Brian John Elston
1949 - 2022
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Elizabeth Payne and Bill Grier donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. We still can’t believe Brian is gone.
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Dick & Mary Derhodge posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Suzanne, I had typed in "Obituaries TVOntario" and was stunned to see Brian's photo and saddened to read his obituary. I received a copy of TVOntario's "Primetimers" magazine last summer that contained Brian's email address...from that we exchanged some wonderful, lengthy emails, updating our lives to each other. I've been thinking recently that it was time to make contact again...sorry I didn't. Brian had a keen mind and superb technical editing skills that made everyone who came to him for his editing services look great. He told me of his health situation that he went through last spring, but said he was keeping up with his physiotherapy and then went on to recount his pride in his/your kids' successes. He gave a lot of creativity, effort, knowledge and credibility to TVOntario and I and others will miss him. Deepest condolences to you Suzanne and to Matt, Sarah and Peter.
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Maarten Heilbron posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2022
As a colleague, I was, of course, impressed by Brian's extensive knowledge and capability, always pushing the boundaries. But it was his sense of style and his flair as he worked that remains with me. It was always a pleasure to watch Brian edit, to watch his fingers dance on the keyboard. So many years later, I still catch myself emulating his style, reminding me how much he enjoyed what he did. I was saddened to hear of his passing and am so sorry for your (and our) loss.
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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Michelle and Ken Whitbread donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Our thought are with you and your family.
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Janis Andrews donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Saturday, March 26, 2022
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Jane Justynski donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Saturday, March 26, 2022
We’re devastated. Brian’s passing has left a huge hole in our family. So sorry, Suzanne and family.
Jim and Jane
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Don Jamieson posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2022
Brian and I were teenage high school buddies, driving around town in his old black VW bug.
We shared happiness and sadness, as we lost many classmates to one fate or another. While visiting his Navy son on Vancouver Island last year, we walked a small provincial park, and lunched together with his lovely wife. My condolences to his family in his sudden departure from our lives. May God bless him, and all his family
Don Jamieson
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Lucy M Lovric donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Friday, March 25, 2022
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The Penfound Family donated to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Friday, March 25, 2022
Dearest Elston family. Our deepest condolences for your loss, we cannot believe he is gone. Brian will be greatly missed by everyone. He was truly an awesome dude.
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Ingrid Thompson posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2022
I am writing this on my iPad. I also know how to use my iPhone…….All thanks to Brian. Brian was an absolutely amazing, patient, informative, and hilarious tech teacher at the OSCC55+, Oshawa Senior Community Centres, both at Northview and John Street. He had the ability to impart the knowledge of complex technology in its simplest forms so that we seniors could become comfortable and competent using it. We were once privy to Brian’s wife and dog entering the kitchen of their house as Brian extolled the virtues of home security technology. (He had forewarned her that we would be visiting virtually!) My sincere condolences to the family. Ingrid Thompson
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Michael Oke lit a candle
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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I hadn't seen Brian for the past 15 years. Back then, I ran into him a few times when he worked at the Apple Store in the Eaton's Centre. Each time, we had a nice chat and caught up on high school memories and friends. I always knew he was a nice person, and reading his obituary just confirms my belief.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
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Eileen Lucas posted a condolence
Thursday, March 24, 2022
My deepest condolences to all the family. Brian was like a second big brother to me when I was growing up as his neighbour.
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Pat & Ken Tsang donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Dearest Suzanne and family, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
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Elena Racansky donated to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Thursday, March 24, 2022
With our deepest sympathy, Libby and Elena.
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Marg Gay posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A wonderful man and beloved teacher for many years at the Oshawa Senior Center where he turned endless tech challenged seniors such as myself into proficient computer users with endless patience and lots of humor.
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Margret Allen donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Barbara and Henry Pokorski posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Our most sincere condolences at Brian's sudden passing. - a generous, accomplished, loving man - loved and admired by many who will sorely miss him. May your cherished memories live on in your hearts and minds forever. Barbara and Henry Pokorski
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Cynthia Rundle posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Shocked and saddened. Sincere, heartfelt sympathy to family and friends.
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Friends of Second Marsh Board of Directors and Staff donated to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Suzanne, we extend our deepest sympathy as you, your family and friends remember Brian. May your wonderful memories and knowledge of His legacy sustain you through this sad time.
Friends of Second Marsh Board of Directors and Staff
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TVO PrimeTimers pledged to donate to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Please accept this donation from the TVO PrimeTimers in memory of our esteemed colleague.
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Angela Bilich donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Suzanne,
Brian will be missed by all of us here at Park Road Physio.
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Carron Jensen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Suzanne and family, you are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time. The world has lost a very good man.
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Helen Break donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Linda Davidson donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Monday, March 21, 2022
Sincere condolences to Suzanne and family at this difficult time.
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Tracie Penfound posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2022
Scott and I are absolutely shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news about Brian. Brilliant, funny, caring, loving warm, a true friend and a family man through and through. We will miss him so so much.
Our hearts are aching for all of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult and sad time.
With love and hugs to all of you xo
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Maxine lit a candle
Monday, March 21, 2022
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I am so sorry for your loss Suzanne, May Brian’s memory be a blessing to you and the children.
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Wilf Hambly posted a condolence
Sunday, March 20, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about Brian and wish to pass my condolences to Suzanne and your family.
I met Brian when I took an iPad course at Northview Senior Centre that Brian was teaching.
Brian’s dad Jack taught me the Ham Radio course for both certificates (Basic and the Advance)
at the Bowmanville High School and when I met Brian it was as if I knew Brian for a long time. Both
Jack and Brian were great teachers and leaders in their field with their humour on the side.
I certainly appreciated Brian’s help.
May our Heavenly Father comfort you and your family during this very sad time.
Wilf Hambly VE3MBO
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Marilyn McGinn donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Sunday, March 20, 2022
I will always remember Brian for the wonderful man he was. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Marilyn (TVO colleague)
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Nancy Muzik donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Suzanne: my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Call me any time if you need anything.
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Michael Helms posted a condolence
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Suzanne, I have wept more than a few tears over the past 48 hours thinking about Brian, and you, and the kids, and everyone else that Brian touched during his wonderful lifetime. My heart is broken.
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Jamie Fox uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 20, 2022
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Suzanne, Matthew, Peter, Sarah and families;
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Brian's passing. While we saw Brian and Suzanne mostly at family gatherings, I always enjoyed our engaging conversations and alway read his comments and viewed the photos he posted online. His love of family was always apparent. We hope the best memories of him carry you through this difficult time. He was taken from us too soon. He is loved and missed. I particularly liked this photo he shared recently.
Cousin Jamie and Carol Fox
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Carol Fox donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Sunday, March 20, 2022
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Scott Elston donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Lifetime of great memories with cousin Brian. I will miss our ongoing discussion of Apple vs. Microsoft. Always welcoming for the random cousin drop ins on my motorcycle . Tons of love to the entire "Courtice Elstons" from the "Whitby Elstons".
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Carla Foote donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Suzanne, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to help you, but please know my thoughts are with you and your family. We will all be here to help in anything you need whenever you need us. Carla
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Michael and Colleen Schneider donated to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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Peter Taylor & Mary Moogk donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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Donna Fratesi posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I am so very sorry for Suzanne and family. When I clicked on my facebook and saw this I thought it was a joke.
Brian was my cousin, nephew of my Dad's I never spent much time with him but admired him very much for what he had accomplished. Words cannot convey my sadness at this news. Sending my love and sympathy to all of the family at this time.
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William Thurber donated to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Brian personified a life well-lived. His influence and generosity will run for decades maybe centuries. Thank you all for sharing him with the world.
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Shelley Rush donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dear Suzanne and family, I’m sending my deepest condolences for the passing of Brian. He was one of my favourite TVO colleagues, always ready with a story or a laugh. I remember the times we talked about family - he was beyond proud of all of you - and we would often be misty-eyed after those conversations. Such a wonderful person, he will be greatly missed.
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Johnny and Mary Soln donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Saturday, March 19, 2022
We are so devastated. Brian was a remarkable man. Fascinating, caring, gentle, kind, humble, and passionate. We always hung off every word; but, more importantly, when speaking to you, you knew he truly cared about you and what you had to say. He will be dearly missed.
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Alma Sotelo Inzunza posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dearest Suzanne, my deepest condolences for the loss of Brian, wishing that the celebration of his life be accompanied by acceptance and gratitude, for the time you and your children spent with him. My thoughts are with you.
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Jackie Blair lit a candle
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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I am still trying to wrap my head around this. Brian and I were so close as cousins. We had so much fun together with fond memories of the family reunions held each summer when we were kids in Auntie Kay’s backyard. I remember picking him up at high school one day, he skipped school that afternoon and we drove around Mosport and just goofed off. So many memories. My condolences to Suzanne, kids, and grandkids. He will be missed. He was loved. Love cousin Jackie, Cranbrook BC.
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Wendy Jones donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dear Suzanne,
I know there are no words that can comfort you during this time of grief and shock.
Just know that there is a lot of caring and love around you and your family.
Love,
Wendy Jones
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Keegan Hawkeswood donated to CANADIAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER ADOPTION SERVICE INC
Saturday, March 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss.
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ANNA HUSTON donated to THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dear Suzanne and family ,I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that happy memories of Brian will in some small way make the road ahead easier .
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Michael Kushner donated to THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Brian was a great friend, inspiration, and techno-wiz, generous with his time, expertise, ideas and positive spirit. I loved the guy and am truly saddened to see the end come far too soon. He had a new lease on and love of life, family, home, and puppies. I already miss the twinkle in his eye, that beautiful voice, and his wonderful hugs. You shall be remembered.
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Keith and Lois Worden posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2022
It is with shock and sadness that we learned of the death of Brian. Good friends and neighbours "up the road" from our family farm on Trulls Rd., Brian always was "ageless" in our minds. With his deep voice and classic, handsome looks, he could easily have been on screen in the environment where he worked.
When he returned to Canada in the 70's, he brought his family home back to life. Brian's Mother, Elsie, was a very close friend of Keith's Mother, Marjorie Worden and thus the family connection continued. We especially recall the hours of time that Brian and Suzanne gave to our children, Richard and Elisabeth and our niece, Carissa, on a personal level and also as leaders of the Ebenezer Youth Group. They provided the respected adult presence that educated, encouraged and provided a safe space for the young people in our community.
Brian and Suzanne walked with their young children down our road and, on occasion, stopped in for a visit and cookies and milk. They bought our Volvo station wagon to accommodate their growing family, named it and drove it to the end of its days!
The only consolation in this time of loss is that Brian expressed his feelings in saying "his life was perfect"!
He will be missed and remembered!
Keith and Lois Worden
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53 Division St.
Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
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