Vincent Gabriel Brady

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Vincent Gabriel Brady on Wednesday December 20, 2023 in his 87th year. He died peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Markham. Dearest husband of the late wife Shelia Philomena (Ena) (nee O’Sullivan) (September 29,1963). Loving husband of the late Karen Elisabeth (Kai) (nee Dodington) (November 21, 2012) for 40 years. Beloved father of Lisa and Brendan. Cherished brother to the late Joseph (Terry) Brady. Brother-In-law of Fran (Brendan) Leeson, David (Donna) Dodington, Walter Dodington and the late Ann (Bill) Hicks. Uncle Vince will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and their families. His ashes will be interred, alongside his wife Kai in Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines. A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2024. Vince was born in Dublin, Ireland and he grew up in Malahide, Ireland. During his youth he loved being part of The Boy Scouts, swimming in the Irish Sea, sailing, cycling, camping and sports. He attended Cistercian College, Roscrea to Leaving Certificate in 1954. Moved to Phibsborough and Booterstown when his mother Jennie in 1953. Attended Rosse’s College, Rathmines Tec. and The National College of Art. His first employment was at the Irish Independent as a circulation rep. 1956 to 1961. In 1961 emigrated to London. Worked for Regent Oil as a computer control clerk 1961 to 1964. Married Ena O’Sullivan in 1962. Ena died on September 29th, 1963. Vince emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1964 and began his career at IBM. He met Kai in 1971 at IBM. They married and raised their two children in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Vince retired from IBM in 1992. He was good athlete participating in football(soccer), rugby and field hockey. Played field hockey for Malahide, Railway Union, London Polytechnic. He continued playing field hockey in Canada with a The Toronto Ookpics in mid 60-s – late 70’s and then coached a local boys soccer team in the 80’s. During his retirement his love for family and history with his amazing memories and details from the past, became a project that continued till recently. He loved his black lab Shadow and their daily adventures to ‘Shad Land’. Vince helped his wife with her 13-year battle with polycythemia vera. Kai passed away in November 2012. In 2015 Vince was treated for bladder cancer. Early in 2023 the cancer returned and had spread. With the help of his family, he was able to remain at his home with palliative care services. He was known by friends and family as a kind gentleman with a witty sense of humour. Vince will be loved and remembered always. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Avidis Boudakian with Markham Urology, the doctors, nurses and staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital (Oak Valley Health) and Dr. Elizabeth Mui and her team with Seniors Home Support for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated. Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. https://www.mshf.on.ca/in-memory Bladder Cancer Canada. https://bladdercancercanada.org/en/honour-memorial-donation/