Brian Noonan passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital at the age of 86 with loving family present. He is survived by Margie, his wife of 62 years; daughters Linda (Dean), Jo-Anne (Gord), Kathy (Marc) and Shelagh, and 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Brian was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where he attended Campion College. After receiving his BA at St. Dunstan’s University in Charlottetown, he received an LLB from Dalhousie University, Halifax in 1964 where he served as President of the Law Students Society. He practiced law in Brooks, Alberta, and Kelowna and Summerland, BC. In his later years he was a family mediator, and chaired Federal Government Disability Review Tribunals. He was an early proponent and practitioner of alternate dispute resolution as his preferred method to the adversarial approach. Brian was a peacemaker.
Brian was always involved in community affairs including the Brooks Kinsmen Club, and Summerland Rotary Club, for which he was a much-trusted host and organizer in the student exchange program. He served on the Brooks Town Council, Brooks Chamber of Commerce, Summerland Chamber of Commerce and Holy Child Catholic Church Parish Council. He was named Summerland Man of the Year in 1988. He was very proud of his over 40 years plus of sobriety which he credited greatly to his involvement in AA. Brian helped many people with their addictions through the years, including many fellow lawyers.
His greatest love and priority in life was his family which he always put first. He was very much a “people” person but he also dearly loved dogs. Singing in choirs, cycling, and sailing were also his passions, as well as football and basketball during his university years.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Clinton-Baker and the caring staff at Broadmead Care on Chatterton Way, Lodge A2, where he resided since August 2023, and for the compassionate care he received from Dr. Cloé Solanki, Dr. Adam Thomas and the wonderful nurses and health care workers in the Trauma Ward at VGH.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Parish, 4040 Nelthorpe St, Victoria, BC with Fr. Dean Henderson officiating and Fr. Jan Grotkowski concelebrating. The mass will be live-streamed at https://youtube.com/live/Qe-pYeN8GAg
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the BC SPCA, 3150 Napier Ln, Victoria, BC V8T 4V5 or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Mrs. Noonan, Linda, Kathy, Jo-Anne and Shelagh: I am sad to read of the passing of your husband and your Daddy. I have fond memories of our families enjoying life together in our earlier years. I send a heartfelt hug to all of you. We lost Mom in late November quite unexpectedly so we share in grief of our cherished loved ones. I pray for strengthened faith, strength and peace during this tough time. Sincerely, Tannis (Hargrave) Stoski, Sicamous BC
My memories of Brian will always be of his wonderful sense of humour and his joyful approach to life.
I am glad he and Margie and their lovely daughters were such a happy part of my life.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss of Brian, he was a lovely man of which part of our family too. My Dad enjoyed time spent with Brian as they continuously loved teasing each other. My prayers to Margie and all the girls and their families. Truly sorry for your loss, perhaps my Dad and Brian are laughing together in heaven.
Keep well and god bless..
Margie and Family
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a fine Lawyer and a Gentleman in the truest sense of the word. It was an honor to work with him.
What a great neighbour Brian was on Purcell Place in Brooks, Alberta. He was so patient with our Bulldog Michelle when she would sneak in their open patio doors and help herself to their pets food. My deepest condolences to Margie and the girls.
We send our sincere condolences to Margie and your four daughters and their families. We teamed with Brian and Margie leading the Summerland youth group in Holy Child Parish.
Brian sense of humour came through when he taught their Parrot to welcome his Mom on one of her many visits. We have told this humous story to many.
Be assured of our love and prayers for you all.
First as clients, then later as friends, Rena and I so appreciated Brian’s humility, friendliness and his sense of humour. It was great being in The VIM choir with him and renewing our connection. My condolences to Margie and the family.
My deepest condolences to Margie, Linda, Kathy, JoAnne and Sheila and their families. Brian and Margie became dear friends when we all lived in Summerland. They welcomed our daughter Danielle into their home for a year after my husband and I and our two younger children moved to Europe. Brian was wise, funny, kind and so much more and I’m very glad that I knew him in this life and that his spirit lives on.
My condolences to the family. I knew Brian from his years in the Victoria Choral Society and from a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia where we were both part of a 50-person singing group. He was inquisitive and dedicated and a great contributor to both choirs.
Our deepest sympathies to Brian’s family. May happy memories ease your broken hearts at this time.
For many years, Brian was a valued baritone in The Victoria Choral Society. He is fondly remembered by long-term choir members.
THE VICTORIA CHORAL SOCIETY