Obituary of Brian GADSBY

GADSBY, Brian Robert GADSBY, Brian of Port Dover passed away suddenly on Friday, December 4, 2009 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Marion. Dear father of Ian and his wife Elissa and Peter all of Toronto. Adored Papa of Blythe. Dear step-son of Maria of Dover Cliffs Nursing Home. Brian was an active member of the Port Dover Lions Club. He was on the Silver Lake Committee and was on the executive as a Lion Tamer. Brian was one of the leaders of the Leo Club and helped with the International Youth Exchange. At Knox Presbyterian Church he was a member of the Board of Managers and was also a Trustee. Brian enjoyed playing bridge and as a member of the Probus Club he helped run their Friday Night Bridge Club. He was a lifelong tinkerer. Building and renovating was a favourite pastime. Brian was a high school chemistry teacher for more than 33 years. He also coached the high school volleyball team. He will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and the community. His family will cherish the many memories of their years together. Friends are invited to meet with the family, at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, Port Dover, Monday, December 7, 2009, 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9pm, Lion Service will be held at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. A Service to Celebrate Brian's life will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11 am at Knox Presbyterian Church, (Chapman and St. George Sts.) Port Dover. The Reverend Cathy Kay officiating. Cremation to follow. For those wishing, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. On-line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca