It is with great sadness that the family of Nathan Gerrard Mintz announce his sudden passing on October 27, 2020. He was the beloved son of Gordon and Margaret Mintz, brother of Joshua (Abby Gallagher) and Joel, predeceased by Grandad Gerry Mintz, and Uncle Jim MacNeil. He is a treasured grandson of Joan Erin Preston, Kenneth and Beth MacNeil of Brockville, ON. He is fondly remembered by uncles and aunts Randall and Holly Mintz, Lynda Mintz, Judy MacNeil, Br Philip MacNeil, Andrew and Shannon MacNeil, and Sr Victoria MacNeil. The crew of cousins were very close enjoying many family vacations and visits together filled with laughter, games and music. Nathan will be sadly missed by Iain, Alec, Aaron, Jocelyn, Reid, Bryce and Quin MacNeil and Ryan and Nolan Mintz, and Anna, Calvin, Joel and Janine Halvorsen who describe him as a kind man and gentle soul with an infectious sense of humour. Nathan was an athlete and passionate sports fan. A former athlete of the year and captain of several of his hockey teams, contributing to winning four city championships in Winnipeg and being named a lifetime Pembina AA Twin. He also was a high school football player, avid golfer, and when not playing sports himself, he very much enjoyed watching his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs and New England Patriots. A Celebration of Nathan’s Life will be held in the Chapel of the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street E., Brockville, Ontario on Saturday October 23rd, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the Live Stream of Nathan’s Service. Interment of Nathan’s Ashes will take place at St. James Anglican Cemetery in Maitland. In memory of Nathan, donations would be gratefully accepted toward the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in support of mental health or St. Paul's Anglican Church, Brockville. The family is very grateful for the generous outpouring of support from so many. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com. Due to the COVID restrictions, and limited seating please call the Funeral Home at 613-342-2792 if you would like to attend Nathan’s Celebration of Life. Everyone must wear a mask indoors. All attendees must follow these directives: Registrar’s Directive: https://thebao.ca/registrars-directive-bao-chart-revised-some-limits-adjusted/