Obituary of Brian Manley

Obituary Brian Was Born in Cardiff Wales in 1938, the second eldest in his family where he had one brother Gerry and two sisters, Sandra and Susan. In 1953 when he was 15 her ran away and joined the Welsh Regiment by lying about his age. He was part of the regiment band where he played trumpet, and served in other areas of the regiment as well. While he was serving his country he travelled with the army to places like Hong Kong and Cyprus. Brian was very proud of his accomplishment and spoke of it often. While in service a friend of his, Teddy, suggested that Brian should write to his sister-in- law Francis (Fran) O'Brian who also lived in Wales. Brian and Fran wrote to each throughout his time in the service and fell in love through those letters, and when Brian was discharged in 1965 he and Fran were married. Brian and Fran lived in Wales and in 1967 they had their first child Anthony, then in 1968, they had their second boy Gary. In the early 70's Brian and Fran Emigrated to Canada to Quenelle BC where they had some family, and in 1972 their third child, a daughter Nicole was born. In 1980 the family moved to Fort St John were Brian worked as a tow truck driver for many years. He then went on to being a guard in the cells for the RCMP, he loved this job and the staff all loved him as well. Fran was diagnosed with a terminal illness and after 20 years as a guard he retired to stay home and take care of her, until her passing in 2007. Brian was an amazing man he was kind, funny and a very good father. He loved his family very much and did everything in his power to make sure they were never went without a thing. He was also a pretty good cook and his fish and chips and shepherd's pie will be missed by many. Brian showed his sons how to be a good husband and father through his words and actions, and showed his daughter what a good husband should be. Brian was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Fran, his son Gary, Sister Sandra and Brother Gerald. Brian is survived by His eldest Son Anthony Manley (Margaret) and his Daughter Nicole (Jeff) Couttes, numerous nieces and nephews and friends. At Brian's request there will be no service, the family will be spreading his ashes in the spring so he can be with Fran and Gary. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer society. Services