MacTAVISH, Brian Douglas Brian Douglas MacTavish, 75, of Stouffville, ON, passed away in the early hours of a cold, snow-sprinkled morning, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Sunnybrook Hospital, in Toronto. Born in Sydney, NS, of Ada (nee Langley) and Wilbur MacTavish, on October 11, 1946, Brian was the youngest of five children. Raised through childhood in Sydney, Brian was educated at Ashby Elementary School, Woodill Junior High School and Sydney Academy, before earning a Certificate of Applied Science from Acadia University and then a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Chemical Engineering from Nova Scotia Technical College. After graduating, Brian began an exemplary 31-year career with Ontario Hydro/Ontario Power Generation that saw him accept two foreign assignments (South Korea '81 - '83; France '89 - '91), and ascend through increasingly senior roles, retiring as an Executive Vice President. He later worked another four years as President and CEO of CANDU Owners Group. Brian was a dedicated family man and true friend, an avid reader, a passionate sports fan, a skilled athlete (golf, tennis), and a talented photographer. He will be remembered for his deep voice, his smiling eyes, his inquiring mind, and his warm and welcoming spirit. He is survived by his wife, Joy; brothers, Sonny and Bill; children, Allison (Erik Payen), Carolyn (Carlo Contaldi) and Matthew; and grandchildren, Helena, Gabriella, Roxanne, Luisa, Kiran and Jasmira. He was predeceased by his aforementioned parents; siblings, Anne and Carl; and daughter-in-law, Gagan Sodhi. A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer in Ontario, at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, Brian's family would welcome donations in his name to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Salvation Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Funeral Centre, 50 Overlea Blvd. (416-423-1000). For donations or online condolences, please visit heritagefuneralcentre.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on May 3, 2022.

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Angie Jewell Walsh

May 6, 2022

Joyce so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family...

Warren and Elisabeth Peabody, Scottsdale, AZ

May 5, 2022

Dear Joy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss Joy. Our hearts, thoughts, love, prayers and sympathy are with you and family. Hindsight being 20/20, our biggest regret is that we did not have more time with the two of you. BUT, the time we did share was quality and full of fond memories.

We can fill a book with the superlatives Brian brought to life. We will be grieving along with you and so many others. We doubt that Brian could ever realize the positive impact he had on so many lives.

You know we have the beautiful needle work that you gave us for our wedding. It has even more meaning now. God bless you.

Love, Warren and Elisabeth

Henry Chan

May 5, 2022

I am saddened to hear the passing of Brian. I worked with Brian in the CANDU Owners Group. We even traveled together to visit one of our plants in Argentina. Brain was a good man. Joy, please accept my condolences and take good care of yourself!

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