Gordon Lewis Brain
April 23, 1936 -
February 14, 2008
Born in Prince Rupert on April
23, 1936 passed away suddenly
on February 14, 2008. Gordie
lived most of his life in Prince
Rupert, except for the war
years when his father was stationed
in Victoria, and several
years afterward in Vanderhoof.
Gordie is survived by Paulette
his wife of 48 years, their
sons Stewart (Teri), Sheldon
(Barbara), and their daughter
Janelle (Ray), Grandchildren
Justine (Charlotte), Miranda,
Katie, Holliday, Marshall, Zachary,
Hannah, Nathan. Great
Grandson Mason. His sister
Margie (Otto) brother Victor
(Jeannine), brothers and sisters
in law Art & Judy Turcotte,
Louis and Rolande Matte, Cliff
and Yvette Silversides and Vern
and Carol Ciccone. Aunts Mary
Harrison and Anne Braithwaite,
Uncle John Braithwaite,
cousins Heather MacDonald,
Len and Marilyn Knutson
and many nieces, nephews
and good friends. Gordie was
predeceased by his parents Les
and Margaret Brain.
In his youth Gordie worked
summer vacations as a helper
on a survey team in Northern
B.C. In 1955 he started
working for Columbia Cel.
and remained with the mill for
40 years, retiring as Assistant
Superintendant in production.
Gordie loved birds and
wildlife and fi shing and was
the happiest when he was
outdoors.
Gordie loved travelling to
Mexico in the winter and
gathering with his family and
friends at “the farm” in Vanderhoof
during the summer
months.
He died in Mexico, his place in
the sun, celebrating Valentine’s
Day with his family and
friends. He will be lovingly
remembered by us all.
A memorial service was held
in Gordie’s honour in Prince
Rupert on February 25th.