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BRIAN CLAYTON MCLEOD
Born: Jun 11, 1955
Date of Passing: Aug 30, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBRIAN CLAYTON MCLEOD June 11, 1955 - August 30, 2017 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and dear friend, Brian after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born in Winnipeg and like most hearty Manitoba kids, he enjoyed the great outdoors, playing hockey and football. He was a hard worker starting right from his teenage years, and ended up working at OK Packers which eventually became J.M. Schneider then Maple Leaf Foods. He spent a total of 37 years in that plant and was able to take advantage of an early retirement when the plant closed in 2007. Brian's favourite past times were hunting and fishing at Lake Manitoba Narrows and he loved spending as much time as he possibly could ice fishing with his buddies on Lake Winnipeg. Brian and Carol enjoyed weekends and vacation time at their cottage at the Narrows where they made wonderful lifelong friends. Their second favourite place for weekend getaways was at their friends' cottage at Gull Lake where they made many more friends. Brian could make conversation with anyone and everyone, especially when the topic included the Blue Bombers, fishing or hunting. He loved being a grandpa to two-year old Zayne and one of Brian's biggest regrets over the past several months was knowing he would not be able to watch Zayne grow up. Brian was predeceased by his father Clayton, his sister Joanne (Bob). Life will never be the same for his soul mate Carol. Brian also leaves to mourn, his mother Annette, son Cory (Stefani), grandson Zayne, brothers, Dewayne and Gary (Karen), nephews, Marc, Scott and Grant, nieces, Bobbi and Rene, mother-in-law Pauline, as well as great-nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. A big thank you to the superb doctors and nurses who provided Brian with compassionate care over the years, especially his family physician Dr. Andrea Babick. Also a huge thank you to our wonderful supportive friends. As per Brian's request, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria General Hospital Foundation or CancerCare Manitoba. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 02, 2017
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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We have only happy memories of time spent together at the Narrows. Brian was a happy and positive person , as are you. May memories of Brian and your fun times together ease the pain in your heart. - Posted by: Irv and Sandi Koch (Friends) on: Sep 13, 2017
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Carol and family; We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was a very kind and gentle man. We are thankful we had a visit with the both of you not long ago. We do regret we didn't get to know him sooner. Wayne and Brian had a lot in common and had some great conversations about hunting and fishing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carol during this difficult time. - Posted by: Linda and Wayne Major (Friends) on: Sep 04, 2017
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We have lost a good man at the lake. I will think of him every time I buy minnows. Rest in peace Brian - Posted by: Mark () on: Sep 03, 2017
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The world will be a lesser place without Brian. Very sad to hear the news. My best to Carol and the rest of the family. - Posted by: Derek Stasiuk (Friend ) on: Sep 02, 2017
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Deepest condolences to Carol and family. Brian was a wonderful person. We will always remember him for all the good times fishing on the rocks and talking about his Blue Bombers and his family. RIP our friend. You will be missed. - Posted by: June & Jack Neal (Friends from Lake MB Narrows ) on: Sep 02, 2017