SEELEY, Brenna Leigh - Passed away suddenly at the age of 24 on Thursday, December 9, 2010. The beloved, only daughter of Warren Seeley and Terry Seeley (Mark Grove), Brenna is survived by her grandparents Philip and Olive Mihorean and Elva Phair. Much loved and cherished by all who knew her including numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brenna will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Friends will be received at the Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope, on Wednesday, December 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 16th, at 1 p.m. Donations may be made by cheque to the charity that Brenna supported whole-heartedly, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. 'There is Peace in Heaven'
Published in the Toronto Star from December 11 to December 12, 2010
Brenna Seeley Passes, Arrangements Set
During the early morning hours of Thursday, December 9, Brenna Seeley, 24, of Guelph, Ont., was killed in a car accident on the outskirts of Russell, near Ottawa. Arrangements have now been announced.
Reports indicate that at around 2:00 a.m., paramedics arrived on the scene of a rollover on Route 100 between Boundary Road and Hamilton Road, about 30 kilometres southeast of downtown Ottawa, after the 25-year-old driver of the truck, Tomas Dalborg walked to a nearby house and called 911. Seeley was found trapped in the overturned vehicle with no vital signs.
Seeley worked at Kawartha Downs for Telephoto assisting with photo finish equipment. She also previously worked as a groom for Susie Kerwood.
In February 2009, Seeley graced the pages of the Toronto Sun as a Sunshine Girl - the first of two features for Seeley, the next coming later that year in November. Brenna told Trot Insider the story of being discovered while working as a waitress at Hooters to set aside enough money to invest in a farm and standardbreds.
"I thought a great way to make some cash would be to apply for a job at Hooters at the Toronto Airport," noted Seeley. "I work everyday in the crowded city and tell my story of my dream to all my customers. Everyone knows me as 'the horse girl'.
"It's amazing how things can change so quickly," beamed Seeley. "One moment you're cleaning stalls and the next you're doing a photo shoot. The thing is, people would never believe which one I prefer!"
Brenna continuously promoted harness racing while trying to fulfill her dream as an owner. She is survived by her father Warren and mother Terry.
Visitation has been scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15 at the Allison Funeral Home, located at 103 Mill Street N. Port Hope, Ont., L1A 2T3, 905-885-5611. A memorial service will be taking place the following day, Thursday, December 16, and will begin at 1:00 p.m.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering the sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Brenna Seeley
Published in the Standard Bred Canada on December 9, 2010
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