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Brian DODD Obituary
Brian passed suddenly in his 60th year on August 5th, 2012 at the Toronto General Hospital with his loving partner Fred Bayne and Sister Debra by his side. Predeceased by his father, Grant, lovingly remembered by his mother Margaret (Nancy), brother-in-law Corey Assaly, niece Leeana, nephew Warren and grandniece Khloë. He will be missed by his partner's family and his many friends and colleagues. Brian was a proud and dedicated office administrator for Nelson Mandela Park Public School for the past 21 years. In his leisure time he listened to music, explored and cooked recipes from his vast collection of cookbooks; watched his favourite hockey team, the Ottawa Senators; and enjoyed watching International Tennis Tournaments. His favourite times were summers spent at the cottage with family and friends. His kindness, wit and creative spirit will be greatly missed. A private memorial service will be held in Constance Bay in September. Donations can be made in his memory to the Regent Park Music School (www.rpmusic.org) or the Canadian Liver Foundation (www.liver.ca).
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Kim Skuce
August 29, 2012
song for you Brian (I do not own this song or the copyrights to it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtn-x_5d61w
Kim Skuce
August 28, 2012
RIP Brian you had the best qualities to offer compassion, caring, thoughtful, kindness. I was so honored to have known you most of my life. Your spirit will carry on with everyone you knew, peace is now with you. I was so glad to have spent time with Brian over the Christmas Holidays and our wonderful conversations, the cottage will not be the same without you around but your spirit and soul will always be there. My deepest condolences to Uncle Fred and to Brians family and friends. Even though I will not be able to attend Brians farewell I am with you all with my heart.
All our love,
Kim, Pete, Sheldon & Kailey Skuce
Red Deer, Alberta
Gail Fulford
August 28, 2012
Debbie & Corey & family & Nancy
No words can describe how we felt about Brian. He was a very loving and caring person. He was so good with all the kids over the years at the cottage - they all loved him as he would talk and play with them. I, too,
am having a hard time believing he is gone!!Miss and love you, Brian!!!
Lana Barnes
August 27, 2012
RIP Brian, I know you are in a better place now. Say Hi to your dad for me.
Lana
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August 27, 2012
I know you are now in a much happier place. Glenn & I loved your kind spirit and your sense of humor . Please give Jason a hug for us. You will be sadly missed. Glenn & Peggy MacRae
Shelley Davis
August 27, 2012
Brian, I will miss seeing you at Xmas, you where a part of my tradition, Brian will be at Debbies, you made me laugh and its hard to beleive you are gone. RIP my friend
Debra Dodd Assaly
August 27, 2012
After watching you leave this world on August the 5th I was saddened. You were my only brother. I will miss you so. When arriving home in Hawkesbury my dear husband asked me to go for a short motorcycle ride to cheer me up. On the way home I looked up into the sky and the clouds were designed in the shape of two bushy eyebrows and a very wide smile. I take it Brian that you were sending me a sign. You stayed with me on the ride for about 15 minutes. It gave me great comfort. I love you and miss you. Please say hi to dad and tell him I love him too. Your sister Debbie
Ivan and Charlene Ross
August 26, 2012
Brian you are so missed... such a kind and caring person... the cottage will never be the same...
love Ivan and Charlene Ross and family
August 26, 2012
A kind man who was always there for others.
Debra Dineen
August 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Brian was always warm and friendly to everyone who come into NMP school. He will be missed by many people from Regent Park. Blessings to you all.
August 25, 2012
Brian was one of the kindest, most patient and loving people I ever had the privilege to have in my life. I wish I had one more time to sit down and have a chinwag with him. He was always a support during difficult times. Miss you and thank you for everything. Brian always took time for the children of Regent Park and that is his greatest legacy. So many children in pain knew he would be there for them. RIP, my friend. You will be missed. If there is the equivalent of The Dominion in Heaven, I will see you someday for a shared beverage.
Elizabeth Armstrong
August 25, 2012
I was so very sorry to read of the passing of my childhood and teenage friend of Kilmar days, Brian. My sincere sympathy to his partner and family. Elizabeth (MacTavish) Armstrong
August 25, 2012
To: Dodd and Bayne families: Bri was my dear friend and Colleague. He was kind, gentle, and sweet. While I worked with Bri, I saw him do many kind things for others. He loved the community very much and he really had a heart of gold. Each day I would come to work and he would always greet me with his warm friendly smile and gentle hello. Each year when we returned from summer holidays, he would present me a lovely gift, always beaded jewlery (my favorite) each gift showed me that he put alot of thought into it. He made the best coffee ever each morning and it was our tradition to have a cup ask "what did you do last night?" I remember animated talks about his favorite place in the world, the cottage! I want you to know that he left an imprint on my soul as dear friends often do, and I will never forget him, Therea MacKinnon
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