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BRIAN GARRY KROLE

Born: Aug 10, 1951

Date of Passing: Jan 29, 2014

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BRIAN GARRY KROLE On Wednesday, January 29, 2014, Brian passed away at Lions Gate Hospital in N. Vancouver, BC. He was born in Winnipeg on August 10, 1951, grew up and educated in the city's north-end. Brian became employed with the CPR and upon moving to BC, worked for BC Rail until his retirement in early 2005. Travelling was one of Brian's passions. From going off the beaten path and mixing with locals, in his early travels, to all-inclusives in his latter years. He was also an avid horse race follower and proud owner. In 2005, Brian suffered from a debilitating stroke which would have rendered the average person into a nursing home facility. However, his fiercely independent nature and his tenaciousness to rehabilitate, along with the extraordinary help of the staff of the North Shore Disability Resource Centre in N. Vancouver, he was able to return to his residence. Brian was predeceased by his father Barney and is survived and sorrowfully missed by his mother Josephine, brother Ted (Arlea), sister Leona Heather, nephews Jason Krole (Carrie), Michael Heather and niece Anne Heather. The family would like to thank Lions Gate Hospital 7W, Judi and Tim Hildred, Lenna Nakamura and Julie Comer for their care, compassion and support. As per Brian's wishes, cremation will take place. No formal service will be held.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2014

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • Many years have passed and I still remember you as a great guy. My thoughts go out to your family. I know that you are dearly missed. - Posted by: Brian Dentry (Friend) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • I worked with Brian over a 30 year span at BC Rail. When my daughter was in children's hospital he was the one that showed up with balloons and a BC Rail teddy bear that she still has to this day. He was a kind and sincere person and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family...he was a good man. - Posted by: rick murphy (friend and work mate at BC Rail) on: Aug 11, 2014

  • Worked together, had horses, had good times for many years, RIP old buddy!! - Posted by: Mike Riley (Friend) on: Feb 15, 2014

  • You were thought and talked about often... You were an inspiration to see how hard you fought back after your life changing stroke in 2005. You will forever be in our thoughts about how courageous and strong you really were...... You were one of a kind... Miss you, Ernie and Betty - Posted by: Ernie and Betty Dmytriw (Long time friends) on: Feb 11, 2014

  • Brian and I played hockey together for many years, when we were kids. He had a great sense of humor and was a great guy. I often remember those good old days! Brian worked with my father-in-law at CPR, and actually my father-in-law, asked Brian if I was a good guy! Brian gave me a 10! Thanks buddy, you will be missed! - Posted by: Gary E. Moulder (Old friend as we were growing up in the North End of Winnipeg) on: Feb 09, 2014

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