Brent Whiteman

May 31, 1966 - July 28, 2020


It is with great sadness and
grief that we announce the
sudden and unexpected
passing of Brent at the age of
54, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020
at the Juravinski Hospital, with
his wife by his side.
Loving son of Anne and Barry
Whiteman. Dear husband of
Rhonda for 13 years. Proud
stepfather to Daniel and
Steven. Son in law to Louise
and the late Ron Osbaldeston.
Loving brother in law to Gloria,
Patricia, Devon and Don.
Brent was born in St. Thomas
but settled in Hamilton where
he found his passion as a
dedicated steamfitter/plumber
with the United Association of
Plumbers, Steamfitters and
Welders, Local 67.
Brent was a proud stepfather
to his sons. He loved being a
part of their lives these last 20
years and watching them grow
to become the men they are
today.
He will be missed and
remembered by his many
family and friends.
Thank you to the doctors and
nurses at the HHS Urgent
Care, Juravinski Emergency
Department and Cardiac
Intensive Care Unit for their
kind and compassionate care
during this very difficult time.
As an expression of sympathy
and in lieu of flowers,
donations in the memory of
Brent, can be made to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation
or the Juravinski Hospital.
Cremation and a private family
funeral will take place at M.A.
Clark and Sons Funeral Home,
567 Upper Wellington Street,
Hamilton, Ontario.
A Celebrations of Brent's life
will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be
left by visiting:
Book of Condolences
John Crosby

Posted on: August 8, 2020

My deepest condolences to Rhonda and the boys. Brent was both a gentleman and a friend. Both Brent and Rhonda are the kind of people to lend a helping hand to anyone and helped me get under way with the hall. Ever grateful to you. Brent will be both missed and remembered often.

Brian Roy

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Thanks for all the great laughs. RIP my friend.
Keisha Jack

Posted on: August 4, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in your time of grief. May you find peace and comfort. Thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Nedic (Ursic) and Rick Nedic

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Dear Anne and Barry:

Please accept our deepest condolences. We have great memories of growing up across the street and playing basketball and swimming with Brent. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Bousfield

Posted on: August 3, 2020

You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and shocking loss. Hugs to you all . Deepest condolences
Natalie Grundy

Posted on: August 2, 2020

Rhonda,
I'm so sorry to hear about Brent's passing. Thinking of you and your family. Forever in your hearts.
Natalie
Chris, Louise and Braelyn Wettlaufer

Posted on: August 1, 2020

Rhonda, Daniel and Steven
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Brent was the best neighbour and the kindest person. We will always keep the special memories of him close in our hearts. We will miss always talking over the fence with him. He will be missed terribly.
Ken and Shirley McGuire

Posted on: August 1, 2020

Ken and I are so Very sorry to hear about this very sad news. Our condolences to you and your family
Jacqueline Lambert-Smith

Posted on: August 1, 2020

Rhonda, we were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Brent's passing. He was a wonderful man in so many ways and a good friend to all. We have many special memories of him and hope that your memories and the support of family and friends help you and the boys through this sad time. Sending love, hugs and prayers.
Cheryl Rowe

Posted on: August 1, 2020

Rhonda I’m truly sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult season. 🙏🙏
Fred Smith

Posted on: August 1, 2020

I'm glad I knew him. Sorrow for your loss.
Kim Fox and Brian Batzold

Posted on: August 1, 2020

Anne & Rhonda, there are no words to express my sympathy. Grief, shock and eventually acceptance is such a personal path; one filled with the agony of reality and the joy of cherished memories. I’d like to share some of my memories of Brent.
We were both only children and he was my only first cousin. So Brent and I spent many a childhood day together at grandma and grandpa Fox’s house. Being 3 years younger I’m sure I wasn’t the ideal playmate but Brent, even as a child, was patient and kind. Well, he had his moments of teasing as any young boy would have with with his much younger cousin. We played on the swing Grandpa set up in the basement, argued over who got to places with Grandpa (he usually won because he was older) and watched noon hour cartoons together with the sandwiches Grandma made with love and served on little metal trays (along with a towel to catch any crumbs!). As we grew into out teenage years we would meet up at Grandma and Grandpa’s for a school day lunch. I was honoured and proud to be asked to share in the joy of his wedding to the love of his life. I’m so happy he found Rhonda to share his life with. I’m sad beyond words that his time was cut so short.

Brent was a kind and loving cousin. Over the years our lives took us down separate paths. I thought of Brent often and I always knew, because of the kind of man Brent was, he would be there if I needed him. I loved him like a brother and will miss him with all of my heart.
The George Family

Posted on: August 1, 2020

Rhonda our deepest condolences to you and your boys. Brent always had a kind word for everyone and truly was a great guy. Even though we didn’t see each other much lately every time we met up it was like we hadn’t been apart at all. Truly saddened by this, much love from us to you.
Jennifer Phillipchuk

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Rhonda and family, I was/am so shocked to learn of Brent's passing! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very heartbreaking time.
Jana Lee Breton

Posted on: July 31, 2020

My heart breaks for you and the boys. This sudden loss is shocking. May your memories carry you through these difficult days. My love to all of you.
The Willis Family

Posted on: July 31, 2020

It's with great sadness we learned of Brent's passing. He was a great friend and colleague. Rhonda, we will keep you and the boys in our thoughts during this difficult time for your family.
Pam Hewitson

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Rhonda I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Adam Saunders

Posted on: July 31, 2020

My condolences Rhonda Whiteman to you and your family in these difficult times. He's still with us here don't ever let the good thoughts and the good times be forgotten. That's when we let a good man down. I've loved that man as you all have for years he had the heart of gold. I was just out back remembering the times on the job and the moments in Cincinnati. The man was hard as nails but had the best heart and cared about and voiced what was important to him. He was easy to talk to. He listened and truly cared and would be there for whoever needed him. Great man to have on site in the trade was wise and strong and taught me a lot over the years We had ups and downs together and we always helped each other back up. He will be always remembered as the strong hard working loving friend as we know him to be. RIP BRENT WHITEMAN. Hooooooo day brother...
Debra Barton

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Rhonda, my heart felt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Dave and Sue Collier

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Rhonda, we really have no words to convey our condolences to you and the boys over this. I (we) have know Brent since his start with the UA and over the years we met you. We have always considered all of you family. We sincerely send you our best wishes during this time of sorrow.