Desmond, Brenda Mae, age 52, of Lincolnville, Guysborough County, grew her wings gracefully on January 3, 2017. 

Born in Guysborough, Brenda was a daughter of Wilfred and Ardella (Ash) Desmond of Lincolnville.

Brenda was an avid bingo player making friends wherever she played. Well known for her smile, laughter, humour, and strong love for everyone with whom she crossed paths.

Besides her parents, survived by daughters, Diane and Katlin of Halifax; twin girls, Cassandra and Chantel (John) of Antigonish; grandchildren, Noah, Aria, Delilah, Alexis, and Jayden; siblings: twin sister and best friend Linda, at home; Sandra (Kenneth Greencorn), Margaret, Lincolnville; Charlotte (Michael), Pickering, ON; Mary (Patrick), Toronto; Veronica (David), Halifax; Francis, Marjorie, Bernard, Alfred, Allan (Terry), Brenda Jones, James, Austin (Tracey), and Tony, all of London, ON. James, David (Donna)and Robert all of Toronto; Fraser (Delfina), Brampton, ON; George (Dawn), Afton; Diamond (Dylan), Halifax; honorary sisters, Shelly MacLean, Truro and Jenny Douglas, Toronto.

Predeceased by her son, Lionel; granddaughter, Aaliyah; daughter-in-law, Shanna; brothers Gordon and Henry and a brother in infancy.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in Monsignor Donnelly Hall, Tracadie. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11am in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, Fr. John Barry presiding. Burial in St. Monica's Cemetery, Lincolnville, at a later date.

In Memoriam, donations to St. Monica’s Church, Lincolnville appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com

There will be a feast and auction at the Paqtnkek gymnasium, Afton Reservation following the Funeral Mass Wednesday.  All are welcome.