Brian Felker

Kareena, Susanne and Family. No one is ever prepared to lose a Father, Husband, Grandpa. And when he is as special a person as yours was, the loss is great. Although I never met Brian, I have opportunity to know you Kareena and Susanne to hear you train and to see the numerous family pictures on FB. And there was LOVE in everything. I lost my Dad in 2013 to this despicable disease but there is hardly a day go by that I don't think of him. And our 2 boys always remember what "Nonno" would say or do. I think your girls are likely old enough to remember him too. There is never enough time. Keep the memories close. Much Love, Sylvana and Doug Oliver

Brian was my buddy, companion, and guide in my high school, teenage and university years. We would spend hours in his bedroom at night practicing how to talk to girls, how to make a kite for the school kite competition, and discussing ideas and topics of the day, mostly about girls. Those were the formative years and Brian had a big part in helping to shape my character. Brian would encourage me even when I didn’t believe in myself. I was shy but he encouraged me to get a date so we could double date with Susanne and himself. I did get a date and several years later I was his best man when he wed Susanne and he was my best man when I wed Elaine. I knew his dedication to his marriage would last when the first words out of his mouth at the wedding reception were…Ahhh. Pilaf! Brian was a bit of a brainiac graduating Summa cum laude from university. Of course, we used his computer skills at McMaster computing lab to make a calendar suitably adorned with naked women. Brian had trays of punch cards but kept them all in order. Brian was generous inviting several of his buddies to his cottage on Pike Bay where we would swim, ski and experiment to see if you really did get drunk faster by drinking beer through a straw. He volunteered his boat and himself as driver to navigate the Trent Severn waterway. With his confidence, we never felt in danger on the water even as we cruise through the Meaford tank range testing grounds. Now all we have left is memories and a picture in a frame. Brian didn’t tell me how to live so much as he lived and let me watch him do it. Brian has shown us that people may forget what he said, but people will never forget how he made them feel. Our love will bring us many memories of times past but tonight we will fall to sleep with Brian in our hearts.

Dear Susanne and family Brian and I were colleagues at Labatt for many years. I have a lot of great memories of working alongside Brian, and the times we spent outside of work (cottage visits and lunches with the guys, and the annual Christmas dinners with our spouses). Deb and I are saddened at Brian's passing and will greatly miss him.

I had the opportunity to get to know Brian (Mr. Felker!) while I was in college and had many adventures with Kareena. I will always remember him as joyful, kind, patient, and the biggest cheerleader of his wife and children. He has left quite the legacy. Sending so much love to the Felker family ❤️ I wish I could mourn with you in person tomorrow.

Suzanne, Aaron, Kareena, we were saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Leroy Hazzard and Brian and Morvetta Miller Pike Bay neighbors

To Susanne and family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Brian. He and i worked together after his "retirement". He was a true gentleman and I always enjoyed working with him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Jim Marquis

A donation has been made to MaryK. Message from the donator: In memory of Brian

There are no words to say how sorry we are to hear about Brian’s passing. Brian was a co-worker and friend our prayers are with you and family in these difficult times

Our Sincere Condolences The staff at Excel Pharmacy

Dear Susie & Family, We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Dear Brian.. He was such a wonderfully kind, quiet gentleman who greatly loved his family .. His pride of family was so evident in the yearly Christmas letters / pictures composed by Susie .. something we have cherished receiving throughout the years.. Brian is now at peace with his parents & Harry & Roxy.. You are all in our thoughts and prayers .. Love Always, Jim, Pat & Family.

To Susanne and Family – Please accept my deepest in the loss of Brian. He and I worked together after his “retirement”. There are so many adjectives to describe Brian. So I’ll just say he was a wonderful person and a true gentleman in every way! Do know my caring thoughts are with you. Norma Clare

Kareena, Susanne, and family, Words cannot express how my heart breaks for you. Brian was such a wonderful man and I was fortunate enough to know him and love him since I was sixteen years old. From painting his toenails at the cottage with Kareena as teenagers to going to church together and discussing our favourite Mitch Rapp novels with him as an adult. He was a constant fixture in my life and I loved him. I will miss him so much. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. xoxo Girl Erin

So sorry to read this in the paper today Susanne. My sincerest condolences to you and the family. Please be in touch when you feel up to it. Love Nella.

Susanne, Aaron and Kareena, I have many fond memories of the Felkers from over the fence many years ago. My sincere sympathy.

Dear Susanne, I am so sad to hear about Brian's passing. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family.

To Suzanne and all the family, I was saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. He was one of the nicest, most gentlemanly person I’ve met. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

My deepest sympathy to Susanne and the family. So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Brian. May God comfort you and give you strength in the coming days.

Dear Susanne and Family: I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Brian. He was an amazing person - so kind and a true gentleman. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Cherish all of your memories. You are all in my thoughts. Debbie Pettit

Sending our love to all of Brian’s family and friends. I’ll always remember him for his wisdom, kindness and warm smile. Brian was truly a great man in so many ways and we’ll always cherish our memories with him.

Suzanne and Kareena... so saddened to hear of the passing of your dear husband and father. I know that his memory shall bring joy to your hearts as you celebrate his beautiful life over the years with each of you and your whole big family. He will be missed and time will help. GOD IS GOOD. All the time. I pray for Peace to abound as you travel this difficult time. Be blessed.

With loving and caring thoughts of a true gentleman, in every way. We are so very sorry for your sudden and shocking loss XOXO

Susanne & Family, There really are no words to express the sadness we feel at the loss of Brian. Our hearts break for you. We’ll miss the random chats over the fence or in the driveway, the yearly debate over when it’s appropriate to turn on your Christmas lights and how many lights one should have, his ongoing suggestions for squirrel proofing our bird feeders and most recently, his strategies to keep the neighbourhood cats from doing their business in our yard. We’ll miss seeing him on his riding mower wearing long pants, rubber boots, his plaid shirt and straw-hat in 90 degree weather, then a couple of hours later bbq-ing in his white t-shirt and man-capris with a glass of wine. He was the best neighbor and we are honoured to call him a friend. We are all here for you for whatever you need. Our most heartfelt condolences. Rest in peace Brian (heart emoji) Big hugs, Diane, Chris, Samantha & Dylan Hoover

Dear Susanne, I was sad to hear about Brian’s passing. He was always friendly, kind and had a quiet professionalism about him. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Dave & Christie Mullen & all the staff at A. Millard George Funeral Home

Remembering you always with love ..special memories of our times looking after Ella and Aria together . Dearest love to Susanne , Kareena and Ben ..Ella and Aria, Aaron , Anna and Mina

Dear Susanne and family. There are no words to express what you are going through. I wish that I could ease your pain. Cherish all of the special memories you shared. They will give you comfort along this difficult path. Being from Hamilton imagine my surprise when I met Susanne in an art class here in London. We talked about Hamilton and shared that we had gone to Hill Park S.S. When she told me that her husband was Brian Felker that was another surprise. He and I were in many of the same classes. His memory is a blessing. Much love ❤️

Kareena, my heart breaks to hear this sad news of the passing of your beloved father. There are no words however kind that will ever mend your family's heartache. I hope you, your brother Aaron, your spouses, your children along with your mom know those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find comfort and strength in the love of family and warmth embrace of friends. Life is the greatest gift God has given to us and Death is only the bridge towards eternal life with God. Certainly, the heavens are rejoicing that another soul has finally reached it's true home. May you and your family find solace in remembering that those who we hold close to our hearts never truly leave us; they will always live on in the kindness they share and in the love they brought to the lives of those that were fortunate to know them. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal." I will keep you and the family in my prayers during this difficult time.🙏💓

A donation has been made to Mary Kay Ash Foundation.

Everyone on Mill Point saw Brian make his rounds around Mill Point nightly with a glass of wine, wearing his hat and saying hello to everyone who was outside at the time. I loved hearing stories of the history of Mill Point and recollections of his early days as a boy and later meeting his beloved Suzanne. Because of these visits, Brian and I found out that we shared a common interest in history. We planned and eventually wrote a small book titled "The History of Mill Point" for the cottagers. I will miss talking to Brian but will cherish those months we collaborated to write that book.

Dearest Susanne, Aaron,Kareena and Family. What a beautiful photo of your Brian, His spirit shining so bright. Words cannot express how sad we are for you all. Words can sometimes be so inadequate at these times , but Brian was such an amazing man Husband, Father, grandpa,son Brother, friend mentor ! His spirit The legacy he has left will live on in you Susanne , Aaron Kareena and his grandchildren. May peace and the beautiful memories you have be with you all during these days ahead. Love Michele & Stew

I had the pleasure of working along side Brian during his time, post- retirement, when he wasn't quite ready for the big step of "never working again." Brian was always the life of any staff social. He could make us laugh from the moment he arrived til the time he left. So polished, refined, dignified and funny, it was always a pleasure to be in his company. I will always have treasured memories of Brian and my friendship with him, Susanne and his family. If there is a captured expression I will never forget, it is a picture of him with his big "farmer" hat and plaid shirt, sitting on the steps of his cottage, creating memories with his granddaughter. It is so natural, and so Brian! Fond memories always. You're the best Rest easy my friend, Ruth

Susanne I so sorry for your loss 🙏 Bless you and your family ❤️

Dear Kareena, Suzanne and all your family and loved ones. Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of your Father, Husband and best friend. We are very sorry to hear of Mr. Felker’s passing. Although we never got to know him, I know he is a wonderful person, from knowing you Kareena and Suzanne. We send our love ❤️, prayers and healing, to you, all your family, friends and loved ones. Take care. Love and hugs, Debbie and Joe Abate.

Brian : You will be surely missed but Never Forgotten .