Saturday, July 22, 2023
We have known Brian and Margaret for quite a few years. We first met at meetings of the Kingston Hard of hearing club, a branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. We were to attend many club meetings together over several years. Brian did not serve on the Board but offered to wait patiently at the main entrance each month to greet whichever guest speaker we had lined up.
He helped in many other ways as well.
As the years went by, we became acquainted with each other’s families. It was a casual but warm friendship, I would say.
In recent years, Brian would invite his guy friends, including Brock, to go out for lunch. Fish and chips was a favourite dish for Brian. Brock says that they had interesting conversations ranging from sports to politics and more, and Brian enjoyed those occasions a lot.
When required, Brock helped with transportation, helping ease the burden of getting to hospital appointments in less than ideal circumstances........finding a parking spot and pushing a wheelchair was tiring for Margaret, albeit done with love.
All through these years we have appreciated Brian in many ways. He was always smartly turned out and on time for events. He took an interest in everyone. I would guess that he could talk to anyone, anywhere! I (Mary)certainly enjoyed our chats.
He loved music and once in a while I would join him in a spontaneous chorus of some popular song! I think “Oklahoma” might have been one of them.
As we witnessed his health issues and treatments, we came to admire very much Margaret’s hard work and devotion. Both Brian and Margaret were well organized and made every effort to get to all medical appointments. It was tiring for them both, I’m sure.
We will remember Brian as a good friend, a devoted family man, and a dignified person who did not seek the limelight but was always willing to be involved when needed.
We will remember the good times and the laughter. Rest In Peace, Brian.
Mary and Brock Cooper.
