BRIAN STEPHEN SPIVAK

Brian Stephen Spivak of Wellington, Ontario, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Brian was born May 5, 1949, to the late William "Stoney" and Evelyn Spivak in Toronto. He grew up in the Kingsway area as the eldest of three siblings, Sonya Koch (Peter) and Nancy Jarnick (Steve), and graduated with a degree in Business from Bishop's University. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Aline (nee Martel); sons, Charles (Julia) and William (Rianna); and proud "Grampa" to Nora. Brian was a dedicated and passionate husband, father, and friend. He had a fulfilling and accomplished career in the automotive industry of over 50 years. After meeting Aline while living in Ottawa, they settled together in 1994 by the lake in Ajax, Ontario, where they raised their two boys, and became an esteemed member and organizer in several communities; most notably, the Ajax Scuba Club, Ajax Minor Hockey Association, Ontario Minor Hockey Association, and various motorcycle and car clubs. He could usually be found at the local arenas watching hockey. He loved family road trips and camping when the boys were young, and travelled extensively across Canada and the US with Aline, riding his Gold Wing, Valkyrie, or driving his beloved MX-5. After his retirement, he and Aline relocated in 2019 to "The County" in Wellington-on-the-Lake. He soon joined the Trillium Miata Club and enjoyed participating and arranging drives with the club. He could tell you a great food spot in every town and city he travelled and would know the owners by name by the time he left. Brian's dry sense of humour and vast knowledge of almost any topic made him wonderful company that will be lovingly remembered and missed dearly. A celebration of life will be arranged in Wellington-on-the-Lake at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca) or The Wellington Storehouse Foodbank (www.wellingtonfoodbank.org) where he often donated, and the family encourages to donate blood if you're able. Brian's family gives warm thanks to the Intensive Care Unit (Kidd 2) at Kingston General Hospital for their kind and attentive care of Brian.