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J. MCQUITTY Obituary
J. Brian McQuitty died peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospice. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Melody, in 2016. Brian was loving father of Shaun (Sarah), Mark (Nikki), and Neil (Beverley), and grandfather of Conor and Gemma.
Growing up in a rural community in Northern Ireland created Brian's lifelong interest in agriculture. After high school, he attended Greenmount Agricultural College in County Antrim, followed by The Queen's University Belfast where he received a Bachelor of Agriculture in 1953. Brian later was awarded a Kellogg's Foundation fellowship at Michigan State University and received a MSc in Agricultural Mechanics in 1959.
In Northern Ireland Brian was employed as a government district agriculturist and as a farm manager. The family emigrated to Canada in 1966 when he accepted an offer to teach Agricultural Engineering at the University of Alberta. Brian earned the rank of professor and then served in administrative positions including Associate Vice President Facilities and Services. He retired as Professor Emeritus from the University of Alberta in 1990 and moved to the Saanich Peninsula.
There will be a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brian's charities of choice: Our Place Society, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, or to the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church.
Brian and his family thank Bayshore Healthcare and Island Health, with special mention to Cheri at Bayshore and Sarah RN at the Peninsula Health Unit.
Growing up in a rural community in Northern Ireland created Brian's lifelong interest in agriculture. After high school, he attended Greenmount Agricultural College in County Antrim, followed by The Queen's University Belfast where he received a Bachelor of Agriculture in 1953. Brian later was awarded a Kellogg's Foundation fellowship at Michigan State University and received a MSc in Agricultural Mechanics in 1959.
In Northern Ireland Brian was employed as a government district agriculturist and as a farm manager. The family emigrated to Canada in 1966 when he accepted an offer to teach Agricultural Engineering at the University of Alberta. Brian earned the rank of professor and then served in administrative positions including Associate Vice President Facilities and Services. He retired as Professor Emeritus from the University of Alberta in 1990 and moved to the Saanich Peninsula.
There will be a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brian's charities of choice: Our Place Society, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, or to the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church.
Brian and his family thank Bayshore Healthcare and Island Health, with special mention to Cheri at Bayshore and Sarah RN at the Peninsula Health Unit.
Published by The Times Colonist from May 12 to May 14, 2023.
Memories and Condolences
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Diana Gallivan
November 29, 2023
Heartfelt condolences from all at Our Place Society.
Brian generously supported vulnerable community members for many years, and his legacy of love continues.
We are very sorry to hear that he has passed away.
Ron MacDonald
September 25, 2023
I was a member of CSBE and met Brian initially through the AGM's. Always fun and interesting research over the many years. Wonderful legacy.
Edna Kirk
May 13, 2023
Remembering Brian, a fellow countryman, and a real gentleman. I attended SPPC and often had a good chat with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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