Obituary for Brenda Louise Murray-Hockley

Obituary for Brenda Louise Murray-Hockley

January 1, 1960 – July 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Louise Murray-Hockley on July 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on New Year’s Day in 1960—the first baby of the year in Fergus, Ontario—Brenda arrived with a quiet spark that grew into a lifelong source of warmth, laughter, and comfort to all who knew her.

She was the beloved daughter of the late James “Lou” Murray and Isabel Bristow (née Aitken), and the loving sister of the late Becky Murray. Brenda is deeply missed by her siblings Zan (Dianna), Lee (Jodi), and Vic (Pat), fondly remembered by her extended Bristow family, and the father of her children, Bryan Hockley.

Brenda was a devoted and fiercely loving mother to her children: the late Sidney, Sarah (Saul), Eulalia (Alex), Martha (Marcus), and Marilla. Her strength, creativity, and unwavering compassion live on through them. She was the proud and adoring grandmother of Ethan, Sahara, Nathanial, Pheonix, and Emerson—each one a shining light in her life. Her many nieces and nephews brought her endless joy and will carry forward her legacy.

Brenda lived her life with quiet resilience, unmatched kindness, and an authenticity that made everyone feel truly seen and valued. Whether offering a listening ear over a cup of tea or sharing stories from one of her many bike adventures, Brenda had a rare gift for connection.

She will be missed beyond measure and remembered always—with love, laughter, and profound gratitude.

Brenda’s family will receive visitors on Tuesday July 29, 2025 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and on Wednesday July 30, 2025 from 11a.m. to noon, at the Chatterson Funeral Home, 404 Hurontario Street, Collingwood.  A celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held at the Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at 1:30p.m.

In Brenda’s honour, the family invites you to perform a small act of kindness or offer a warm embrace to someone in need—just as she would have done.

To leave a message of condolence or to share a memory of Brenda, please visit www.chattersonfuneralhome.com

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