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1939
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2023
BRIAN STAPLETON Obituary
December 29, 1939 - October 15, 2023
Brian passed away peacefully at UHNBC after a long battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his wife Jacqueline and, in Australia, his sisters Mary and Patricia and Mary's daughters Jennifer, Elizabeth and Louise,
Brian was born in Proserpine, Queensland. He attended Nudgee College in Brisbane where he was on the First XI (Cricket) and the First XV (Rugby). He continued to be active in sports during his years in Queensland and he was a founding member of the Queensland Cricketers' Club.
Brian did his teacher training at Mount Gravatt College and began his teaching career in North Queensland at the young age of 18. He emigrated to Canada in 1967 and taught on Vancouver Island and in the Kootenays. He moved to Prince George in 1974 to teach Grade 7 at Westwood School, where he remained until his retirement in 1999.
In 1978 Brian met Jacqueline Thompson, newly arrived from Northern Ireland. They were married in Brisbane in 1982. Jacquie and Brian spent vacations touring Europe, visiting Australia and traveling throughout B.C. in "Harvey the R.V." They adopted a series of treasured dogs: Millie, Jessie, Joshie and Tillie.
Donations in Brian's name may be made to the Prince George S.P.C.A.
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Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN STAPLETON
7 Entries
Frank Crowther
December 17, 2023
Brian was a great mate when we taught together in North Queensland in the 60s. He had an honesty,a humility, a goodness and a fun streak that endeared him to all who met and knew him.
There´s a huge flood in North Qld today. That happened last in 1967. Stapo disappeared for a week to rescue and help people in distress. He was that sort of person.
It was a long time ago but I count my friendship with Stapo amongst my most treasured memories.
Thankyou, Stapo, a man amongst men.
Frank Crowther.
R Mona Tyndall
November 4, 2023
My deepest condolences to you Jacqueline and Brian's family. He was such a kind man with a lovely sense of humor. He will be missed.
Mona Tyndall
Milt and Jan Grieves
November 2, 2023
Jackie. We are so sorry to learn of Brian´s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and his sisters and nieces. Take care of yourself.
Tyla Robertson
November 1, 2023
Mr. Stapleton was my teacher at Westwood in 1990. He was a wonderful teacher whom I still talk about today! I have so many treasured memories from being in his class. My deepest condolences to his family. You will be missed but never forgotten Mr. Stapleton.
Don Hutchinson
November 1, 2023
Our condolences to Mr. Stapleton's family. We were fortunate to have him as a grade 7 teacher at Westwood. Never will forget him!
Hutchinson Family
Anita Endean-Eberle
November 1, 2023
I am deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Stapleton's passing. When being asked for a security question or just a question who was the one teacher you will always remember it was Mr. Stapleton-grade 7 Westwood Elem. He truly was my favorite teacher. He found the brilliance in all of his students-he saw something that they didn't see & he encouraged that brilliance to shine whether it be reading-writing-athletics-math. He promoted "To always do the right thing". My condolences to his wife, sisters & nieces. Take care of yourselves. He will truly be missed but fondly remembered-always.
Diane Bertoli (Rennie family)
October 30, 2023
I´m so sad to hear that Mr. Stapleton has passed on. He was a wonderful teacher. He was kind understanding and fair. All 4 of my Children had the grand privilege to be in his class they liked him so much. My condolences to the family. Thanks to this amazing teacher. Diane Bertoli(Rennie)
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