Andrew Brian Walker

It is with great sadness, to report Brian Walker passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026. The oldest of eight. He grew up in Deep River, Ontario, to his incredible parents Leo and Aletha Walker. Then came Garry, Debbie, Lloyd, Kevin, Glenn, Melanie and Sean.

Brian had many mentors in his early life. The first was his mother's brother Jerry. Then Roy Clark hired Brian at one of his two sporting goods stores. A few years later he was hired at Paul Ferrigans small engine shop. Where he learned his skills as his mentor taught him. These were all in Deep River, Ont. where he grew up.

Then in 1976, looking for a new adventure, he packed his bags and found himself in Prince Rupert. Shortly after he arrived, he met his soulmate Lorna in August 1976. After two years in Prince Rupert they wanted a change. After several months on the road looking for our new home, we found it in Courtenay. This was June 12th, 1978.

Brian met another mentor, Pat Brown, owner of B+M Supply. A chain saw shop, plus boats and motors, lawn & garden equipment and more. Pat was a fine man and treated Brian as a friend as well as an employee.

Brian worked there until 1982, when it closed. That's when he decided to try a home based shop. He worked from the basement of the old house for a year, and decided to take a chance building a shop. The Easter of 1983 was the beginning of "Walker Saws."

As well as reliable repairs, it was a great place to hear many stories around the woodstove. Brian may be gone but his stories will be repeated for years.

There will be a celebration of life on the 12th of July, 2026 at The Fallen Alders Hall, Royston BC from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. We would welcome notes and short stories to put in an album for Brian's family.

Heartfelt thanks to the multitude of visitors and phone calls Brian received in his last weeks. He will be truly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, maybe a donation to the Victoria Cancer Centre or Victoria Cancer Lodge. Many thanks to Dr Bakshi and the other incredible team of doctors. The care they provided was to be commended.