It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Ray
VanTassel announces his passing on September 18, 2021, at the Saint
John Regional Hospital.
Brian was born in St. Stephen, NB on September 12,
1966. He was the son of Clayton and Geraldine
VanTassel.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Andrea, Daughter Jenna
(Dallan), son Brandan (Kayla), son Thomas (Delaney), his father
Clayton, sister Joyce (John), brother Blair (Kathy),
Granddaughter Leah, Grandson Wyatt, and several nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by his mother Geraldine, brother Bruce,
and sister Carol.
He was also survived by some special family friends JD (Kim)
Cote and sons Mathieu & Sam, Jamie (Holly) Ellis, children
Cortney and Dylan, Patrick (Andrea) Wilbur, sons Grant and Ross, Duane
(Elaine) Lee and Jonelle (Harold) Prescott daughters Mikayla and
Patricia, sons Logan and Devan.
Brian was an amazing father and husband. He was an avid
fisherman, skier, and loved the outdoors. He spent endless hours on
the water and on the ski hills whenever the tides were right, and the
trail conditions were good. Brian enjoyed traveling, the Florida
Key’s had a special place in his heart. He spent many weeks
there with friends and family diving and fishing on the
reefs.
Brian was also a successful businessman he started his career
as a paramedic and eventually working his way to owner of Maritime
Emergency Medical Services by the age of 32. Later in life Brian hung
up his stethoscope to pursue other business ventures that led him to
great success. Brian worked extremely hard to provide for his family
and always ensured that his loved ones around him were taken care of.
Brian loved to laugh, and even during his last days his sarcastic
personality and quick wit shined through.
Brian was a family man, he loved his wife, his
kids, grandkids, parents, and siblings and always made a special
effort to visit his father as much as possible whether he felt good or
not. Brian also loved his pets, most notably his cat Casper who always
made sure to take care of him by laying between his arms and cuddling
with him under the blankets, especially after his treatments. Casper
always knew Brian was sick, even before his family did.
To all those who sat with Brian in the hospital until the day
he passed, we love you, and cannot thank you enough.
Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to
the nursing staff of floor 5A South at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. These nurses showed kindness, care, and respect to Brian and
provided exemplary care to his needs as well as to the family during
his stay.
A graveside service will be held at St. John the Baptist
Chapel of Ease Cemetery, 4706 Route 127 Chamcook, NB on Sunday,
September 26, 2021 at 3 PM. There will be no visitation
held.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Charlotte County
Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be
sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
1966 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Brian R VanTassel 1966 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick