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Brian LEAN Obituary
Suddenly on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the age of 35 years. Beautiful husband of Rachel Ann Lean . Loved son of Carol and Bob Morris. Cherished stepdad to Angel and Brandon. Friends may attend a memorial service at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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Pauline Swayne
January 3, 2025
Sending Love and Hugs to you in Heaven
Ma
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year in Heaven xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2024
Christmas has came and gone, your candles lit and Stella on tap, the only thing missing to make it right was a bear hug from you... Love you and miss you xoxo
Ma
August 28, 2024
Miss you, love you wish it were different, 11 years is a very long time ...
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Ma
May 3, 2024
I miss you more everyday, as Mother´s Day approaches it is just one one day of loving you and hoping for another sign to say `Here I am´ xoxo
Angela
February 25, 2024
Had a lovely dream of you last night. And thought your family would be happy to hear you were so very happy. As usual you were loving on a bunch of pets. I know you were a cat guy last time I knew but you seemed oh so very happy with these crazy dogs I wanted to share. Wish I could give you the biggest hug but so happy to see your face xoxoxo
Mum
January 1, 2024
Hope the party is all it should be, love you and miss you as the new year has arrived, still as always wishing you were here xoxo
Pauline Swayne
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas in Heaven Brian Sending you Hugs
Ma/Mum
December 25, 2023
Every year seems that much harder without you...
I love and miss you today and always.
Your place at the table will be set...
Ma/Mom
November 11, 2023
Ma/Mom
November 11, 2023
Ma/Mom
November 11, 2023
Ma/Mom
November 11, 2023
Ma/Mom
November 11, 2023
46 years ago at 6:05 pm you made me realize what the most important role in my life would be, being your Mom...
I love you, I miss your physical presence, but I know your spirit lives on and this gives me comfort...
Happy Heavenly Birthday
xoxo
Pauline Swayne
August 25, 2023
Missing your sweet smile and your gentle kindness
Ma
August 24, 2023
It is 10 years since I last saw your face, heard your voice and felt your hugs...
I did not think I would live through the first days yet here I am living a life for 2, doing what I know makes you smile down from heaven, loving those who loved you and knowing they miss you too...
xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2022
Mom
December 25, 2022
Happy Christmas, as the years pass somethings seem a little easier, then a memory comes and the ache becomes almost unbearable
I love you more today than yesterday
xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2022
Happy Christmas Bri I wish it were different, as the years pass in some ways it has become easier, in others it has become harder.
I don’t expect you to breeze in saying what’s up Ma, but if I let my mind wander you pop in with a forgotten memory, most times they bring tears
I love more than I think you ever knew, my world is different now, but in my mind you are still alive and well.
xoxo
Mom
November 11, 2022
Happy 45th Birthday
This is the tenth year celebrating without your physical presence, I wish it were different
Of all the special gifts in life
However great or small,
To have you as my son
Was the greatest gift of all.
A special time, a special face
A special son I can't replace.
With an aching heart, I whisper low
I miss you son, and love you so.
xoxo
May m
August 24, 2022
9 years is a long time, yet it seems like yesterday... love and miss you always and forever xoxo
Mom
December 26, 2021
Love you
Miss you
Forever xoxo
Ma
Mom
December 26, 2021
I hope you are celebrating in heaven, the sun is always shining so I’m told
Another Christmas without your laugh is as devastating today as it has been every year since you’ve been gone from my physical world
Loving you forever, always in my heart and mind xoxo
Mom
Mom
December 26, 2021
I hope you are celebrating in heaven, the sun is always shining so I’m told
Another Christmas without your laugh is as devastating today as it has been every year since you’ve been gone from my physical world
Loving you forever, always in my heart and mind xoxo
Mom
Lance Swayne
November 11, 2021
Happy Birthday brother. Thinking of you today... Love you very much, miss you very much. Xoxo
Ma
November 11, 2021
Bri,
It never gets easier
As my tears fall, knowing everyday will bring this unbelievable heartache
Your Birthday is a reminder of all that could have been, all that was, and now memories
Happy Birthday xoxo I will always love and miss you xoxo
Mom
August 24, 2021
Eight long sad years If only, I wish, how many times I/we have said these words.
It seems like yesterday and the tsunami comes, it doesn’t wash anything away, it just knocks me sideways Missing you and loving you has never changed, I breathe a little easier now, but a glimpse of what we had, has the tears flowing we will continue to honour you in any way we can, loving you is easy, missing you is so very hard.
xoxo Ma
Mom
May 24, 2021
Love and miss you ...
May 24 weekend is here and we know how much you enjoyed this holiday, party up stairs with all the angels xoxo
Mom
January 1, 2021
Hi honey,
I hope you are watching over us as we move into 2021 ... Live you so much, miss you more than ever xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas 2020
We love and miss you more every year...
xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2020
Missing you, this my eighth Christmas without you. So many things have gone wrong since, this year is the worst so far. Covid 19 arrived and life as we knew it changed, I have given thought to how you would have reacted to lockdowns, I chuckle because it would probably mean more shot on line, without any guilt .
I love you and I will set your place at the table, light your candle and hope peace will reign over us xoxo
Mom
November 11, 2020
It is your 43rd Birthday, my 7th without you... life in 2020 is a challenge, in a very tiny way I am a peace with you not having to endure this chaos. Love you and miss you so very, very much xoxo Mom
Mom
August 24, 2020
Seven years and it seems like yesterday... How is any parent supposed to adjust to this new normal... You were my only surviving child, you were loved, you made me feel blessed...
I know you are with me still, but what I would give to hug you, hear you or just to see you smile...
Love and miss you for eternity...
xoxo
Mom
August 19, 2020
Every year that goes by it gets harder to pretend I am okay... I miss everything about you. As the days go by and they bring me closer to last moment I remember you smiling I feel great sadness overwhelming my existence , I love you and this isn’t a hill any longer ...
xoxo
Mom
January 1, 2020
Happy New Year to where you are, party hearty my love... xoxo
Mom
December 24, 2019
Christmas Eve and my heart aches to have you here, but it also knows you are safe where you are xoxo
Mom
December 16, 2019
Hey there,
Well Christmas will soon be here, and as usual we will light your candles...
You are the best guardian angel anyone could have, but I still wish you were here in the physical, I miss your hugs so much....
xoxo
Mom
November 11, 2019
Happy 42nd Birthday, we miss you and love you... Still watching over me and those you love and who loved you...
You do exceptional work, Stella is in the fridge and Bonds will salute you xoxo
Mom
August 24, 2019
6 years seems like forever... Miss you more than I ever realized I could, you have found peace, I am still trying Love you then and now xoxo
Pauline Swayne
August 22, 2019
Miss your cute smile Brian and the light in your eyes
"Memories" will help you Bob and Carol day by day as best they can
Boyd David & Margaret
August 22, 2019
Hugs Carol & Bob at this difficult time....May all your wonderful memories of Brian help ease your pain.
mom
August 22, 2019
xoxo
Mom
August 21, 2019
I love you and mourn your loss more everyday... I want you Here, Not there xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas from here to there.
I love you and missing you is so hard to live with...I have learned so much since you've been gone... The hardest part is going on without you xoxo
Mom
November 11, 2018
Happy Birthday in Heaven, miss you, love you xoxo
Mom
August 24, 2018
5 years... The sadness continues, seems like yesterday you were laughing, I wish I could hear it again. Miss you so much, love you more than ever xoxo
Mom
August 18, 2018
I love and miss you so much!!!!
XOXO
Mom
July 14, 2018
Always missing you ...
There is no respite from the reality that you are no longer going to rush in with "What's up Ma, any leftovers?"
Every day I wish you here and every night I cry because you are not ... xoxo
Mom
May 21, 2018
I love you and miss you babe... happy May 24 your favourite holiday xoxo
Mom
March 21, 2018
Easter is fast approaching, and for a fifth year no you, I know you are watching over us, I just wish you were here...
xoxo
Mom
December 25, 2017
40 years ago today I got to hold you in my arms for the very first time. I remember the awe and wonder when you wriggled in my arms, even though I had to wear a mask and gown, I could feel your tiny heart beating... Memories are all I have now and it seems like yesterday you were laughing about my sentimental journey's... Bless you my sweet treasure, never doubt the consistency and continuity of my love for you, missing you today, just like every other day... Merry Christmas wishes to where you are, your candle is lit xoxo
Mom
December 16, 2017
Christmas season has come and I feel so sad... I miss you more everyday and although I seem to function somewhat normally, the memories of our time together overshadow what should be happy moments.
When people say love never dies they are absolutely right, in actual fact I believe it grows stronger.
Nothing in this life has the same meaning since you have been gone...
I am at peace with myself, but the eternal longing to see you, to touch you, to hear your laugh all that was you, the essence of you I miss every single moment of every single day xoxo
November 11, 2017
mom
November 11, 2017
Happy 40th Birthday, wish you could celebrate with us in the physical world...
Love you now and forever xoxo
Mom
August 26, 2017
We love you, forever and always xoxo
Mom
August 24, 2017
The greatest joys in ones life are usually child related... The greatest sorrow is also... I miss you so very much, today marks 4 years and it seems like yesterday... xoxo
Jodi & Lance Swayne
August 24, 2017
Thinking of you a little more on this day. You are always in our thoughts.
Pauline Swayne
August 23, 2017
Miss that smile think of you often xo
Mom
August 22, 2017
Feeling sad, lonely and heartbroken... Talking about you to others, memories pour in and I find myself turning to say 'do you remember when....' then it hits again, your spirit can't answer... The tsunami hits and I end up right back to square one... I love you, then, now and forever xoxo
August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017
Mom
August 9, 2017
Oh Bri, I can not believe it is coming up 4 years... Missing you makes life a nightmare, instead of getting easier, it gets harder everyday... love you my son xoxo
Mom
June 4, 2017
I am missing you so much xoxo
Mom
May 28, 2017
Clean up done today, thanks for watching over us ... Love you, miss you xoxo
Mom
May 27, 2017
I miss having you to talk to, missing you so much xoxo
Mom
May 6, 2017
I love you and miss you so very much
Mom
February 10, 2017
They did not add my message from February 7...
Oh well, I love you , I miss you but I am so glad I carry you in my heart <3 xoxo
Dad
January 3, 2017
Love you, miss you thanks for watching over me and your ma, xo Bond
Mom
January 1, 2017
Happy New Year in Heaven xoxo
Mom
December 31, 2016
Hope you are winning at baccarat as I write this xoxo 'oh mum Sheba ' as you would say for luck . I miss you so much, love you forever and ever xoxo
Mom
December 26, 2016
Merry Christmas where you are xoxo
The first time I held you was December 25th 1977, I loved you then and I love now and forever xoxo
Pauline Swayne
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Brian A Angel in Heaven xo
Mom
December 24, 2016
For you my treasure xoxo
Ma
December 24, 2016
I love you and miss everything that was you and everything you about you now ... xoxo jingle those bells my angel
Mom
November 11, 2016
Happy 39th Birthday in Heaven.
I love you and miss you...
I am so proud to call you son xoxo
Mom
November 9, 2016
Your cleanup is done, all the old and a few new faces came out to help on the 23 of October... Love you, miss you, xoxo
Jodi Swayne
August 24, 2016
Brian, you have been in our thoughts. We think of you often. You will never be forgotten. xoxo Lance & Jodi
Pauline Swayne
August 24, 2016
Thinking of you Brian xo
Ma
August 23, 2016
I miss you so much ❤❤❤❤
Mom
August 4, 2016
Love you and miss you xoxo
Mom
July 7, 2016
I love you Brian and although the sadness of your physical absence is heartbreaking, you in your wisdom gave me my life back with a purpose... I will not let you down, not now , not ever! ❤
Mom
May 25, 2016
My Angel
Mom
May 25, 2016
We could feel your presence as we cleaned your road, the Hawks were circling... It was peaceful throughout and everyone felt happy doing it. Love and miss you as always xoxo
May 24, 2016
Hey man, i just though i would stop by and say hello. I think about you, and your Mom and Bob often. And when i do i usually crack a subtle smile thinking of you. You are never forgotten, i mean how could you be ! lol There was never a dull moment that's for sure when we got together...in hindsight i'm not sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing... Mackenzie and Benjamin are doing well, growing fast and moving faster day by day...haha I love ya man, i hope wherever ya are you are doing well.
Talk soon buddy.
Lance
Mom
April 26, 2016
Love you, miss you... Moved and found a dime, I found some old pictures and it is amazing to see your smile has never changed, the history we share and the memories we created are what holds me together as my new chapter opens♥♥♥Xoxo
Mom
March 18, 2016
I love and miss you xoxo
It means the world to us to know he is our visiting Angel...
Thanks Angela
Angela Wighton
March 17, 2016
Though we would prefer to share moments with your smile, sharing laughs and being surrounded by your wittiness in person. I cannot help but share the nights you fill my dreams with your singing, dancing and company. You always told me people have a habit of not forgetting about you and you were 100% correct. Thanks for visiting my dreams and sharing with me your appreciation for friends and family and reminding me to enjoy the fun things in life!! Happy St Pats to you and your family Xoxoxo
Mom
March 10, 2016
Miss you, love you, I am on the project... xoxo
Mom
February 6, 2016
Love you, 3 of my Birthdays have gone and I find each year it becomes harder without you. xoxo
Mom
January 21, 2016
To continue to say I miss you seems unnecessary, but I do it anyway... There are few words that can describe the pain in my heart from your physical absence.
What I have learned is that despite the pain I realize you taught me the most valuable lessons in life, how to forgive, how to love unconditionally and ironically what a beautiful soul you possess.
I am a better human now than before, your death changed so many things, but the ones that did not are my love for you and how proud I am to be the mother of such an amazing son...
You will always be my sun, moon and stars, my most successful endeavour in life...
My only wish would be to have been able to help you with your search for true love, a task we know was yours alone, you followed your path with a zest few people ever experience and you showed many what it takes to be a good old soul, your 35 and 3/4 years were filled with adventure searching for the one thing we all strive to attain, true fulfilment, I love you as I always have and miss you beyond belief, be at peace is my only pray now xoxo
Mom
December 31, 2015
Happy New Year from earth to Where ever you are, Love you my angel, miss you and I'm lighting your candle xoxo
December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas Brian Thinking of you
Mom
December 25, 2015
I Love and Miss you more and more... xoxo
Mom
December 24, 2015
Another Christmas Eve without you, I miss you so much... Love you always.xoxo
Mom
December 4, 2015
I miss you so very much, love always xoxo
It seems to get harder every Christmas... No smile ,no hugs, no one snitching the gingerbread or fudge... I imagine you chuckling as I sing Silver Bells and telling me not to give up my day job xoxo
Mom
November 11, 2015
Happy Birthday my love, Forever 35, on your 38th Birthday- You achieved success by living well, laughing often and loving many;
You enjoyed the trust of family, the respect of intelligent beings and the love of little children;
You have filled your niche and accomplished your tasks;
You never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
You left the world better than you found it;
Whether a MacGyver moment, the perfect poem, or a rescued soul (animal or human);
You always looked for the best in others and gave them the best you had;
Your life is an inspiration;
Your memory will be forever cherished. xoxo
Mom
November 11, 2015
Happy Birthday in Heaven... I love you and miss you more everyday. xoxo
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