Brennan Franklyn Goulding passed away on July 21, 2019, at the young age of 17, as a result of an accident when hiking with his friends.
Brennan couldn’t wait to start his life, entering this world on June 15th, 2002 in Kirkland Lake, 2 months before his due date. He was a fighter and strong-willed from the very start.
He was the son of Rod and Deanne (née Patey) Goulding, who thought the absolute world of him. He attended KLDCS and was to begin grade 12 this coming fall. Brennan was extraordinarily intelligent and was working hard to get the grades he needed to attend university.
Brennan was a member of the Kirkland Lake Blue Devils hockey team, where he was the star of the dressing room. He enjoyed skateboarding, camping, and hanging out with his friends. Brennan’s friends were the centre of his world. He was unendingly kind, as seen by the large number of friends who frequented his family home at 3 McPhee. He loved spending time with his family and was surrounded by family members in Kirkland Lake as well as Newfoundland & Labrador, where he spent many holidays and family vacations.
He was a leader and a joker. Brennan was loved fiercely by all who were lucky enough to have known him.
He will forever be remembered by the legacy he leaves behind and the cherished memories he leaves in the hearts of his parents Deanne and Rod, maternal grandparents Doris and Jerry Patey and paternal grandparents late Norma and Frank Goulding. His aunts and uncles Dwayne and Deanne (daughter Lauren), Wanda and late Gord (children Kelly, Tyler, Ashley), and Paula and Warren (children Amanda and Todd). Brennan was also blessed with an extensive family of distant Aunts, Uncles and Cousins who loved him dearly.
Because of the great distance between his home in Kirkland Lake and his relatives in Newfoundland & Labrador, Brennan had a close and strong KL family made up the Clarkes, the Strachans and the Croxalls who loved him and will continue to love him forever.
Donations:
As a tribute to his academic achievements and his fierce love of his friends, the family would like donations to be made to a scholarship fund that will be set up in his name.
Please make the cheque payable as shown below.
Rod and Deanne Goulding
Please include “The Brennan Goulding Scholarship Fund” on the memo line.
“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be”
~ Robert Munsch
A Celebration of Brennan’s Life:
French Family Funeral Home
111 Burnside Drive
Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 3L1
Friday, July 26, 2019
1:00 – 3:00 pm
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Richard Kallio
I cannot imagine the pain you must feel. My sincerest condolences and prayers for peace in your hearts.
Sue and Greig Moore
Rod and Deanne,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Brennan was a great kid and a great friend to many. We’ve been thinking of you since we heard and our hearts are breaking. Take care of each other.
Vickie Demers
My deepest condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Brennan when he attended day care. He was such a lovely boy. My heart goes out to you all.
Susan Hartling
Deanne and Rod….I can’t begin to know the profound loss that you and your family and Brennan’s friends are feeling. Please accept my sincere condolences. I hope you can take some small comfort knowing that our whole community is grieving your loss, even those of us who don’t know you well and didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your sweet boy. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim McNeil
Deanne & Rod,
We have been thinking of you all week. Very saddened for your loss. It is so apparent how much love is in your family. Brennan was loved by so many. We will continue to keep you in our hearts & thoughts.
Love, Kim,Allan, Brad & Lindsay McNeil
Mayor Pat Kiely & Council
Deanne, Rod & Family
So sad to hear of this devastating loss. His loss will be felt by all the community & his many school friends that loved & respected him as a great young man with a tremendous future that he looked forward to. On behalf of the community & the Town of Kirkland Lake staff, we share in your loss. Our thought & prayers are with you.
Mayor & Council
Bill & Jo-Ann Glover
Rod, Deanne and Goulding family, please accept our sympathies.
Colleen Doyle-Young
Our community has lost a very special young man – a true KL’er who made our town proud. RIP Brennan
Chris Sasseville and Angie Mayhew
We are so very sorry about Brennan.
Our sincere condolences, Chris and Angie.
Laud and Irene Pittman
Deanne,Rod,Jerry and Doris our deepest condolences on the lost of your son and grandson our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P Brennan.
Rick Patey
Such a terrible tragedy…my thoughts have been with you guys all week. Words can’t express how I feel for you guys. Love you all, and I am just so very sorry for your loss. xo
The Honeyborne Family
Deanne,Rod and family, thinking of you and sending our heartfelt condolences.
Tiffany Lee and Stephen Coombs
Deanne, we are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Take care.
Corinne Wincikaby
My deepest condolences Rod and Deanne, so sorry for your loss. RIP Brennan, heaven bound young man.
Melvina &. Doug Babcock
Frank and family, sadden to hear of your grandson, Brennan’s sudden death.i know how devastated you all are, after losing our grandson suddenly a few years ago at the same young age. Surround yourselves with family and friends. Lean on each other for comfort and support. Wrap yourself in the great memories and let it help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. Brennan.
Leslie Phillips
Deanne
I’m so very sorry to hear this news. I wish that there was something I could say to make all this go away. But there’s not. I can’t begin to comprehend what you are going through. The thing is… as a parent, I know exactly how much you love him. That love is the source of your hurting right now… one day it will be the source of your salvation. Thinking of you…
Mignonne Cameron
Did not have the pleasure of knowing this so popular young man. Wish I had. My heart goes out to his loving family. So tragic that a young life that showed such promise is over too soon.
Eileen Good
So very sorry to hear of this tragic accident. Deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young man. R I P Brennen .
Ralph Hillyard & June
Rod and Deanne. We send our deepest condolences to you and your families at this most difficult time. Our hearts are filled with sadness as we think of your great pain. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers for many days to come.
Rex Sheppard
I am so sorry to hear about your son. Words are very hard to come by at a time like this and I wish I knew a few. Rod Deanne Doris and Jerry My thoughts are with you all at this time —–Rex
Lucille Dinel
Deanne, Rod and families. I have no words for such a tragic loss. You have been in my heart and prayers since Sunday. Please accept my dearest condolences.
Pam Hunt
Deanne and Rod,
My sincere condolences to you both at this very sad time. I hope the beautiful memories you have of Brennan will bring solace for you and your family.
Selina & Bill Kelly
Sorry for the loss of your love one. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Families at this sad time.
Sonia Lang
Words cannot express our most sincerest sympathy on the loss of your son Brennan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Sonia & Fred Lang
Sheri, Mike, Abby DeLorme, Russ & Lill Corey
Rod & Deanne, Jerry & Doris, Dwayne, Deanne & Lauren- We are thinking of you all, sending our love and hope you find the strength you need.
Crystal Abbott
There are no words. My heart and all of my love is with you during this very tragic and unfair time. May he rest easy. You have such a beautiful guardian angel watching over you. I love you.
Doreen Horan and family
I don’t know what to say. Only I love you all.
Aunt Doreen, uncle pat, you’re cousins Patrick ,Sean and Erin.
Sue McKenney
Goulding family and friends, Sincere condolences on the loss of your dear son Brennan.
Lynda Clark-McTaggart and Family
Our sincere condolences to Brennan’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Juanita (Strangemore) Hoben
Jerry and Doris and family……so sorry to hear of your grandson’s passing…our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time…..please accept our sincere condolences…Juanita and Melvin Hoben, Centreville, NL
Joann and Vic Schpitzer
Rod and Deanne we are so very sorry for your loss.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Bond
Dear Dee and Rod,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my heart and prayers are with you.
Maria and Trent
Rod and Deanne, we are so sorry to hear about Brennan. Following your adventures through pictures over the years and reading the messages it is clear that he was one amazing kid and so loved. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Susan Walsh Mercer
Deanne, Rod, Doris and Jerry our hearts are saddened and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Colin and Susan
Barb Kiely
Our deepest condolences to you both and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Barr
Those we love don’t go away . They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, Unheard but always near. Still loved, Still missed and very dear.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
With our deepest sympathy, ????
Connie, Joe, Gracen & Jaylyn Barr
Ann Marie & Fred Cluett
Deanne, Rod and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy .
Ivan and Ruth Day
Rod and Deanne we were shocked to hear about brennan . i only remember meeting him once at your moms but he left a impression with us as a wonderful beautiful person. i can only imagine your devastation. we are thinking about you guys our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Jody and Dana Kelly
Rod, Deanne, Jerry, Doris and family so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jody and Dana
Len and Julia Lynch
Our sincere condolences to the Goulding and Patey families on your sudden loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marion and Frank Murphy
Rod, Deanne, Jerry , Doris and families,
Our hearts are very sad today to hear of your son and grandson taken far to soon .please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, may your memories and knowing other care help you all through this difficult time love and prayers Marion and Frank Murphy
Bonnie Moeltner
I can not fully express my deepest sympathies to you both and your families. Please know that Marcus and I are thinking of you.
Valerie & Stan Fox
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sandra Taylor
My deepest condolences to you and and your family on the loss of your beautiful son.
Mike,Ruby.Suzette, & Maria Bouzanne
There are no words to express the sadness in our hearts for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Keating Family
We wish to send our sincerest condolences to the Patey and Goulding families at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vera and Tom Bennett
Deanne,Rod,Doris,Jerry and families,we are so sorry for your loss.Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all.Hugs.
Pat & Joe la cour
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious son,R.I.P. Brennan ????
Tracy and Al French
Our sincere condolences to Deanne , Rod, family and friends. It’s unimaginable what you all must be going through.
Thinking of you ????
Roy and Liz
It is so difficult to express the sadness we are feeling for the loss of your beautiful young son. Only knew Brennan through many photos and loved his winning smile.
Terrilee
Deanne, Rod, friends and families.
There are no words for such a tragic loss. We would like to send our deepest sympathies and condolences. Our thoughts and prayers will be will you. Time will hopefully heal and all the great memories that you all share of this great young man will help mend the broken hearts..
Mazzocato family
Irene, David , June McRae and Kara
Words can not ever express the deep and profound sadness our family feels for you Rod and Deanne. We hope with the support of your family and friends you will have the strength to navigate this terrible time in your lives. Please know our family is here to support you in any way we can.
Elaine and Bill Barnes
Rod and Deanne,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Joe Byrde and family
Rod and Deanne, our deepest condolences and most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.
Bobby and Nancy
Rod and Deanne our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angela Labine
To Deanne and Rod, to your families and your friends, and to Brennan’s friends. My heart aches for all of you and my thoughts stay with you, though I know none of you well. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Angela
Deanne and rod my heart goes out to you at this very difficult time ,my heat is breaking for you guys and I wish there was something I could do to take the pain away your Newfie friends are here for you feel free to reach out , Angela , Steve and Haley Rideout xoxo
Vic and Deb Burtschenko
Rod and Deanne
Our condolences to you. There are no words to describe how we feel for you at this time. No one should lose a child. Such a sweet, kind soul.
Heather and Jamie Ryan
Rod and Deanne, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jason Elliott and Yvette Mooney
Rod and Deanne, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very trying time. Jason Elliott and Yvette Mooney.
Kathy Doner
Rod and Deanne,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Brennan. His smile and humour will be missed everyday at school.
Elayne Rosko
Our deepest condolences Rod, Deanne & family for the loss of your beautiful boy. We are thinking of you at this very difficult time and will keep your in our prayers.
Tom & Elayne Rosko
Debbie Kelly
Dear Rod, tears of sadness flow for the loss of your son, be strong, heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Kelly Smith
So very sorry for your loss Deanne and Rod. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Helene and family
Dear Rod and Deanne,
So very sorry for this unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both…
Helene, Don, Eric and Julie Studholme
Georgia
Dear Deanne Rod&family. Our hearts are aching &broken for the loss of your beautiful boy Brennan Such a tragedy A parents worse nightmare I realize these words will not heal your pain & sorrow but just remember we love you your in our thoughts! We are fortunate to know you both & to call you amazing people our friends Much love Georgia Ron &Natasha
Cole Fillion
My sincere condolences to Brennan’s family. I am sorry for your loss.
James Perry
Pleases accept our deepest condolences for your loss. James and Nadine Perry/Dickie
Bill Drummond
My deepest condolences, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful son. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God bless him.
Lorraine Montague
Deanne, Rod, family and friends….
I could never imagine losing such a precious gift. KLDCS will miss him greatly. Such a sunny face and of great character. You both did such a great job raising him. Know that you are all in my prayers.
Lorraine Montague
Judy and Rick Gervais
No words can be said to convey our Condolences to you Deana, Rod and Family….thinking of you All, at this very tragic time.
Don & Polly Strachan
Rod & Deanne
The news of Brennan’s loss is heartbreaking.
Your short time with Brennan is an incredible gift and you have much
to be proud of.
I will always remember the fun time of Brennan and Jack decorating Christmas cookies
in our kitchen .They were 6 or 7 at the time.
Love and peace to you both.
richard narduzzi
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of their loved one.
Tenants of Golden Legion Manor
We as The Tenants Association of Golden Legion Manor, Gander, Newfoundland of which Frank Goulding is a Tenant and dear friend to all of us here wanted to send our deepest condolence
to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Young
Deanne and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Shirley Dorsey
So very sorry for you loss. Heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by the loss of one so dear.
Ilona Bruneau
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Penny Fournel & The Fournel Family
Deanne & Rod, I am so sorry. Amelia remembers him as such a nice guy, who knew and always talked to everyone. Though I didn’t know him so well, I remember our Photo Session and how proud you both were…… and how confident and handsome he was. He sure had a sparkle in his eye! Such a beautiful combination of both of you. He is cherished in hearts forever <3.
The Weir Family
Rod and Deanne, it was with great sadness that we learned of Brennan’s passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you both during this difficult time. Brennan was a true friend to our nephew Jack, he will be extremely missed. Rod, Michelle (nee Strachan), Coleman and Alexandra Weir
Roy & Nora Kelly
Our sincere condolences to both families on your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Nicole Lalonde
Deanne, Rod, family, extended family and friends, my heart breaks for all of you in this tragic time. Sending everyone my most heartfelt and sincere condolences to each and every one of you. I pray for strength to get through this horrible time. I can’t express how truly sorry I am for your loss. Take comfort from each other and from your supportive surroundings.
Rolly Pelchat
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are
With you.
Sincere condolences
Germaine Coombs
Deanne and Rod and families. The are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I am praying for your strength and courage to cope with the unimaginable pain. My thoughts are with you.
Cindy MacKinnonn
Our sincere condolences Deanna and Rod. The magnitude of the tragic loss of Brennan is immeasurable. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Cindy and Jim
Caroline Harvey
Rod and Deanne,
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. May you find some peace, comfort and strength from the memories of your dear Brennan.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Caroline, Steven and Kenadie
Mike Bowman
Rod , Deanne and family,
Please accept condolences on behalf of my family concerning the loss of your dear son. It is never easy to loose any family member but the loss of a child is indeed the most difficult of all. Stay strong and hold each other close at this most difficult of times. Always remember you are surrounded by family and friends who will be there to help and support you.
Julie Letourneau(pajunen)
Dear Deanna & Rod!
My deepest condolences! I am devastated to hear this tragic news of Brennan. There are no words to express my sadness. I just can’t beleive it! My heart goes out to you & the family. I want you all to know that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. Hug xo
The Young Family
Our hearts are heavy with sadness over the journey you are now thrown into. We are deeply sorry for your loss of your beloved Son, Brennan. There will never be a good enough reason for this to have happened. There is never an acceptable time to loose your child. No amount of time is long enough to be with our babies. Part of you is with them, and part of them is with you, always, no mater where they or you are in the moment. Carry his love with you in your heart or it will surely close to life itself. Always remember the moments that you shared and the energy that he had for life. When you need to, just stop what you are doing and take the time you need to think of him. Know that you are both better for the time that you had together. He is in God’s hands now, and God will carry him home where he will be safe.
Gatz family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
Margaret McCrank
So sorry for your loss. There is no greater pain. My thoughts are with you all.
Kevin Field
So sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to the Party and Goulding families.
Kevin & Yvonne Field
Mike and Marcy East
Deanne ,Rod and family
Our sincere condolences on your loss, you will all be in our thoughts and sending strength during this difficult time.
Debbie
To the Goulding and Patey families. Our thoughts are of you and our prayers are for you.
Eileen Costello and family, Wabush, Labrador
Sylvia& Martin
Deanne and Rod , our sympathy and love go to you both . It saddened us to hear this today. May the love and comfort of family and friends be a comfort to you both. Cherish your memories and speak his name . Wish my words would flow unto the paper . Ye will be in my heart and prayers in this difficult time . God be with you . ????
Rest In Peace Brennan.
Brian Coghlan
So very sorry Deanne and Rod my deepest condolences, my heart is with you.
Sharon Hillgren Paras
On behalf of Ron Hillgren and his family, we send our sincerest condolences to the family of Brennan at this time of such sadness.
Lynda and Peter
Rod and Deanne, there are no words to express how heart broken we are for you both. We know Brennan was the center of your world. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert Taylor
Our deepest sympathy Rod and Deanne .Be strong ,our heart is breaking right now .you will always be in my prayers xoxo.
Marjorie and Paul Harvey
Deanne and Rod, there are no words for such a tragic, devastating loss. You are in our hearts and prayers as is Brennan. He will be with you always.
Paul, Marjorie, Christopher and Abbey
Nyla Koomans
Buzz and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. When God needs help he calls his best home.
Susan and Don Berlingeri
Rod and Deanne, Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Brennan At Sacred heart as a kind gentleman. He was a leader with his friends and often the glint in his eye meant they were planning something. Always something fun!! He was a blessing to our school. Prayers.
Tom & Holly Woollings
To all the Goulding Family & friends
Such a terrible loss for a parent & friends. Heartfelt condolence to all of you.
Susan Berlingeri
Rod and Deanne, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, I remember Brennan as a sweet young gentleman at Sacred Heart Catholic School. He always had a wit and a charm and he was a leader with his many friends.
Susan and Don Berlingeri
Bill & Julie Foss
Our Deepest Condolences are with you in this difficult time.
Bill & Julie Foss
Neighbors
Barb Brohm
My heartfelt condolences go out to Deanne, Rod and families,
In the loss of Brennan he was a wonderful boy❤️
Mckenna Graham
Brennan was such a kind soul and will be dearly missed❤️ We all loved him and that contagious smile of his. I will always remember him, I am so sorry for your loss
Pearl and Ivan Patten
Deanne, & Rod, Doris and Jerry, Dwayne, Deanne and Lauren, other family members, We are devastated to hear this tragic news of Brennan. There are no words to express our sadness. We want you all to know that we have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Angelicchio Family
Our sincerest condolences to Brennan’s family and friends at this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Des and Doreen Sasseville
Deanne, Rod and family,
We are deeply saddened by Brennan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Love, Des and Doreen Sasseville
marissa bastarache
sorry for your lost
Carole Oneil
Our deepest sympathy Rod and Deanne .Be strong ,our heart is breaking right now .you will always be in my prayers xo
Helen and Ralph
Rob and Deanne, my heart is full of you today. I feel pain for you both. God bless you and keep you in his arms
Linda Wilson
My heart goes out to you and Family
Darren Phillips
My deepest condolences Rod, Deanne, family and friends. Brennan was one of the kindest kids around. Whether at the rink, school or even in public. Coach Darren is hurt and sad.