Obituary of George Francis Brehon

George slipped away peacefully with Gladys, his wife of 68 years, by his side on the morning of June 23, 2021.

George was born on the farm his father homesteaded, the youngest son of Keystone district pioneers, Alec and Annie Brehon. He farmed until he retired and moved to Saskatoon in 2011. In 2004, George and Gladys received The Century Farm Family Award, and proudly hosted a party for the 100th anniversary of The Emerald Farm.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gladys; children, Leslie (Matthew) Kirby and Will; Garth (Brenda)Brehon, Ryan (Mel) and Olivia; Kristi (Jamie) Ellice, Prentyce and Paxton; Taylor (Kellen Rixon); Maureen (Richard) Kachmarski, Jeff (Twila), Logan, Kaden and Jace; Evan (Katie), McKenna and Easton; Kevin (Lee) Brehon and Alex; brother-in-law, John Parker; sisters-in-law, Shirley McIvor and Doreen Parker, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

George was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Annie (Arkley) Brehon; brothers Colles (Anna), and Richard (Shirley); sisters Muriel (Earl) Pattison, and Lilah Brehon.

George was a member of the Maymont United Church, and served as Chairman of the Board, Member of the Session, and on the Pastoral Advisory Committee. He was a staunch Wheat Pool member, serving on the Maymont Wheat Pool Committee for 30 years. George also served on the Memorial Hall Committee for 40 years. He served as a Maymont Rural Telephone Company director for 25 years and was a Trustee at Keystone School. George repaired furnaces throughout the community for 35 years. George communicated caring and concern and love through his quiet presence.  He had an inventive and creative mind that ranged amongst the world of welding, mechanics, machining, electronics, and woodworking. George’s greatest love was his shop. The door was always open to anyone who needed work done, from an oil change to a major repair. George’s happiest moments were when family gathered for a wiener roast, a BBQ or an evening of cards and games.

A private family service will be held July 3, 2021, at the Saskatoon Funeral Home. Interment to follow at the Maymont Cemetery, Maymont, Saskatchewan.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Village of Maymont, Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, Box 160, Maymont, Sask. S0M 1T0, or to the charity of one’s choice.