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Brian Friend

August 28 1971 - January 10 2024

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Angie Essery lit a candle

Friday, January 26, 2024

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My heartfelt condolences to you Amy, Sarah and your entire family on the loss of your brother. I just saw the obituary tonight. May Brian rest in peace. "Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love. Amen."

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Darin Smith posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

So sad to find this news. All the fun we had attending gradeschool. Our great science projects,and a field trip to Quebec are my best memories of Brian. Rest in peace.

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Mauro Morettin lit a candle

Saturday, January 20, 2024

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Our deepest condolences for Noemi, Amy, Sarah and families/friends. We were truly saddened to hear of Brian’s passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies go out to you all. Rest in peace Brian. With love from Pierina Morettin, Mauro, Sonia, Claudio, Matteo, and Natasha Morettin

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Michael Barichello posted a condolence

Thursday, January 18, 2024

My sincere condolences to Noemi, Amy and Sarah. I was shocked to see the news of Brian. Too many fond memories from our younger days, especially the high school Daytona trip, that I will never forget. It wouldn’t have happened without Brian and the support of his family. Gone too soon and he will be missed. You are in our prayers. Michael Barichello

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Kirk Ouellette posted a condolence

Thursday, January 18, 2024

My heart was truly saddened to hear this news. I have many great memories with Brian in the neighborhood, around Lake St. Clair and at in Elementary school that I will cherish. Definitely way too soon. Rest in Peace Brian.

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Sonia Valana lit a candle

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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For Noemi, Amy, Sarah and Family/friends.I have been so sad to hear of Brian's passing. It's heartbreaking, I remember him with a very outgoing personality and always had fun when visiting Windsor when we were younger. Rob and I want you all to know, that you are all in our hearts and thoughts during this very difficult time. We will be donating to the Diabetes charity in Brian's name as per your request. With love always Robert and Sonia Valana

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Karen Levesque ( Dicks) lit a candle

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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My deepest sympathy, to Noami Sahra, Amy and family, I was very surprised to hear of Brian Passing, All my love and prayers you all, Growing up in the neighborhood as a young girl and teenager, knowing Brian at St John Vianney and in the neighborhood, he was always so fun and respectful he enjoyed coming over to our house sitting on the porch haven't chitchat with myself and my mother Joan, I will always remember Brian as a happy go lucky guy, with his own personality, I will always cherish the memories I have of him

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David Crestan posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of Brian. We went to high school together and I’ll always remember him as a kind soul, sharing many smiles and lots of laughter.

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Mandy Garrett posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Brian was a friend to all that crossed his path. I have many memories but mostly I will remember his absolute love for his family. May you all find peace in your memories. My deepest sympathy.

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Wanda Krzewski posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Dear Noemi, So very very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Dan and I send our heartfelt condolences to you, Amy, Sarah and all of your family. This is such a sad time for you to have to endure but must bring comfort in your heart when reading all the wonderful tributes from his many friends. Sounds like he was a great one to have. Memories to cherish. Thinking of you all. God bless. Dan and Wanda Krzewski

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Nina K. posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Dear Noemi and family, Ron and I offer our deepest sympathy on your loss of Brian. We remember many good stories you and Doug have shared over the years about Brian. We'll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May good memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

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Pamela posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Dearest Sarah and Family I am deeply saddended to hear of your loss. Please know that you And your family are in my thoughts at prayers at this time. I pray Sarah that God will give you strength over these next few days and I pray that the Angels will guide Brian safely home to his final resting place. Pamela Auffret

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Vivian Pidgeon lit a candle

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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Condolences from Diano and Luciana Querin. Thoughts and prayers are with you always.

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Norm Innocente Posted Jan 17, 2024 at 9:26 AM

My Condolences to the Friend Family. I never taught Brian at F.J Brennan but did teach Grade 12 Law to his two Sisters - Amy and Sarah. Met and knew his Parents. Such a shock. Wonderful Person who "Wore his heart on his sleeve!" He will be dearly missed. Norm Innocente

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Emmeline Ventimiglia posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Dear family and friends of Brian, I attended F.J. Brennan High School with Brian in the early to late 1980's. Although we were not graduates of the same year, I would always see him in the school hallways and at nearly every pep-rally and football game. In fact, I'm almost certain that he would volunteer to wear that Cardinal mascot costume whenever needed. We were not close friends, but I can say that he was always very cheerful and treated me with the utmost kindness and respect. His kind heart and warm smile will always be remembered by those who ever had the pleasure of meeting him. May fond memories of Brian remain in your hearts and help you during this most difficult time. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Emmeline (nee Patolot) Ventimiglia

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Vivian Pidgeon lit a candle

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Truly a sad day

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Vanessa Basile (Gualdieri) lit a candle

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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I’m so very sorry to hear this news. Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family and those close to Brian.

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Janis Snider posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Dear Noemi and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Cherish the memories of your dear son, Brian. Janis Snider

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Joya-Underwood Family lit a candle

Monday, January 15, 2024

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Sincere condolences Sarah and to your family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Tim Soulliere posted a condolence

Monday, January 15, 2024

My deepest sympathies to the Friend family. Brian's mother was my grade 3 teacher. I remember the Friend family from Our Lady of Fatima church.

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Anne marie lit a candle

Monday, January 15, 2024

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It's with a heavy heart I say goodbye. It wasn't long ago we spoke my friend, how fitting Brian Friend. That you were, a friend to many that will miss you. Rest in peace .Love you and will miss you. My condolences to Noami, Amy, Sarah and family. Sending love, light and healing prayers . Anne Marie

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Patrick Weston posted a condolence

Monday, January 15, 2024

My condolences to the family and friends.Brian was a friend of mine going back to the days when stories were shared at Abars.I know he's up there with his Dad and will be missed by many

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Bob Desmarais posted a condolence

Sunday, January 14, 2024

What can you say when you lose someone like Brian ? We shared many epic nights as entertainers at his bar and most nights Brian was an important part at making it epic. And anytime we wanted to do something to give back to our community Brian would be the first to be all in and often would throw in some seed money to get the ball rolling. Our band The Wannabeez got our start from Brian and we had an 11 year run that we owe everything to him [ Sarah also later ]...I spoke to Brian not long ago while he was in the hospital and he assured me he was on the mend but it was a concern. Little did I know that would be a last conversation. My deepest sympathy to his family and to his many friends. Bob Desmarais

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Michael and Chantalle MacDonald lit a candle

Sunday, January 14, 2024

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Sending our sincere condolences to Brian's family and those who have travelled life's journey with Brian. He was a firecracker who had an endless amount of stories that you knew were true despite being almost unbelievable. He spoke of several friends with considerable admiration, pride, and reverence--and I know that each of you did what you could to live up to his esteemed view of you. Rest in peace Brian.

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Natalie Atkin posted a condolence

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Sending deepest condolences to Noemi, Sarah, Amy and families. No one made us laugh more than Brian. No one was more generous than Brian. May he rest in peace. Mike, Natalie, Edgar, Dorsey, and Neville Jones.

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Tammy Stewart posted a condolence

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Brian i will miss you lots you are an amazing person and i cherished that in you and I I will miss you your friend Tammy Stewart xo To the Family of Brian i am sorry for your broken hearts He will be missed

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Stacey Bellamy lit a candle

Saturday, January 13, 2024

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Brian and I have been friends since 1989, he was always the first person to put a smile on the face of someone if they were feeling down, most times he made you laugh till you cried! His generosity throughout the years was remarkable, always being the first to donate to the Christmas families we've sponsored over the last 8 years, he would literally give a stranger the shirt off his back if they needed it. He will be dearly missed by our family, especially my youngest daughter Karma, who he made feel so special by framing her artwork and hanging it on his walls! I pray for strength for his family, and may God's Perpetual light shine upon him. Till we meet again my friend xo

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