It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Brian, surrounded by his family after his struggle with cancer, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in his 48th year. Precious son of Frans and Lea (Denys) Vanneste of Exeter, dearly loved brother of Paul and Sarah (Bassett) Vanneste of Lucan, and Ann and Dan Rooth of Strathroy. Dear uncle of Michael and Amanda, Kaitlin, and Benjamin Rooth, Johnny, and James Vanneste. Brian will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was ever creative and courageously facing obstacles, both on and off the farm. Thank you to all of the 2 South nurses at Strathroy General Hospital, the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Dr. Leger and his team at the Ilderton Medical Clinic, and the CCAC staff.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home at 3:45 PM. The Funeral Mass will held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 69219 Bronson Line, South Huron (Mount Carmel), on Monday, January 29th at 11 AM, Father Len Desjardins, Presiding. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
If desired, in lieu of flowers donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice or South Huron Hospital Foundation- Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
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John & Arlene Berendsen
Our family is with your family in love and prayer…
Sending our heartfelt condolences…
Jack Pontes
I am sorry for your loss of a great man and son.
Brian was a good friend to me in my younger years who taught me how to work hard and have fun at the same time. He was always open to anyone and valued people greatly. I will miss his smile and my prayers are with his family.
Lesley and Mark Cameron and family
Uncle Frank, Tante Lea, Ann and Paul and families. Our deep sympathies at this time of Brian’s passing. Brian was such a sweet, kind, gentle soul, a dear cousin. I’ll never forget his beautiful eyes and wonderful smile, which brightened every conversation. He had a golden heart and will always hold a special place in our hearts. How we wish we could have been with you all at this time. We offer our prayers and love. May God’s Holy love surround you and bring you comfort as you mourn his loss.
Jon Moore and the Staff at Dave Moore Fuels.
Frank, Lea, Paul, Ann and Families,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Brian. We will miss Brian stopping in for oil and seeing him on the farm. You are all in our thoughts.
KELLY AND ROSE O'CONNOR
Our sincere condolences to all of our neighbor Brian’s family. Cherish you memories.
Jim and Renee Verellen
Dear Frans, Lea and family,
We are saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. I have some good childhood memories that included Brian. I will hold those memories very dear in my heart. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.
Love Jim and Renee Verellen and family
Michelle & John Saad
Aunt Leah, Uncle Frank, Ann & Paul,
I am sorry I could not make the trip back to Canada to express our sincere condolences in person. Brian will be missed. Words are sometimes hard to find at times like these, so I will just leave this:
” What God has planned for people who love Him is more than the eyes have seen or the ears have heard. It has never even entered our minds”. 1 Corinthians 2:9
May God provide you comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
Linda Mills
I was very saddened to hear about Brian’s passing. I met him several years ago while working at Filson Auctions. He was always pleasant and enjoyed a good auction. Thinking of his family during this time
Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson
Frank,Lea and Family… our sincere condolences on the passing of your son and brother Brian. Your in our thoughts at this very sad time.
Roland & Sandra Vanneste
Sending our love to you all on this sad occasion. Brian always came to see us and was always quietly cheerful, smiling and so ready to chat and spend time with us when we would visit from Australia. How proud of him was his Dad Frank who on one trip drove us to see the Mechanics workshop where Brian worked.
Brian will be missed dearly but will be welcomed ‘home’ by those gone before him.
Jeremy Hansen
Even after all these years I still have such fond memories of the adventures on the farm with Brian when we were kids. I am saddened by this news and the challenges your family is facing. I wish all of you peace and great strength.
Brenda & Larry Boothby & family
Uncle Frank, Tante Lea, Ann & family, Paul & family,
Your loss is unimaginable & we are thinking of you as you grieve the loss of Brian. May your memories of a wonderful son, brother & uncle bring you comfort.
Brenda & Larry Boothby & family
Uncle Frank, Tante Lea, Ann & Family & Paul & Family;
So very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. May your memories of a wonderful son, brother & uncle bring you comfort today and always.
martin cunningham
I knew Brian from a boy to a man, no one I ever new with a hearing handicap could ever have accomplished what Brian did. I always and forever will admire him for his determination, bravery, and will to never give up on any project he ever wanted to succeed in. He sure was one of a kind, will never be forgotten by me.
laurie cunningham
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our friend Brian today, his warm smile, generous heart and giving nature, who’s determination would make anyone proud. We will at least have some funny stories and memories to share.
Glenda Cunningham
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great individual and will be sadly missed. Beverly will be glad to see him again – what a pair they made!
Steve & Mary Lynn Redmond
To the Vanneste family:
May you be comforted by knowing how Brian’s gentleness impacted us. Our son Luke, who worked at Vannsons Farms on a co-op workterm in high school, commented that Brian is one of the nicest people he has ever met. Brian always had a smile for me when I was calling on the farm. I believe his gentle soul will be welcomed by Jesus in heaven.
Jeff & Teresa Young
To Brian’s Family: we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Chuck Windsor
Frank and family so deeply sorry to read of your loss.
Ron & Bonnie Mathers & Family
To Brian’s parents, Paul & Ann and families, we are very sorry for your loss. May your sweet memories help you get through this difficult time and you find comfort in knowing Brian is no longer in pain.
Carla Revington
Dear Frank and Lea and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God grant Brian eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him. May your faith and friends be a comfort to all of you at this sad time.
Carla and family
Redmond and Cheryl Fortune
Unfortunately, I never got to know Brian…but have heard much about him from Cesar and Ellen and their family. And it’s hard not to notice the sincere emotions of the others who have posted their thoughts here.
I have however met Frank and Lea many times over the years and my heart goes out to them now on the loss of their son…there is no greater sorrow. I prayed for Brian ( and Frank) at Mass this morning and only wish I was able to attend Brian’s Funeral Mass at Mount Carmel.
Brian is now surrounded by the splendour of Heaven and in the presence of his Creator. May God comfort his family and his friends as they bid him farewell and God speed.
Redmond
Joyce Marrinan and family
To the Vanneste family
We are all thinking of you during one of life’s most difficult times. Knowing he had a loving family and good life on earth will give you all strength. Sending our prayers to all and may god bless you all going forward.
The Marrinan family
Terry and Donna Spruytte
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Family at this difficult time. My your memories of Brian help you through.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Jack and Lynda Conlin
deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Brian, thinking of all of you at this very sad time…embrace your memories…….God Bless
John & Barb McAlpine and family
Our sincere condolences to your family at this time.
Janet
Ann, so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Treasure the memories.
Janet????
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Words cannot express our sadness for you Paul,Ann and your families.
Brian. You were so sincere, always yourself and always so friendly to others. You overcame obstacles when you were younger to be the smartest and most creative person. You could fix anything. My dad thought the world of you. He will be waiting for you saying “take a look at this it’ll only take a minute. You will not only be missed by your family but your neighbours too.
Kathryn Cuillerier
I am saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. My condolences to his family and friends. I have fond memories of Brian from Mt. Carmel. Especially that time in grade 3 when I sang into his hearing aid microphone while he was out at recess. My prayers are with you.
Tony Vandehoek and family
To all of Brian’s family, our deepest sympathies, it was always interesting to run into Brian and share our farming thoughts and issues. We are all going to miss a wonderful person and neighbor.
Don Lankin
Don & Dorothy Lankin
To Brian’s Family
We were sorry to read of Brian’s passing. He was a very special person. Always enjoyed talking with him when he came into our store.
Paul Smith
Paul and Sarah, we’re sorry to hear about Brian. Our deepest condolences and prayers for your entire family.
Stephen and Tara Vanneste
Uncle Frank, Tante Lea, Ann and Paul. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Brian. He has a special place in our hearts and we always enjoyed talking to him and catching up whenever we had a chance to get together. He will be missed and we will cherish our memories of him always. We offer our prayers and condolences to all of you at this very difficult time.
Joan and Paul Ducharme
Anne and Dan Roth
So sorry for the loss of Brian and our sincere compassion and prayers are extended
to all of the Vanessa families
James and Joan Briggs and family
sorry to read of your loss but glad he won one way and is with his heavenly father now watching over the rest of his family. peace be with you
Heidi Vereenooghe
Our sincere condoleances to the Vanneste family, from the Vereenooghe family in Belgium.
Allison Horton & Family
Sincere and heart felt sympathies…thinking of all of you in this difficult time and keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers… so wishing we could be there in person to pay our final respects. Brian will be missed very much by so many. It was truly an honour to have him as our friend. Xoxo
Debra Baker
So sorry Ann, for your loss.
Helen Ryan
I am saddened to hear of Brian’s early passing. I was aware of his battle and knowing Brian from kindergarten, he fought the good fight. Heaven has another soldier! To the family, left to mourn his passing, may God bless you as you grieve the passing of a loved one. Family, friends and faith will see you through the time ahead.
I would like to recognize Paul and Ann as stalwart kindergarten students, too. My prayers are with you all.
Philippe & Janet Maes
Sending our deepest condolences to the Vanneste family.
May the warmth of God’s love embrace you
May the compassion of those who care surround you
And may the joy you shared with your loved one
Brighten your days with the assurance that love lives forever.
Rest In Peace Brian
Giselle Vanneste and Dan
Uncle Frank, Tante Lea, Anne and Paul, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. He was an amazing person. Thinking of you in this hard time.
Tim Mackinaly
This world just lost one of the most sincere, well grounded person you ever wanted to have the pleasure of meeting.
A gifted mechanical genius.
David Kirby
So young, so sad. Brian has left us way too soon. I am deeply sorry for your loss and thinking of his beloved family at this difficult time.
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Thinking of all of you , so very sad Brian was a beautiful soul.
Evelyn Vincent
To Brian’s family,
So sorry to read of your great loss. May you experience peace and comfort during this difficult time.