Brenda Harrison – August 27, 1953 – April 02, 2026
Brenda died peacefully on April 2, 2026, from complications of breast cancer. Given the fit of the last seven years with her loved ones, she constantly praised the medical staff at the BC
Cancer Centre (Vancouver) and at Vancouver General Hospital.
Born to Muriel “Betty” and Keith Thompson, Brenda was raised in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, largely by two great-aunts, Aggie and Win. Brenda later settled in Vancouver, B.C.
Brenda is survived by her partner Paul, children Julia (Toby) and Teddy (Maria), sister Bev (Roy), brothers Russ and Dan; grandchildren Sebastian, Sophie, Amelia, Nikanor and Percival; nieces and nephews, maternal aunts and uncles, and cousins.
A celebration of Brenda’s life is planned for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 am, at St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church, 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Brenda's memory to the BC Cancer Foundation (www.bccancerfoundation.com) or Médecins sans Frontières Canada (www.action.msf.ca).
