The Township of Tiny mourns the loss of Gabriel Brunelle, former Councillor

(Tiny, Ontario)The Township of Tiny is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Gabriel “Gabe” Brunelle, former Councillor for the municipality, on the morning of January 19, 2026.

Gabe Brunelle was the father of current Councillor, Dave Brunelle, and served as a Tiny Councillor from 1980 to 1985. 

The flags at the Township Office have been lowered to half-mast in recognition of this profound loss. 

Mayor David Evans expressed his sympathy for the Brunelle family, when saying, “On behalf of the Township of Tiny, I want to express our sincere condolences to our colleague, Councillor Dave Brunelle, and the entire Brunelle family. The flags at our facilities will be lowered in his honour. Gabe Brunelle will be remembered not only for his time on Tiny Council, but also for his passion for the Francophone community. It is challenging to put into words how deeply saddened the Tiny community is by this heartfelt loss. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and those that knew him during this difficult time.”

A memorial service will be held in the spring. 

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