, 2024 from 1 to 4 pm. Donations to the Mindemoya Hospital Chemo Room, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated. Please share your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca