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Elizabeth Payne and Bill Grier
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. We still can’t believe Brian is gone.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Brilliant, innovative, talented, with a wicked sense of humour, what Brian always wanted to be remembered as was as a lover of family, dogs, and his family’s homestead. True to form, Brian passed suddenly on Wednesday, March 16 at home, his beloved Golden Retrievers at his side. Brian is survived by his wife Suzanne (neé Womersley), sons Matthew (Kathleen), Peter (Tessa), and daughter Sarah (Scott); grandsons Parker and baby James, and four-legged friends Layla and Zoë. Born and raised in Bowmanville, Ontario, to parents C. John (Jack) Elston and Elsie (neé Oke), Brian showed an early passion for all things electronic. With the help of his Dad Jack, he built a one-tube radio when he was just a child. Brian spent endless hours in his room on Concession Street listening to the legendary Wolfman Jack as he howled throughout the night. Many years later, Brian enrolled in Ryerson’s Radio Television Arts Program and worked at CBC Radio when he wasn’t attending classes. These were magical years. He would sometimes share the lunch table with fellow CBC employees Fred Rogers, Alex Trebek, and others. He was working that night in October 1970, when the station manager told the broadcast staff that nobody was going home, as the FLQ crisis gripped the country. As a student, his connection at CBC enabled him to contact Leonard Cohen, who graciously agreed to let Brian interview him for his thesis, and later invited Brian to visit him on his private Greek Island. His favourite memory of that time was listening to an out-of-work Hollywood producer named Gene Roddenberry talk about Star Trek. Roddenberry advised the graduating class to “head the direction in which you look.” He never did take Cohen up on his offer, but he did follow Roddenberry’s advice, and he never looked back. Shortly after graduation, Brian was hired by Buzz Communications to travel around North America, converting radio stations to the new rock and roll format. Along the way, he got to interview John Lennon, sing onstage with the Mamas and the Papas, and swim in a 30-foot bowl full of milk with the L.A. Lakers Cheerleaders to help launch Captain Crunch cereal. Brian even got to have lunch with his childhood hero, Wolfman Jack, and share his early memories of listening to him in the dark, back home in Bowmanville. Brian returned to Canada in 1973 when the U.S. draft caught up to him, and he was advised to go home, or he would be going to Vietnam. Brian left the world of radio shortly after he returned to Toronto and entered the magical world of educational television. During his 32-year career at TVOntario, Brian rose through the ranks to Senior Production Editor, where he worked on Internationally acclaimed science programs, and pioneered digital television editing. Technology called again when Brian joined the Online Group, leading the new frontier that was the digital world. At the Online Group, he helped to create TVOntario’s online presence, and managed the creation of TVO’s digital asset management system. When asked about his TVO accomplishments, Brian would likely say the smartest thing he did was ask a certain lady in the Marketing Department out for lunch. Six months later, Suzanne and Brian married on May 14, 1983. They settled in Brian’s family’s ancestral home in Courtice. Built in 1827, their home grew along with their family. Sons Matthew (1985) and Peter (1987) followed. Daughter Sarah made their family complete in 1994. Retirement didn’t last long. Brian loved his job working part-time at The Apple Store in the Eaton’s Centre, where he got to hang out with tech heads half his age (or less). Known as the Old Guy, Brian quickly became the number three salesperson in Canada – all while working only a couple of days a week. One of his proudest possessions was a personal email from Steve Jobs, congratulating him on a job well done. Despite all his accomplishments, when anyone asked Brian where he worked, his answer was always the same: “I work for my family”. And he did. He loved his kids passionately and would do anything to help them succeed. His advice to them was simple. Find what you love to do, and then figure out how to get paid for it. His dream for his children, after he was gone, was that they would be the best of friends. Wish fulfilled. His happiest times were spent at home. If he wasn’t cutting the grass, tilling the garden, or fussing with some technology or other, he was walking the dogs or floating in the pool, weather permitting. At the end of the day, he liked nothing better than to share a drink with Suzanne on the deck, his retrievers on either side of him, and watch the sun go down over the fields that were once farmed by his grandfather. Brian loved his life, his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his home and his beloved retrievers. He told his beloved wife Suzanne, the day before he died, as they walked the snowy field around their home, that his life was perfect. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SickKids Foundation, the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal of the Red Cross, or Golden Rescue would be appreciated. Visitation service will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home in Bowmanville on Friday, March 25th from 2-4pm, and 6-8pm. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church in Bowmanville on Saturday, March 26th, at 2:00pm.
Someone
Thursday, April 07, 2022
Elizabeth Payne and Bill Grier
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. We still can’t believe Brian is gone.
Jeremy Pollock
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Maarten Heilbron
Monday, March 28, 2022
Maarten Heilbron
Monday, March 28, 2022
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Monday, March 28, 2022
Someone
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Vladimir Teska
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Michelle and Ken Whitbread
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Our thought are with you and your family.
Janis Andrews
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Someone
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Jane Justynski
Saturday, March 26, 2022
We’re devastated. Brian’s passing has left a huge hole in our family. So sorry, Suzanne and family. Jim and Jane
Lucy M Lovric
Friday, March 25, 2022
The Penfound Family
Friday, March 25, 2022
Dearest Elston family. Our deepest condolences for your loss, we cannot believe he is gone. Brian will be greatly missed by everyone. He was truly an awesome dude.
Betty Gibson
Friday, March 25, 2022
Someone
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Pat & Ken Tsang
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Dearest Suzanne and family, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Elena Racansky
Thursday, March 24, 2022
With our deepest sympathy, Libby and Elena.
Margret Allen
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Barbara North
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Friends of Second Marsh Board of Directors and Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Suzanne, we extend our deepest sympathy as you, your family and friends remember Brian. May your wonderful memories and knowledge of His legacy sustain you through this sad time. Friends of Second Marsh Board of Directors and Staff
Someone
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Angela Bilich
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Suzanne, Brian will be missed by all of us here at Park Road Physio.
Carron Jensen
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Helen Break
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Linda Davidson
Monday, March 21, 2022
Sincere condolences to Suzanne and family at this difficult time.
Marilyn McGinn
Sunday, March 20, 2022
I will always remember Brian for the wonderful man he was. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family. Marilyn (TVO colleague)
Nancy Muzik
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Suzanne: my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Call me any time if you need anything.
Carol Fox
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Scott Elston
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Lifetime of great memories with cousin Brian. I will miss our ongoing discussion of Apple vs. Microsoft. Always welcoming for the random cousin drop ins on my motorcycle 🏍. Tons of love to the entire "Courtice Elstons" from the "Whitby Elstons".
Carla Foote
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Suzanne, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to help you, but please know my thoughts are with you and your family. We will all be here to help in anything you need whenever you need us. Carla
Michael and Colleen Schneider
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Peter Taylor & Mary Moogk
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Jackie Blair
Saturday, March 19, 2022
William Thurber
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Brian personified a life well-lived. His influence and generosity will run for decades maybe centuries. Thank you all for sharing him with the world.
Shelley Rush
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dear Suzanne and family, I’m sending my deepest condolences for the passing of Brian. He was one of my favourite TVO colleagues, always ready with a story or a laugh. I remember the times we talked about family - he was beyond proud of all of you - and we would often be misty-eyed after those conversations. Such a wonderful person, he will be greatly missed.
Johnny and Mary Soln
Saturday, March 19, 2022
We are so devastated. Brian was a remarkable man. Fascinating, caring, gentle, kind, humble, and passionate. We always hung off every word; but, more importantly, when speaking to you, you knew he truly cared about you and what you had to say. He will be dearly missed.
Wendy Jones
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dear Suzanne, I know there are no words that can comfort you during this time of grief and shock. Just know that there is a lot of caring and love around you and your family. Love, Wendy Jones
Keegan Hawkeswood
Saturday, March 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss.
Paul Pytlik
Saturday, March 19, 2022
ANNA HUSTON
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Dear Suzanne and family ,I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that happy memories of Brian will in some small way make the road ahead easier .
Michael Kushner
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Brian was a great friend, inspiration, and techno-wiz, generous with his time, expertise, ideas and positive spirit. I loved the guy and am truly saddened to see the end come far too soon. He had a new lease on and love of life, family, home, and puppies. I already miss the twinkle in his eye, that beautiful voice, and his wonderful hugs. You shall be remembered.
Edward Brunt
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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John was a great leader and a mentor to all of us who worked with him. He will be greatly missed.
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It is unlikely that MTGF will need to contact you, but we reserve the right in the event that we need to verify your personal information or to complete your donation. If you contact us by email or phone, we may ask you to verify your personal information so that we may respond to your inquiry. We may also collect personal information from emails, electronic messages and mail you send us, or from telephone conversations with you, for our use to complete your donation and to send you a receipt.
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If a donation form has a line item of Convenience Fee. The Convenience fee is displayed to you prior to approving the charge to your payment card. The convenience fee is in addition to the donation amount, so they do not affect the amount reaching the charitable organization. For example, a $100 donation becomes a $101.50 transaction. The convenience fee is directed immediately to a for-profit service provider. According to IRS and CRA rules the tax deductible receipt will therefore only be issued for the subtotal amount.