Brenda Borland Girvan

Brenda Borland Girvan, 85, of Meadville, passed away at Marquette Hospice House on May 5, 2022.

She was born and raised in Northern Ireland where she received a degree in Dentistry from Queen’s University in Belfast, a rare occurrence for a woman in the 1950’s. Brenda and her beloved husband Edward emigrated to the USA in 1969. After retiring, their greatest joy was being with their grandchildren, first in Vermont then in Meadville. Grandma Girvan, with the bow in her hair, was a fixture at her grandchildren’s various activities.

Brenda is survived by her daughter Debra Reynolds (Bill) of Jericho, VT; her son David Girvan (Renee) of Meadville; granddaughter Jillian Reynolds (Julie) of VT; grandsons Ryan and Declan Girvan of Meadville; great grandsons Clark and Robin Reynolds of VT; niece and nephew Karen and Brian Corr.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ed; her sister Diane Corr; and her treasured grandson Collin Reynolds.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County (Marquette Hospice House), 766 Liberty St., or the Crawford County Humane Society,( who matched Brenda with her butterball of a cat, Dexter), 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, both of Meadville, PA 16335.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the amazing caregivers at Marquette Hospice House, the Visiting Nurses Association, and Home Instead. We couldn’t have navigated this journey without you.

Arrangements are under the direction of STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

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