In Celebration of

Brenda Alice Knie (nee Turner)

January 22, 1940 -  June 10, 2020

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the age of 80. Predeceased by her beloved husband Karl. Loving mother of Derrick (Laurie McPhail), and Jeff (Cindy). Cherished grandma of Karlee. Brenda will be dearly missed by her extended family as well as many friends at Marina Del Rey Phase I, SickKids Hospital's Bear Theatre and in California. During these difficult times, private family and friends services will take place. Please reach out to her sons Derrick or Jeff.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Canada or St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

Feel free to read more about our wonderful Mom under My Story/Biography

Guestbook 

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Gwen and Bob Presant (Friend)

Entered June 12, 2020 from Caledon ON

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Brenda. I met Brenda over 60 years ago when my brother Don started working for her Dad, Jack, pumping gas at his Esso Station. We became good friends and I enjoyed visits with her and her parents at their cottage. Brenda was a bridesmaid at our wedding in 1961 and in 2011 we were delighted when she was able to join us for our 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Derrick and Laurie, Jeff and Cindy and Karlee. We would like to thank Derrick for his phone call to let us know the sad news about his mother. Gwen and Bob Presant

Laura-lee Laverty (Extended family)

Entered June 13, 2020 from Orangeville

Brenda was a very special lady to our family. Brenda was always so kind to our children and family,
We will miss Brenda very much, but will always remember all the great times we had with Brenda.😊

Jeff, Cindy, Derick, Laurie and Karlee we are thinking of you in this difficult time.

Love the Laverty Family


John Nishikawa (Work colleague)

Entered June 13, 2020 from SickKids

My condolences to Brenda's family. Although I have never met you, I had the pleasure of working with Brenda during her earlier years at SickKids. I had the opportunity of meeting up with her again last year at a celebration of life for a mutual friend and it felt like time had never passed. She was a wonderful and generous person and I'm sure her strengths were passed on to all of her family. My heartfelt thoughts to you.
John

Rose Gerry - Honey Bunny (TAILS) (Cast - TAILS)

Entered June 13, 2020 from Toronto

My dearest friend Brenda Knie,
I will miss you so much. We talked and kept in touch all these years since we retired from Sickkids Hospital. I love you. You are now with Karl up there.

Marilyn Cairns (Friend)

Entered June 13, 2020 from Toronto

My condolences to the family. I've known Brenda for about 14 years since I moved into a condo at Marina Del Rey. I enjoyed our conversations while we attended many of the same events here. Brenda always had interesting things to say about a variety of topics. She was a very special person who will be missed by her many friends at the condo. Rest in Peace Brenda.
Marilyn

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