Cindy Lee Brar was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on July 11, 2022.
Born to Jean and Gerald Fullerton on October 5, 1957 in Trail, BC. After graduating high school, Cindy moved to Victoria to attend university and a short two years later met Dave. Her and Dave married in 1983 and together had two children: Kirsten and Paige.
Cindy was an incredibly loving and caring person. She loved to welcome people into her home for meals and games, cards, mahjong, dice and more. You could always find Cindy speed reading a good book and she was a quiet poet and artist. Cindy loved a good adventure, traveling and exploring with Dave and friends. She was an avid golfer and curler, enjoying playing both but she really loved the community aspect of the games. She was always getting involved in tournaments, all the social events, and serving on the various boards and committees.
Cindy was a fabulous student, completing numerous degrees and certificates. She was passionate about all kinds of education and a lifelong learner. Cindy was always looking at what she could learn next, a new skill was never far outside of her reach. She began working at Royal Roads on the project team to establish the University and later served on the board of governors. After 25 years of working at RRU she retired in 2020 but her love of the university kept her coming back and she continued to work at RRU until this June.
She will be greatly missed by the love of her life for over 45 years, Dave, her two daughters, Kirsten (Basit) and Paige (Jamie), her grandchildren, Jameel, Jasir and Quinn, her sisters, Jeri (Ty) and Gail (Lori), her in-laws (Karen, Tom, Nancy and Pinder), her many nieces and nephews, and her friends who she loved like family. Cindy is predeceased by her parents, Jean and Gerald, sister Debbie and brother Russel.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Royal Roads University in the Gardens, 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC.
A scholarship will be set up in Cindy’s name and donations can be made towards the award through Royal Roads, www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/73932
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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To Dave and family,
We have lost such a wonderful person, an inspiring and thoughtful woman with such raw energy and a deep caring nature for others.
I feel honoured and privileged to have had Cindy in my life.
Kathie Snell
Sending so much love to your enter family Paige. May you feel showered in love and held up through prayer. Your mother sounds like she was truly one of a kind. I am so very sorry for your sudden loss.
Our deepest condolences to Dave, Kirsten, Paige & family on this very sad news. We were shocked when Shawnay gave us the news earlier this week. Our thoughts are with the Brar family during this difficult time. Dave, Rose & Shawnay Townsend.
So sorry to hear of your loss; our thoughts are with you. She will be sorely missed by all. We will hold great memories of times together at all those get-togethers. Our sincerest condolences.
Stephen & Cathy Lee
Hart Family
There are no words that can properly describe the shock and sorrow we experienced when we first heard of Cindy’s passing. Her constance effervescence and upbeat attitude will be profoundly missed but will be foundations for the memories we will all cherish.
Our thoughts are with you in this challenging time.
Cindy, my dear friend, a sister in my heart, my game opponent and partner, my curling teammate, co-traveler, my big support in my time of distress and need. You will be missed by me and many others who you nurtured, helped, supported and loved. You were selfless, genuine and kind.
My heart is torn but the memory of you and us having fun would slowly heal my wound. May the memory of you bring joy and strength to others too. Rest In Peace my friend. We will continue our games and a bottle of white ‘till we meet again in paradise.
Hugs and love to you all.
Cathy
Dave, Kirsten, Paige and all her family my sincere condolences! I was privileged to meet Cindy when we both went to Camosun College back in 1975 and she immediately became a life long friend. I always had great respect for all the goals that she accomplished and always moving forward with her education. She had the biggest hugs and will miss her every day!
Shelley, Jana & Nico
Dave, Kirsten, Paige and family-
Cindy is someone who’s legacy will live on through so many of us at RRU who have worked with, been trained by, or simply had the fortune to cross paths with Cindy. I can think of numerous occasions where her joyful laugh would lift spirits, and change perspectives. Cindy’s gift of time was to short for all that she radiates. My heart goes out to each of you as you pull together as a family to continue to magnify her love for you in your roads ahead. I am and will always be in awe of Cindy’s ability to see the bright side of everything and I can only hope she can help us all do the same as strive to live the life she would have us. From volunteering me to join her on the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors committee, to travelling together across Canada to recruit students, my days were always lifted when Ci day was around. I feel honoured to have known her and to have been the benefactor of her kindness and organization.
Cindy made RRU her second family, and we sure want to be with you to mourn and celebrate her incredible love and legacy. Thinking of each of you daily and sending you warm hugs of healing at this time.
Mehgan Cabrera
Dave, Kirsten, Paige along with Fullerton and Brar families:
There are no words to say how deeply sorry we are. We had great visits spending time together at the lake these past weeks. She was such a lovely person and will be missed greatly.
With broken hearts we are making a donation in Cindy’s memory. Will pray for you all on Wednesday.