Obituary of Bradley James Ellis Park

PARK, BRAD:  Tragically, as a result of drowning at Christian Island, Big Sand Bay (Georgian Bay) on Sunday, August 6, 2006, Bradley James Ellis Park of Smithville, in his 27th year.  Beloved son of Jim and Pauline Park.  Loving fiancé of Jess Fenwick.  Loving brother of Todd and Cindy Park and uncle to Madison and Nicholas, and loving brother of Ashley and Byron Faist and uncle to Katie.  Dear grandson of Rebecca Pennell and the late Elizabeth Broomfield (2005).  Brad will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Prayers for the deceased were held Thursday evening, August 10 at Merritt Funeral Home.  The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 11 am on Friday, August 11 at St. Martin of Tours' Roman Catholic Church, Smithville.  Father Mathew Pendanathu officiated the service.  Brad's aunt, Mary Whelan, and cousins Mary Elizabeth Grayling and Staci Rae also took part in the service.  Janet Poisson was the organist.  Interment at the church's adjoining cemetery.  Pallbearers were Brad's brother Todd, cousins Geoff Rae, Sean Dalton, Fabian Ghaney and Michael Starks, and friends Jordan Sweeting, Chris Vanbrederode and Byron Faist.  Very special thanks to the Coast Guard, OPP, Christian Island Police and those who searched the shore line along with Brad's brother Todd, his cousins and his friend Byron.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hamilton and Burlington SPCA would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.