Brian DICKENS

DICKENS, Brian 2008-03-12 Brian Dickens, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Brian was born on June 16, 1922, in Toronto, where he eventually graduated from the University of Toronto as a civil engineer. Brian worked for the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa for 32 years where, amongst many other accomplishments, he participated in the development of the National Building Code. We are thankful to say his final months were spent residing in Chartwell Select where he was able to be close to his family here in Thunder Bay. Brian is survived by his daughter, Marilyn Drainville, her husband James, two grandchildren Robert and Donna Drainville, his daughter Susan Dickens of Fenwick, his younger brother Peter Dickens of Toronto and sister Lois Smith of Victoria, B.C., brother-in-law Fred Smith and his wife Freda, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Moira who passed away Sept. 11, 2006. Brian‘s family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at the hospital for their compassionate care and vigil during his final hours and their uncompromising support for his family during such a difficult time. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. LaFerriere, Dr. Miller, Dr. Sacevitch and Ryan Metcalfe for their exceptional attention to his needs and comfort. A private family service to honor and remember Brian and Moira‘s lives will be held in the spring at their niche at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Thunder Bay.