Brian passed away peacefully on 4th March 2026 aged 91
Beloved Husband, Father, Stepfather,
Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother.Forever in our Hearts
Family and friends are invited to attend Brian’s funeral service,to be held in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine
on Friday 20th March at 11.00am.
Following this service the cortege will leave for the Castlemaine Cemetery.
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20th March 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Dear friend to all at the Castlemaine Bowling club.
Fondly remembered member of the Friday night crew.
We will all miss the blocks of chocolate and stirring you up in the footy season.
Reunited with his beloved Joy.
R.I.P. Collingwood
My pa sadly passed away 😞 I will cherish every moment and memory I have growing up as a young fella, and as a adult I am gonna miss you dearly pa.
May you now rest easy 🤍🖤🤍 go pies 🖤🤍🖤
Love always, your grandson Matty, my partner crystal and your great grand kids love you pa 🖤🤍🖤
Great friend and work colleague with Ambulance Victoria for many many years, fond memories of great friendship and working days.
Condolences to family and friends and all those that were close to Brian.
Peter Butcher and family
Losing you, Pa, has left a space in my heart that no one else can fill.
Your kindness, wisdom and strength continue to guide me every day.
I cherish the memories we shared and the love you always gave so freely.
Though you’re no longer here, your spirit lives on in everything I do.
I miss you deeply and carry you with me always.
Lana
Brian you stepped into the role of our step father when I was just 13 years old, you stayed for 50 years, not many men would have taken on that role to 7 kids,
but you did …and we thank you for that and for being by our Mum’s side.
Sad to say goodbye, but we know you are now in peace reunited with Mum.
R.I.P Brian
Jenny xx
Brian we shared many hours doing handmen projects with great results and usually finishing with a few beers…cheers.
Geoff Fry
Our one and only Pa/Great Pa,
I will always remember my teenage years walking to your house after (or during) school and either watching the footy or deal or no deal in the lounge, showing me your paintings (I think that’s where Harley gets his skills from) or walking through your beloved garden and teaching me how to look after each plant- especially your Bonsai’s.
I spent so much time with you and Nan and that didn’t fade as I grew older, it was just more precious time that I had with you both.
I felt your love grow even more when Harley was born and you both just loved him so much and it showed in more ways than one.
You loved when we visited from QLD often and you were always so excited to see us and to share what you’d been up to and there was nothing like seeing your face when you saw Harley ❤️❤️
The conversations you both shared warmed my heart and he is going to miss you so much but im so grateful he had a Great Pa like you!
Im so grateful for the memories that we both have of you and Nan & they will stay with us forever.
‘Your wings were ready but my heart was not’ 🤍🤍 Reunited with Nan for eternity 🤍
Love forever,
Your grand daughter Tahnee & your great grandson, Harley ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pa, words cannot describe how much we are going to miss you!
Your smile lit up an entire room, your laughter and cheekiness will always be in my heart.
The memories we have together will be something I will cherish forever, the times when we were younger when Tahnee and I slept over at yours & nans house. Having breakfast, lunch & having hot chocolates together at the table will always be one of my favourite memories. As well as when you and Nan came to Queensland to visit us and you had a swim in our pool, even though we have lived a state away from you and Nan, we have always made the effort to visit you countless times to hold these beautiful memories together. Something so special that we will hold together forever.
We always say Harley has got his talent in painting from you as he loves creating paintings which he did many for you which you proudly displayed along the linen cupboard at home. I wish so deeply that you got to meet our Leila in person but we were so blessed to have many face times so you could see each other. I will always tell her stories of you and Nan and how much you both love her and will continue to guide both of us through our life.
We are going to miss you so so much pa, you are now reunited with Nan who you have missed terribly for the past two years, now you can finally rest in peace with your most loved one.
We will love and miss you so much.
Love always & forever,
Your granddaughter Cody & your great granddaughter Leila 🤍🤍🫶🏼🫶🏼
Mr Carnell … as I called you when first meeting you and your family, living across the road in Shepparton.
Became good friends with Leanne and Vicki. Spent holidays over with you all in Castlemaine.
We will be always friends and a beautiful man has left this world leaving his footprints.
Collingwood will win the flag for 2026.
R.I.P. BRIAN
Kerrie Lewis (née Marshall)
Brian, I will miss your happy smiling face when I would surprise you with a visit from Queensland. It didn’t matter how long in-between visits were,
we would always pick up from where we left off.
I loved how you always looked on the bright side of life and gave your opinion of difficult past times with dignity, never taking sides; you were just there when I needed to talk.
You were a talented craftsman, with your wooden toys that the kids loved, an artist; your paintings hang with pride on your walls, and most importantly a Life member of
‘The Mighty Pies’ go Collingwood.
You were always caring, asking how the kids were going and especially when our Danielle was ill and passed away.
May you rest in peace, I’ll have my phone handy for your pocket dial calls that turned into hours of chat.
Your step daughter Leah 😥💙
Condolences to Brian’s family and friends. Could always rely on Brian to be professional with a cheeky grin
and comment during transferring patients to Bendigo or Melbourne hospitals.
RIP Brian.
Lorraine Swift
Brian, you made the transition from city ambulance to the country so easy for me. I have so many memories of stooges corner with you and the boys,
listening to Collingwood play, from now on won’t be the same.
Give Joy a big hug for me.
Colin Bowden
A wonderful neighbour many years ago, always a smile and very kind man.
Took me to get my drivers license, MC at our wedding.
Fond memories. R.I.P.
Linda Bassett
To Brian’s family, our sincere condolences to you from the Plein Air Painting Group.
Brian loved to paint and was so enthusiastic about his art.
He received a great thrill when he sold a painting at one of our Festival Exhibitions.
He couldn’t stop smiling.
Treasured friend and long time neighbour of Donald and Margaret. Thank you for getting me started in the great sport of Lawn Bowls.
Unfortunately you never saw my Premiership Medal. Essendon-Collingwood games and Doveton Street won’t be the same without you.
Donald and Margaret Barnett