Brian Berry
April 26, 1962 – November 2, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Brian James Berry on Monday, November 2nd, 2020. He will forever be missed by his loving wife of 32 years, Anne and his two daughters, Samantha and Madison. Son of the Clifton Berry (Françoise) and the late Patricia Menard. Dear brother of Derek (Lee Ann), Keith (Colleen), Anne and Carole Berry. He is also loved by many close family and friends.
Brian had a fulfilling career as an accountant, FCPA, previously working in the private sector and spending 15 years in the Federal Government. He spent his spare time helping others and volunteering as a board member with the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH) and committee member with the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre. Brian gave back to his alma mater, Carleton University with the “Brian and Anne Berry Bursary in Accounting.” He also loved spending time with friends and family on his boat and movie nights with his family.
Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Sunday, November 8th. Pursuant to maximum attendance regulations, please visit Brian’s obituary page on the funeral home website to pre-register your visit, as space is limited. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 9th a 1 p.m. Although the service is private, the family wishes to invite friends and extended family to view the service Livestream by visiting Brian’s obituary page on the funeral home website. A public Celebration of Brian’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Brian James Berry Monday November 2nd 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario
Bill and I remember all three boys well – really nice young men. Our sympathy to all of you. May sweet memories of Brian flood your minds and soothe your aching hearts.
Anne, Sam & Maddie, our heart breaks for you. Never saw Brian without a smile on his face, I will always remember him that way. We will keep you in our prayer and in our heart. Stay strong for each other ! With Love, Ruth, Maurizio, Dean & Family
My sincere condolences to Brian’s wife and daughters. I enjoyed working on the Health and Safety Committee with him at CICS.
My sincere condolences to the family and those who were close to him.
Brian was a leader in the Community of Small Agencies and I was lucky to have the chance ot have him as a mentor when I first joined the MPCC. I enjoyed our conversation and his no bull s&%t attitude.
He will leave a big vaccuum in the Federal and Ottawa Community.
Anne, Sam & Maddie, Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Brian. We are so very sorry for your loss. Roy, Lisa, Matthew, Derrick & Rachael
Brian’s father Clifton and my father Hedley Dyer were friends. They worked together in Brownsburg in the early 1960s. In the early 1980s, I then worked with Clifton at CXA. Brian was roughly in between my brothers Christopher and Anthony. Clifton and I shared many chats about his sons and my siblings of a similar age. The Dyer family has now discovered Brian’s passing away. My brother Gerald announced it to us today and my Sister Anne shared this obituaries link. Safe to say, we all feel sadness for the Berry family and for their friends, and offer our sincere condolences. Brian did a lot of good during his lifetime; may his memory and legacy live on.
My condolences to all the Family. I went to High School with Brian. With both landed up in the Ottawa area. Over the years I had Brian as a customer servicing his car. He loved his Pontiac Firero. We would have lunch the odd time. Dealt also with his late father in law George and his bother in law Tom as they owed a company that serviced us at the car garage. Really great family. Brian will be missed.
David Haldimand