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BRIAN GEORGE WILFRED ECCLES

Date of Passing: Aug 15, 2014

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BRIAN GEORGE WILFRED ECCLES On Friday, August 15, 2014 at the age of 71, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Currently of Lower Sackville, NS he was born and raised in Transcona. As per Brian's wishes, and naval tradition, there will be a committal of his ashes at sea from CFB Esquimalt (Victoria). A memorial will take place at a later date in Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or to HMCS Sackville (canadasnavalmemorial.ca). Obituary may also be seen, and online condolences may be sent, by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 22, 2014

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

  • Thank goodness for Transcona's 100th Centennial (Homecoming) that gave us the opportunity to renew old acquaintances like Brian. (Louellen - speaking for myself - Brian and I met at age 15/16. We dated and enjoyed all the Teen Dances in Transcona (kept us all out of trouble in those days). Lorne - friend of Brians and always referred to him as one of the "good guys". We enjoyed our visit with Brian at the Transcona Homecoming. To his family and friends we give our most sincere condolences. We've lost one of the most gentle souls!! - Posted by: Lorne & Louellen Frederick (Friends) on: Aug 25, 2014

  • I have enjoyed many, many years of friendship with Brian. We were pals in our teens in Transcona, joined the Navy together and even served on the same ship (HMCS Fraser - DDE 233) for over a year. Although we did not have much contact since 1964, the times we did meet just seemed to re-enforce our friendship. He was a great career sailor and served Canada well. My condolences go out to Jackie and Colleen and all of Brian's extended Family. His last "out pipes" freed him from all the pain and anxiety of his last days and maybe there's an " up spirits" pipe in his new home. R.I.P. winger. - Posted by: Ron Nowicki (Old friend and shipmate) on: Aug 22, 2014

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