Rodgers: Brian Larry,
Brian Larry Rodgers, in his 60th year, died suddenly at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Proud dad to Jason, Justin and David and Grandpa to Kiefer, Paige and Neil. He adored his daughters-in-law Crissy and Lesley. Owner of B&B Excavating for over 30 years, Brian will be missed by many friends and colleagues in the construction industry. His wife Patti will cherish their 41 years together.
The Family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Monday August 8, 2016 from 7-9pm. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at 11am.
Brian received excellent care at both Muskoka Algonquin Regional Health Centre and Peterborough Regional Health Centre. If you wish to make a donation in Brian’s memory, he would like to support the wonderful doctors and nurses who were with him and supported his family in this difficult time.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Tom Elmer says
Patti, I am saddened to hear of your husband. Sending comforting and healing thoughts to you and your family as you celebrate and remember Brian’s life.
Brenda Bellis says
Patti and family. Please know you are in our prayers at this difficult time. Such a huge loss to all of you
Our sincere condolences
Brenda, Daniel and Meghan
Janet Jones says
Patti, David, Justin and Jason:
You paid a great tribute to your husband and dad today. May the love you share with him and each other carry you through what lays ahead. Our prayers and care continue beyond this day and this time.
Jan
emma rodgers says
aunt patti I hope that you will feel better soon lots of hugs and kisses
Emma
Janice Magloughlen says
Dear Patti and family
Was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Brian’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending prayers to support and comfort you. Let the beauty of nature and the comfort of friends and family offer healing for the journey ahead.
Hugs
Janice
Eva Stanley says
I am so sorry to hear this news Patti, may your faith sustain you, your congregation support you and may you know you are loved. May the Spirit hold you and your family with such love and care that your burdens are bearable in their darkest moments. May wonderful memories abound and keep you in the love you two shared…
Barbara Hendren says
Dear Patti,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. A great big hug goes out to you until we meet again at the next TC AGM.
Barb
John Roy says
Very sorry to hear of your loss Patti. I supplied septic tanks to Brian a number of years ago when I was the manager of Brooklin Concrete in Newmarket.Rip Brian.
Rev Judith Oliver says
Dear Patti and family,
First the news, then the shock, and ‘time stops’. We are so very shocked and sorry, for the sudden passing of your beloved Brian. As chaplains for NW Presbytery, and friends who love and care about you, we hold you and your children in our hearts and prayers, and will walk with you through these shadows in your valley. May God hold you gently in the ‘hammock of peace and love’ …we are here for you.
Judith, Sandra & Karen.
Ron, Dianne Dempsey & family says
Patti & family, how shocked we were when Dave our Son phoned us in Nova Scotia about Brian’s passing. We had travelled there as Ron’s Brother had also recently passed. I know words however kind can’t mend the heartache you and your family are feeling. but those of us that share in the loss of Brian wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of your family and friends sharing the wonderful memories you have all created together. Brian will be missed by so many as he took his finale flight somewhere up there in Heaven.
Brian Galbraith says
Dear Patti,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I send my condolences and hugs.
Brian Galbraith and family
Brian Burt says
omg I am lost for words …you will be missed…..there was so much laughter every time we ran into each other….like just last week…omg
Carly Brann says
To Patti and the boys
We are so sorry to hear about Brian. We are in holland until the 15th, we will be in touch when we get come home
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Mike, Ellen, Carly and Shawn
Harry Schaly says
Patti My condolences. To you and your family, I will never forget the time Brian lent me and Dave his car to go to the Thornton corn roast, what a great time we had, without Brian’s generosity that night would never of happened even though it was a long time ago I’ll never forget it. Thanks Brian for some great memories
Maren Tirabassi says
Patti, I am so very sorry. Blessings and tenderness surround you and may god’s love enfold you.
Debbie Moore says
My condolences to the Rodgers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this mournful time in your lives Brian was a well respected business man in the area Never let your faith go may he rest in peace now Debbie ,Sara-Lynne ,Scott and Steven Moore.
Krista hoddy says
Patti
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Craig, Krista, Madison & Morgan
Sherry DesRoche says
Sorry for your lose Patti he was a great man. Being your neighbour for years and celebrating the 2000 new year in your backyard I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sherry
Felicia Urbanski says
Patti – I cannot comprehend the pain of this loss for you. I wish I were there to attend the visitation and the service, but I am with my elderly mother in Connecticut at this time. Please know that I am praying for you and your beautiful family. It was such a joy to see them at Erin United Church when you were commissioned there! You are loved and held. May God continue to support you in every way. Love, Felicia
Ian and Vickie Witherspoon says
Dear Pastor Patti and all your Family…
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your sudden loss.
May God give you all strength and comfort.
Doreen Mason says
Dear Patti and Family,
May there be comfort in knowing that the love and blessings you shared and the memories you made will always be a part of you. Let the love and prayers of those who care surround you in the days ahead. Doreen Mason
Catherine Zakaib says
I was so saddened to hear of the death of Brian. I have heard so many wonderful stories about him that I know it is a big loss. I hope that your memories will help to sustain you in this time of sorrow. May the thoughts and prayers of many help you through this time. God’s blessings for your entire family.
Susan Fortner says
Patti,
I am holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers today, tomorrow and in the months ahead.
Let your faith support you at this time.
Sue Fortner
Maryke and Kelvin says
“SHUT THE FRONT DOOR” …We will miss our Uncle Brian very much. His laughter contagious and his stories never ending. We each have our memories that we cherish. We knew we could count on him and Aunt Patti any time❤️. We’re here for ya…love Maryke,Kel,Rach,Maddie
Nina Fulford says
Patti: My thoughts and prayers are with you as deal with this tremendous loss. Don’t forget to lean on others at this time because even though you have been the support for so many, you are vulnerable now. May God’s Spirit bear you gently through this grief. Condolences to your children, too.
Kara McCluskie says
Dearest Patti, as others have said, this is such shocking news and my heart is heavy. My hope is that with the words shared by those who knew Brian and know you and your family that you will sense the power of God’s love shining through. You will be held and supported by many. Sending along prayers for the days, weeks and months ahead.
Jeff Werner says
Sad news to hear while I am out of the country. The obituary is a testimony to love, and those who will carry this treasure within them, always.
Ann Harbridge says
Dear Patti and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. May you find comfort knowing so many of us are praying for you, that God will hold you at this time and bring you peace and courage for the days and weeks ahead.
Susan DeHaan says
Dear Patti, My heart is deeply saddened by your sudden loss. You are in my prayers. Our Creator will be with you in the days ahead providing comfort and strength. You do not walk alone. Love and blessings to you and your family. Susan
Joy Crawford says
Patti,
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time.
Love Joy
Donald Spratt says
DeaR Patti
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love and Blessings
Donald
Brian Nicholson says
Our condolences to you and your family, Patti, and blessings everyday.
Mary-Jo Tracy says
Patti, May God Bless you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please be assured that. ‘You are not alone,we live in God’s world’ who will hold you in the palm of God’s hands.
Peggy J. Poulsen says
Dear Patti,
I was shocked and saddened to read about the sudden passing of your husband, Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May God be your strength and comfort.
Paul olsen says
Dear Patti,
On behalf of the NUC-SUC joint charge our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda Parsons says
Dear Patti and your family. I just read the sad news of Brian’s passing. I was st sunnybrook. I can’t be with you next week but I want you to know that you and your family are on my prayers I will be thinking of you. Blessings and love. Love Linda and Ken Parsons.
Alice & Barry Kant says
Patti, our sincere condolences to you and your family on Brian’s sudden passing. Although we have never met Brian, if you chose him as your life partner, he must have been one fine man. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time.
Linda Stumpf says
Dear Patti, What an enormous shock you and your family have experienced! My heart goes out to you. I pray that the love that surrounds you will help absorb some of the pain and provide care and support as you move forward. May your faith uphold and comfort you. Be patient and kind to yourself and each other as you travel this hard road together. Hugs!
Lynne Dimma says
Patti, I am heartbroken and in shock. May God bless you and your family and friends as they gather around you through this most difficult time.
Marc A. Grenon says
A terrible shock, and my heart aches. I find solace in reading all the words of sorrow and commisseration above. May you find peace in your faith and in our hope that those who mourn are indeed blessed as we are comforted. I too hold all of you in my prayers as I light a candle to shine on my desk. Much love and blessings.
Jane Sullivan says
Such a heartache! Sending you love and tears, and hugs and prayers.
Shelley & Tom McKinnon says
Dearest Patty & Family
We are shocked to hear the news about Brian , please know that you are in our hearts , thoughts & prayers
Shelley & Tom McKinnon says
Dearest Patty & Family
We are shocked to hear the news about Brian , please know that you are in our hearts , thoughts & prayers
Tony and Tina Rennett says
Hello Patti,
Tina and I pass on our love and condolences. We are holding you in our prayers.
Deborah McKellar says
Dear Patti, such a shock to learn of your husband’s passing at such a young age and so suddenly. You and your family will be reeling with this huge loss. In your journey of grief and healing, may it help a little to know you are surrounded by love and prayers of many friends, including Presbytery colleagues.
My deep condolences.
Wendy Miller says
Dear Patti – Sending virtual hugs along with my condolences at this sad time.
Love, Wendy
Doreen Hewitson says
Patti:
Holding you and your family close in prayer through your loss and the difficult times to come. May you be comforted by God’s presence and the family surrounding you at this time. God bless you all.
Duane Mohn says
In life, in death, in life beyond death, we are not alone.
God is with you every moment. So are your friends, family and colleagues.
Bless you and yours today
Patricia James says
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today and in the months ahead… sushi together in a heartbeat!
Carol and Murray Donaldson says
Dear Patti & Family – What a terrible lose for everyone – especially you and your family.
We share your heartache.
Our sincere condolences.
Love Murray & Carol.
Judy Hipkin says
Patti so sorry to hear of your loss. Warm hugs and prayers at this difficult time.
Judy
Velma and Richard Wace says
We are so sorry for your loss Patti. What wonderful memories you have of your trip together to Arizona. Love and prayers.
Velma and Richard