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Brian was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, eventually settling and spending the majority of his childhood and teen years in Mattawa, Ontario. Upon completion of high school in 1981 Brian entered the Funeral Services Education Program at Humber College, in Rexdale, Ontario. After completing an apprenticeship with Turner & Porter Funeral Directors in Mississauga, Ontario, and graduating from the program in 1983, Brian remained with Turner & Porter for nearly fifteen years. During this time Brian began painting as a hobby and selling his work, adding self-taught professional artist to his resumé. After leaving Turner & Porter Brian accepted positions with Arbor Memorial Services in both Toronto and eventually Barrie, Ontario. While in Barrie, Brian was contacted by Shawn Davidson of Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, with whom he worked and trained during his time with Turner & Porter, asking if he would consider casual, part-time employment in Stayner. An old undertaker once said to Brian, “Son, don’t retire, you’ll die soon after. Just slow down, you’ll last a lot longer”. The opportunity with Carruthers & Davidson seemed to be just what Brian needed. That was in 2005. In 2015 Brian and his family relocated from Barrie to Collingwood, Ontario, where, to this day he still assists families in the area plan and create meaningful tributes and services. In case anyone was wondering, Brian is still painting as well.