Brace, Julie; The family of Julie Brace sadly announces her passing at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at age 68 after a valiant battle with cancer. Julie Marie Holmes, loving wife and best friend of Dennis Brace of Fairway Estates, Pike Lake, ON, formerly of Acton, Rockwood and Guelph. Dear mother of Sherri MacIntyre of Guelph and Philip Brace of Kitchener. Nan was an amazing support to grandson Sean and to great-grandson Dennis J. Daughter of the late Mick and Charlotte Holmes. Special thanks to Marla, Ian and Heather Reid, Betty and Eric Hilts, Irvine Brace and Gilbert Lee and the hospital staff for their unfailing support and care. Always thinking of others, often putting them before herself, Julie was a mentor and a volunteer in numerous capacities throughout her life. She was a true friend to those whose lives she touched. A celebration of life to honour Julie will be held at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club (County Rd 86, 4 km north of Woodlawn Rd, Guelph) at 1 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2013 with a reception to follow until 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or CaringBridge.org would be appreciated by the family.
