BRIAN GRAHAM ELLS

Brian was one of those employees that was one of a kind. Not only was he intelligent and amazing in his work ethics but he was a constant source of laughter. He was a very unique individual and will truely be missed by many. It was definitely an experience to have known you Brian.

I had the pleasure of growing up with Brian as we lived only a few blocks apart and met him even before we entered school. Brian and his family were part of the neighborhood back then when everyone knew everybody and we all participated in local school and sports events. I recall playing in Brian's house with his brother John and spent countless hours creating havoc and bothering his Mom and Dad and bugging his sisters too. I went from Grade 1 through 12 with Brian and while not always in the same class, always the same school and walked with him many times back and forth to class-or skipping out of one of them. I played baseball at Hardwick Park with Brian and must say he was one of the best catchers I had ever played with. We both attended Boy Scouts together and even hiked up the Black Tusk in Garabaldi together...almost to the top! The snow drove us back down. Brian liked to laugh...a lot...and he did. He also had the ability to make others around him laugh. After high school people tend to drift apart and get married and have kids but I always ended up running into Brian somewhere along the way. Sometimes for a beer or two after work or when the old gang got together once in a while. He liked to talk about his family a lot and and the good old days in the neighborhood. He always acted a little rough on his exterior but for anyone that knew him well saw how sensitive and caring he really was. He was a long and good friend. I will miss him and I know many others will too. I thank him for being part of my life.

We had so many good times in our 20 years together my love. It breaks my heart that you are gone. You were my very best friend, my confidant, my person, my heart and I will love you forever. I'll miss all our walks at Rolley Lake, Cascade Falls, Cliff Park, Gold Creek, going bowling and ice skating and Playland with the grandkids. I'll miss our date nights, going out for dinner and dancing and hanging out with our friends. I'll miss coming home to you playing your albums a little too loud lol and beating you at darts occasionally. I'll miss playing crib and scrabble with you and watching Jeopardy together. I'll miss watching the Canucks and the Lions with you and going to the pub for the meat draw. I missed you today at the Remembrance Day ceremony I miss you when I wake up in the morning and when I go to sleep at night. I miss your hug, your smile, your voice, your laugh and the way you made me feel. I thought we would have have another 20 years - I really did. I would give anything for just one more day. Thank you Brian Ells for choosing me for the last 20 years. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Rest in peace my love - I'll see you on the flip side xoxoxooxoxo

Everytime I saw Brian, whether online or in person, he was smiling.
The pictures of Lynda and Brian document their deep commitment and love.
My heart goes out to my cousin and her family for this devastating loss.

With Love and condolences,

Nancy Bain

Brian will be missed dearly. His larger than life personality brought so much laughter everywhere he went. He loved with such passion and he will live on through those who loved him most. We will honour his memory by cherishing the great times we were fortunate to have with him over the many years he was in our life.

Brian, we are so sad that we have to say goodbye! We will miss your boisterous laugh and kind heart. We have so many fun memories to cherish. Blue Rodeo will always remind us of you. Cheers to you in heaven! Rest in peace dear friend!