Bryan leaves behind his wife Mary Beth (nee Pratt). He is also survived by his sons; Barry (Viana) & Andrew; granddaughters; Valerie, Andrea, Yvonne, Kirstyn (Matt) & Aleisha (Mike) and great-granddaughters Ava & Kaia. Loving brother-in-law to Judy and John Cullen, uncle to Brenda and Richard Ohm, Michael Cullen and Denise, great uncle to Jacq (Brandon) Brown, Kurtis Ohm, and great-great uncle to Kinsley Brown.
Before emigrating to Canada in 1957 Bryan served with the British Army and enjoyed his passion for cricket and soccer. A superb athlete for many years he continued enjoying cricket in Galt, Ontario before moving to Niagara Falls where he took up lawn bowling and tennis at the Niagara Falls Tennis & Badminton Club. In 1984 he met his “Mary Girl” at the Welland Tennis Club, playing both social and competitive tennis and latterly at the St. Catharines Tennis Club.
After retirement from Ball Packaging (formerly American Can) where he worked for many years as a journeyman machinist, he devoted many special hours creating his English garden and fish pond. Bryan loved to travel and was fortunate to have had many rewarding trips with friends, both in Canada and internationally.
He was the epitome of a gentleman, kind and caring with his British sense of humour and wit. He truly loved Classical music, his Pittsburgh Steelers and his dear cat Spencer. For thirty years Bryan was also a member of Rolling Meadows Golf & Country Club until failing health interfered. He was a member and supporter of Stamford Lane United Church and had great respect for his Minister, Reverend Harvey Tobey. Bryan will be sadly missed by many of his family and friends, a good “mate” to all.
Many thanks to the LHIN staff who helped me keep him at home and also for the wonderful ED staff and doctors at GNGH who made his passing as peaceful as possible.
Cremation has taken place according to Bryan’s wishes. A private interment of ashes & Celebration of Life will follow at a later date when COVID restrictions allow. Arrangements entrusted to HETHERINGTON AND DEANS FUNERAL CHAPEL.
Those who love don’t go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed & very dear.
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