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In Memoriam
February 9, 2010
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It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dedicated volunteer, Brian Boyle. Brian passed away peacefully on February 6th, surrounded by his family at Vancouver General Hospital.
Brian started volunteering at Covenant House Vancouver in 2002 and helped us in many ways. He assisted at fundraising events, opened mail over many busy Christmas seasons, picked up food donations and drove to the recycling depot with items we couldn't use.
Brian was always willing to help with driving when we were in a pinch and he would even get a cube van for the job. There was only ever one condition: we had to have his coffee waiting for him when he arrived back at Covenant House!
Rest in peace, Brian. We'll miss your sense of humour and your very kind heart.
Brian pictured here at Covenant House's 10th Anniversary Celebration with (from left to right) daughter Janice Boyle, past Covenant House President Sister Tricia Cruise, and wife and volunteer Barbara Boyle)
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Sadness
Submitted by Marla Ives (not verified) on March 1, 2010 - 00:02.
I too had the privilege of knowing Brian while growing up. He was a true friend to everyone he met and the very best of men. Condolences to his family...Love Marla
Friend of the family
Submitted by Michelle Lorimer (not verified) on February 10, 2010 - 15:49.
I am happy to say that I had the pleasure of knowing Brian almost my entire life. He was kinda like an extension of my family so to speak. Brian and his lovely wife Barb would treat me like their own daughter and helped towards making me the woman I am today.... Thank you . Your warm smiling eyes will greatly be missed and that laugh of yours I will always remember...
Love & light
Michelle Wadsworth
Condolences
Submitted by Bob Blunk (not verified) on February 10, 2010 - 12:23.
Brian and I were cross-border colleagues. His good humor made being with him a joy. He was a good man and true.
He kept at true good
Submitted by kristy (not verified) on February 10, 2010 - 10:13.
He kept at true good humour's mark
The social flow of pleasure's tide:
He never made a brow look dark,
Nor caused a tear, but when he died.
~Thomas Love Peacock