Obituary of Brian Joseph Knockwood
KNOCKWOOD, Brian Joseph – age 57, of Vancouver, formerly of Indian Brook, passed away September 16, 2020 in St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC.
Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Ralph and Yvonne (Francis) Knockwood.
Brian was a graduate of Dalhousie University and started his work career at Student Employment, Halifax. He was drawn Westward for work and has remained on the West Coast ever since. He worked for the homeless and at a women and children’s shelter in Vancouver. Brian was most recently a counsellor and first responder for Addiction Services Teams in Downtown Vancouver.
Brian is survived by siblings, Donna, Robert, Roddie, Colin and a large extended family.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Michael and Vaughn; sister, Debbie; a niece and a nephew.
Visitation will be held beginning at 11 am Saturday, September 26 at 20 Poplar Street, Indian Brook, from where a traditional service will be held 10:30am Monday, September 28, 2020. Burial will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Brian’s memory.
Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Brian may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Brian
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Death notice for the town of: Shubenacadie, Province: Nova Scotia
I am very sorry about your loss.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Brian was a few years older then me but always looked out for me. Rest easy old friend.
So sorry, for your loss. Brian was one of my favorite people when we were teenagers. He was just easy to be around. I too feel the world just lost someone special.
Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to Brian’s family and friends.