The family of the late Utley (Ut) Jeremiah Brake would like to thank those who called, sent condolences, dropped off food and made donations to the Alzheimer's Association of Canada.  Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.

A thank you to the doctor's and nurses of Eastern & Western Health, and the angels at Palliative Care who looked after him with such kindness and care during his time of need.

Also, a special thank you to Larry Wickens, Bernice Buckle and Nancy Stuckless (his Home Care Worker) for helping him when he was unable to drive and being great neighbours.

Thank you all for your kindness, it will never be forgotten.

~ Maggie, Joanne, Maureen & Families ~

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Utley Jeremiah Brake. He passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit on June 17 ^th , 2022 at the age of 81, with his girls by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maggie (Nee Park), Daughter's; Joanne (Brent) Ruth, Maureen (Guy) Serrick, Grandson's; Matthew Serrick & Shawn Perry, Lee & Jessica Ruth, Peter Ruth & Courtney Ells, his Great Grandson's; Christian & Carter Ruth and a special nephew, Eric Park.

Siblings; Calvin (Joan) Brake, Elizabeth White, Dawn (Art) Hickey, Vernon (Myrtle) Brake, Baxter (Loretta) Brake, Suzanne (Kenneth) Neibauer, Lulabelle (Joseph) Noseworthy.

In-Laws; Llewelyn (Alice) Park, Curtis (Ula) Park, Edward (Abby) Park, Carson (Kathy) Park, Glady Park, Ivy Park, Lewis Morgan and a large number of Nephews & Nieces.

He is predeceased by his youngest daughter; Tammy Madeline Brake (1969), Parents; Clayton (1988) & Annie Brake (1975), Siblings; Melba Lewis (2013), Whyona (2015), Charles (2020) Marie (2020), Father & Mother In-Law; James (1997) & Florence Park (1984). In-Laws; Luke Park (2013), James Park (2021), Nina Park (2018), Inez Morgan (2008), Austin White (1992), Dinah Brake (2017), Luke Park (2014), and William White (2013),

Utley was born in Meadows to Clayton & Annie Brake.  At the age of 19 he married the love of his life, Maggie Park of McIvers and they had three girls.  He worked as a mechanic at Western Terminals then decided to open up his own business in Meadows, "Brake's Autobody Ltd."  He loved camping, salmon fishing, moose hunting, and having a good drink while enjoying a good game of cards and some fun with his friends. He always had a big smile on his face, which was infectious.  He had many friends both young and old, which he enjoyed spending time with.

We would like to take this time to thank our family and friends, the staff of Western Health, Eastern Health, and the wonderful staff of the Palliative Care Team for their help and support during his illness.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on June 21 ^st , 2022 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and a private family funeral service will be held on June 21 ^st , 2022 at 2:00 pm at Country Haven Chapel, with Reverend K. Osmond officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. As per family request, we are asking that those in attendance of the visitation and funeral, please wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Canada.

"A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest.  God broke our hearts to prove to us……...He only takes the best."