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May 10, 1953 - April 13, 2020
It is with great sadness that we the family of Brian William Matti Kolari of Red Deer, AB announce his peaceful passing on Monday April 13, 2020 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the tender age of 66 years.
Brian is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife Deana Gillies (nee Clark), son Curtis (Shawna Yanke) and daughter Lisa Lynch (Kerry). Grandad was loved by Matthew and Thomas Gillies of Calgary, Brooke and Lukas Lynch of Red Deer. Brian is also survived by his brother Roger(Sue) Kolari of Elliot Lake, On and his sister Beverly Matson (Gaston Boulianne) of Orleans, On. Numerous nieces and nephews that adored their Uncle Brian. He was also loved by many members of Deana's family. Special friends Chris (Kit) Cromwell and Brad Silverthorn of Calgary, Bud Haycock and coffee buddies of Red Deer.
Brian grew up in Garson, On and as a young man moved west with his work and found his family and happiness there where he spent his remaining years. Brian was predeceased by his parents Victor and Mildred in 1972.
Brian was well known in the retail industry as a Manager, working for Grafton Fraser in Woolco, Jack Fraser and Walmart. Seen at many baseball, hockey games and later his grandsons baseball, basketball and football games.
As per Brian's wishes there will be no celebration of life. Brian's wit, humour and charm will stay with all that knew him.