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Brian Berry Obituary

Brian David Berry, of Avon, Ohio, formerly of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Brian passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, he was 64 years old. Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Susanne DeCrane; his mother Mary Anne Berry; his siblings, Kevin Berry, Anne Berry, Karen Elderkin (John), Shelia Spencer (Dean), and many nieces and nephews in Ontario and Ohio. A Proud Canadian, Brian taught Theology in the U.S. for over 20 years. He enjoyed travel with his wife and teaching. Teaching was his passion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, 11:00 am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32946 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, Ohio, 44012. Friends may call at the church an hour prior to the Mass, from 10-11am. Brian will be cremated after his Mass and his urn will be buried in his beloved Canada at a later date. www.buschcares.com 440-933-3202

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Frank and Annette

November 16, 2021

Dear Susanne, when I read this news today it came as such a shock. I had sent Brian an email this morning which bounced back, and then when searching for a way to contact, I found this obituary.
Annette and I send our heartfelt condolences. We have had Brian and yourself very much in our thoughts and prayers these past months.
Brian was a very dear friend and though it is so long since we have seen each other, I have always appreciated the email catch ups at times of birthdays and Christmas. Somehow we have felt close to you and Brian though far away.
Sending our love and prayers,
Frank and Annette

M. Shawn Copeland

November 2, 2021

Brian Berry's gentleness and graciousness made you forget what a perceptive and incisive theologian he was. I have not seen him or Susanne for some years. I am so sad to learn of his death. My heart goes out to Susanne and his family.

Roxanne Maffitt

October 31, 2021

Dr. Berry was my teacher when I was a student at the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore and later was my colleague when I joined the E.I faculty. Brian was an inspirational teacher. In his gentle, kind, and compassionate manner, his faith shone brightly. I was saddened to read of his passing in the Baltimore Sun, and I extend my deepest sympathy to all his family.

Roxanne Maffitt

Tendai Zinatsa

October 31, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr Berry David Brain. May the almighty God give you comfort at this difficult time 2Thess 2:16.

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