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Joe Breedon

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Breedon: Joseph Wayne

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at his home, Tottenham, on Monday December 6th, 2021. Joe Breedon, in his 81st year, beloved husband of Marilyn (Hollingshead). Loving father of Brenda Breedon and Jo-Anne (Eric) Ellens. Cherished Grampa to Beth (Colin), Nathan (Bonnie), Sarah (Michael), and Sam (Julia). Dear brother of Ann Davis and the late Jack Breedon and Bill Breedon. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Sunday December 12th, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A family service will be held on Monday December 13th, 2021 followed by interment in Bond Head United Church Cemetery. To watch a recording of the funeral service, please click here to be taken to our Facebook page. Donations in Joe’s memory to Bond Head United Church, Box 139, 4221 County Road 88, Bond Head, ON L0G 1B0, the Stronach Cancer Care Centre, Newmarket, the Odette Cancer Care Centre-Sunnybrook Hospital, Matthews House Hospice, Alliston or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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Joe Breedon - Visitation

Rod Abrams Funeral Home

Tottenham, Ontario

December 12, 2021

2 -4 pm - 6 - 8 pm

Joe Breedon - Service

Rod Abrams Funeral Home

Tottenham, Ontario

December 13, 2021

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  1. Dorothy Dale says

    December 30, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Joe. He will be missed

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  2. Don and Sharon Wilkie says

    December 21, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Marilyn so sorry for the loss of Joe remembering our conversations when we met in Tottenham a very nice man !

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  3. Heather and Brian Delahunt says

    December 20, 2021 at 7:31 am

    Marilyn, Joanne and family. Just heard about Joe’s passing and wanted to extend my condolences to your family. Joe had a long battle but now he is at rest. Cherish those wonderful memories, may they give you some comfort during this difficult time.
    Heather and Brian Delahunt

    Reply
  4. Lynn Jackson says

    December 16, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    Dear Marilyn & family, I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Joe. Such a nice man who always had a ready smile.
    Cherish your memories. Take care.
    Lynn Jackson

    Reply
  5. Paul and Sonja Tenaglia says

    December 16, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Ben.
    Our deepest sympathy to all families.

    Reply
  6. Joanne & Pete Duggan & Family says

    December 14, 2021 at 6:29 am

    So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Thinking of all the memories you must have. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️

    Reply
  7. John and Alice Lloyd says

    December 13, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending our condolences to all

    Reply
  8. Joanne Jeffery says

    December 13, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Dear Brenda, I am sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply
  9. Lloyd Fisher says

    December 13, 2021 at 10:29 am

    So Sorry to hear about Joe’s passing I worked with Joe when we were with United Breeders and Gencor era One of the nicest person to work with

    Reply
  10. Debbie Webster says

    December 13, 2021 at 9:55 am

    My dear friend Brenda, Mom Marilyn and Sister Jo-Anne: I know how much you’re hurting in the loss of your Dad and husband Joe and my heart aches for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time and I hope you will take comfort in all of your cherished and loving memories. Thinking about all of you with sincere sympathy, Debbie.

    Reply
  11. Brandon Hester says

    December 13, 2021 at 7:50 am

    I am so sorry for your and your families loss Brenda. I am sending all the good prayers and supportive energy your way.

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  12. Doris Glassford says

    December 13, 2021 at 4:32 am

    I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He put up such a difficult struggle.He can now rest in peace. My condolances to the family during this difficult time

    Reply
  13. Mary Dove says

    December 12, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    Marilyn and family, I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing , I always enjoyed my chats with yourself and Joe at the Trisan track, he was so strong and always so pleasant. May your memories help you through this difficult time. .. Mary Dove

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  14. Wilson Forbes says

    December 12, 2021 at 10:43 am

    Sorry for your Loss,
    Big Hugs to you Marilyn
    and everyone in the family
    It is so hard to say goodbye to
    someone you love

    Reply
  15. Ken and Jean Meher says

    December 12, 2021 at 9:21 am

    May the grace of God,the gentle presence of caring friends,the love of family, help sustain you during this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy . Ken and Jean Meher

    Reply
  16. Bill and Donna says

    December 12, 2021 at 9:14 am

    Brenda we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Reply
  17. Muriel Reynolds says

    December 11, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    To Marilyn and family, those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Joe will be sadly missed by all his friends.
    With deepest sympathy, Muriel Reynolds and family.

    Reply
  18. Marlene and Bill Koppens says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:41 am

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Fond memories of you and Joe at the walking track.

    Reply
  19. Joan Edwards says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:05 am

    My sincere sympathy to you Marilyn and all your family.

    Reply
  20. Mary Lynn Nosad says

    December 11, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Dear Marilyn & Family, my deepest condolences to you, may Joe Rest In Peace…..thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Reply
  21. Doreen Roberts says

    December 11, 2021 at 8:17 am

    Sorry for your loss Marilyn. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

    Reply
  22. Lorie Sloan says

    December 11, 2021 at 6:30 am

    Dear Marilyn, my deepest condolence on the passing of Joe. May you find comfort knowing you and your family are in the hearts and prayers of many. Take Care Lorie

    Reply
  23. Waneeta Robertson says

    December 11, 2021 at 2:13 am

    Brenda … I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.

    Reply
  24. Brian and Leanne Richards says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    Sorry to hear about Joe, one of the nicest guys I have met, my condolences to Brenda, Joanne, Annabelle, the family, and especially to Auntie Marilyn.

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  25. John & Sue French says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Hi Marilyn
    Neil Webb sent me an email of Joe’s passing. It sure has been along time since seeing you and Joe. I worked with Joe the year of 69-70 out of the Aurora office. Our condolences to you and your family.

    Reply
  26. Keith and Donna Reynolds says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Sending our condolences to Marilyn and family.

    Reply
  27. Lia Lappano says

    December 10, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Brenda, I’m so sorry for your loss. May the loving memories you have of your dad sustain you during this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family.

    Reply
  28. Brian Denney says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    Dear Brenda. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Brian and Mary Anne Denney

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  29. Scott and Diane Archibald says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    Marilyn and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Our sincere sympathies are with you all at this time.

    Reply
  30. Lynda Woolner says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Marilyn and family. Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Your treasured memories will help you through this difficult and sad time. Our deepest sympathy.
    Doug and Lynda Woolner

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  31. Dave Cober says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:31 am

    Marilyn, Brenda, Jo-Anne So Sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy, to you all. The 4th will never be the same. I always have the fondest memories of the Breedons.
    Dave

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  32. Brian and Karen Westlake and family says

    December 9, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    Our deepest condolences to you Marilyn and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all

    Reply
  33. Bob & Pat Jackson (Amon) says

    December 9, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    Marilyn & Family
    Our sincere condolences for your loss.

    Reply
  34. Penny Bishop & family says

    December 9, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    Heartfelt condolences to Marilyn and family. Hoping memories will help you through the days ahead, we were blessed to know him.

    Reply
  35. Ruth and Jason Westlake says

    December 9, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Sending our sincere condolences to the Breedon family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

    Reply
  36. Ernie & Lorena Churchill says

    December 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your Dad, Jo-Anne

    Reply
  37. Teresa and Dan says

    December 9, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather.

    Reply
  38. Lois Archibald says

    December 9, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing always had time and a smile for all who met up with him ! Rest in peace Joe.

    Reply
  39. Mary and George Milner says

    December 9, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    Marilyn and the Family,

    We were very sorry to hear that Joe had passed. Mom and Dad had fond memories of your family. Sending our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. Take care.

    Reply
  40. Linda Armstrong says

    December 9, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Marilyn and family
    I was sorry to head of Joe’s passing. He will be missed by you and also by others that he came into contact with through his work, family and neighbours.
    My sympathy to you all.

    Reply
  41. Tony, Jacqueline and Leighton says

    December 9, 2021 at 3:30 pm

     “When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind”

    My heartfelt condolences to the Breedon family. May you all find peace in the many happy times and memories you created together as a family.

    Most sincerely,
    Jacqueline (Conlan), and family
    (I attended high school with Brenda and my parents also resided a few houses up on the 4th line).

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  42. Bev & Larry Hollingshead says

    December 9, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    Dear Marilyn and Family
    So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He has had many medical problems through the
    years but always had a smile everytime you met him. Marilyn you will truly miss him
    you two had a special bond it always seemed. Our sincere condolences.

    Reply
  43. Sue and Al Stanbury says

    December 9, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    Dear Marilyn and family,
    Sad to learn of Joe’s passing. He fought so very hard for so long and never complained. Joe always had a smile for everyone in our back section at church, he’ll be miss. Our condolences.
    Sue and Al Stanbury

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  44. Mike and Janis Boykach says

    December 9, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    Dear Marilyn and Jo-anne and families, we are sorry to hear this sad news. Sending warm hugs and prayers to help ease your sorrow.

    Reply
  45. John and Carolynn Westlake says

    December 9, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    We are very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.
    Our sincere condolences to Marilyn and all the Breedon Family..

    Reply
  46. Ernie and Daina Wienecke says

    December 9, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Our condolences to hear about Joe’s passing! Our thoughts are with Marilyn and families at this time!

    Reply
  47. Mike & Dianne Fenning says

    December 9, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Marilyn, Brenda, Jo-Anne & family,
    Mike & I are so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We are keeping you all in our thoughts & offer our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

    Reply
  48. Patti Carr says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    Deepest sympathies to the Breedon Family on Joe’s passing. It was a regular visitor in our Unionville and Cookstown Dairy barns and will be remembered fondly.
    Brian and Patti Carr and Family. Lo-Crest Farms

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    • Pat Tough and family says

      December 9, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      Jo-Anne, and Brenda and all your families I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

      Reply
  49. Evelyn Rhebergen says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    My condolences to you all in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May God’s love surround you and comfort you.

    Reply
  50. Lorna Simpson says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    My condolence Marilyn and Family so sad to hear of the passing of Joe a dear husband,Father, Grandfather who will be missed. Lots of cherished memories of all the good times.
    Now restingi in peace

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  51. Sharon says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    To the Breedon family, my deepest condolences to you, especially Jo-Ann our hair Fairy.
    Remember the good times in your heart

    Reply
  52. Mike & Dianne Fenning says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Marilyn, Brenda, Jo-Anne, & family,
    Sending our heartfelt condolences & keeping you all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
    Mike & Dianne

    Reply
  53. Don and Marie-Laure Varcoe says

    December 9, 2021 at 10:21 am

    We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a great man. Our Sincere condolences to Marilyn and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Reply
  54. Lindsay (O'Hara) McCourt says

    December 9, 2021 at 9:51 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, Marilyn. Sending you and your family so much love. xo

    Reply
  55. Paul and Mary Kavanagh says

    December 9, 2021 at 9:44 am

    Sincere condolences to Marilyn and Family. Joe was a
    Great fellow, I have fond memories of him coming in
    to the farm, he always had a smile on his face.
    May he Rest In Peace!

    Reply
  56. Tony & Ruth Douglas says

    December 9, 2021 at 9:22 am

    To Marilyn & family, sending our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

    Reply
  57. Betty and Carman says

    December 9, 2021 at 8:00 am

    To The Breedon Family…..Carman and I were so sorry to hear about Joe.
    Please know we are thinking of all of you at this time.
    Love Carman and Betty

    Reply
  58. Barb Rowley says

    December 8, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    Marilyn, Jo-Anne, Brenda and families,
    My sincere condolences in your loss. Joe was a great man. Always willing to lend a hand when needed.
    Sincerely,
    Barb Rowley and family

    Reply
  59. Jo-Anne Derbecker says

    December 8, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this. My heart felt condolences to Marilyn, Brenda, Jo-Anne and family. Joe will be missed by everyone who knew him. A gentle man with an instant smile.

    Reply
  60. Eileen Shaw says

    December 8, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    So sorry to hear this sad news. Hugs to you and your family Marilyn.

    Reply
  61. Cheryl Prentice says

    December 8, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    Marilyn, Brenda and Jo-Anne
    Mom and I are so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was without a doubt a great man. Sending love and hugs

    Cheryl

    Reply
  62. Sara Wray says

    December 8, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Marilyn and family so sorry for your loss, I am thinking of you all. He was a wonderful kind man.

    Reply
  63. Barbara Ann Gauley says

    December 8, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    Marilyn and family my sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. Keep your treasured memories close to your heart. Thinking of you.

    Reply
  64. Garry & Mary Wiley says

    December 8, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    Our very deepest sympathy to all the Breedon family .Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time

    Reply
  65. Susan Brethet-Coulter says

    December 8, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Dear Marilyn, so sorry to hear the sad news. Joe was a great guy and he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad and difficult time. Love and hugs, Susan Brethet-Coulter

    Reply
  66. Tom & Corry Tomlinson says

    December 8, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    Our condolences to Marilyn and the family.
    Joe was a great man.
    Tom will always have good memories of Joe coming to the farm!

    Reply
  67. Mark & Amy Tomlinson says

    December 8, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers ❤

    Reply
  68. Jim & Carla Williams says

    December 8, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    Our very sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. It was always so nice to see him at church way back in the pew near the back! May all of the good memories bring you peace.

    Reply
  69. Gordon and Reta Brown says

    December 8, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Sincere sympathies to you and your family.
    We have fond memories of Joe.

    Reply
  70. Gordon and Reta Brown says

    December 8, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    So sorry to hear about Joe. Gord and have have fond memories of Joe. Sincere sympathies to you and your family.

    Reply
  71. Donna Williams says

    December 8, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. My sincere condolences to Marilyn, Ann, and all the family! Donna Argent Williams

    Reply
  72. Peggy Whiteside says

    December 8, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    Our sympathy to you Marilyn and your family. He has gone through a lot but seemed always happy. Hug to you all….Peggy and Wayne

    Reply
  73. Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak says

    December 8, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    Our condolences to Marilyn and Family.

    Reply
  74. Debbie Elvish says

    December 8, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to you, Marilyn and family. May your loving memories
    of Joe comfort you in the days ahead.
    Debbie and John Elvish

    Reply
  75. Marlene Walker says

    December 8, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Marilyn, Brenda, Jo-anne and family, Joe was a wonderful man and I know you will have many fond memories to look back on.

    Howard and Marlene Walker

    Reply
  76. Bob says

    December 8, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Sam,Julia and family, sorry to hear about your grandfather Joe. I know you will all miss him.
    Condolences from Bob and Evy Vienneau.

    Reply
  77. Barry and Linda Matson says

    December 8, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    So very sorry to hear this sad news. Joe was really one of the good guys and we were blessed to have known him. Our sincere condolences to all the family.

    Reply

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