Born: January 4, 1942 in Dublin, Ireland.
Passed: November 27, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday November 27, 2019, at the age of 77, after a lengthy illness. He fought the fight.
Loving husband to Angela (nee Hardy) Sheridan of 33 years.
Brian leaves behind his sons Patrick (Lorie), Paul (Tari), his daughters Kyla, Dara (Brian), and his grandchildren Shayne, Aidan, Grace and Lily.
Beloved big brother to Jean (late Peter Sr.), and Ann (Jeremy).
He was a wonderful brother-in-law to Barbara (Lindo), Dawna, Catherine (Wayne), Janet, and John (Darlene).
Loving uncle to Glenn (Manon), Melissa, Peter Jr. (Vanessa), Sarah, late Ryan, Katie, Shay, Samantha, Jimmy (Lauren), Christopher, Alexandra, Michael, Gordon, Stephen, and great-uncle to Chanel (Justin), Justine, Gabrielle, Maxim, Evelyn and Maelle.
Father figure to Amanda (Mark) and Kelly.
He will be welcomed by his late parents Jack (Nola Boyer) and Irene Sheridan, his in-laws Gordon and Helen Hardy, as well as many others; he is not alone.
He will be missed by numerous friends and family members throughout Canada, Ireland and Australia; especially his close friends Simon, Clarence and Diane, his neighbours on Donshire Court, and throughout the West Rouge Community.
He was a vibrant member in his community; he was President of the West Rouge Community Association from 2003-2005 and continued to be on the board for a total of almost 2 decades served. He also helped create the Port Union Waterfront Trail, and was a volunteer in numerous community activities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St Joseph’s Parish in Highland Creek after also being President of the Kinsmen Club in Pickering. Brian was an avid N-gauge model train hobbyist who enjoyed woodworking in his shop, sewing, gardening, and generally loved being in the outdoors.
Thanks to all the staff at Scarborough Centenary Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness; a special thanks to Dr. Hershkop, and the nurses on Margaret Birch Complex Care Wing.
Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall softly on your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May Brian’s soul and spirit rest in peace in the Lord's Kingdom.
Friends and family will be received at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, located at 4115 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, M1E 2S2 (1 block west of Kingston Road).
Visitation on Thursday December 5, 2019 4-8pm, and Friday December 6, 2019 at 10am. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 11am.
Celebration of life will be held at The Olde Stone Cottage Pub, located at 3750 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, M1J 3H5 after the service is complete.
Donations are welcome to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada.
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