Brian McDonnell

Brian McDonnell (22 Nov 1947 - 9 Aug 2017)

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Location
Easthampstead Park Crematorium South Road, Nine Mile Ride Wokingham RG40 3DW
Date
24th Aug 2017
Time
3.45pm
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Location
Pine Ridge Golf Club Old Bisley Road Camberley GU16 9NX
Date
24th Aug 2017
Time
5pm

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In loving memory of Brian McDonnell who peacefully died at home on 9th August 2017 aged 69, Brian had requested to be cared for at home by his family in his last week of his life and his wishes were adhered to with the wonderful support from Doctors, District Nurses and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice at home community Team.
As Brian was a huge personality full of fun and laughter we would like to invite people to join us to Celebrate his Life on Thursday 24th August at East Hampstead Park Crematorium for a service at 15:45hrs. Please Wear COLOURFUL clothes as a way of respecting Brian's positive outlook on life. We are requesting that donations are made on the Just giving Page to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and that flowers are not required. There will be an "After party" to celebrate Brian at Pine Ridge Golf Club, Old Bisley Road, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 9NX commencing after the service at approximately 5pm. Please can you indicate if you will be attending as soon as possible so that we are aware of numbers. Please feel free to post any comments, memories or photos about Brian and what he means or has meant to you below. Many Thanks From The McDonnells

Julie Harding wrote

Dear Brian I am sorry I could not be there today to say farewell to you but I know you knew I was thinking of you. I remember you being so kind to me when my mother passed away. You and Annie getting the food and wine for her reception and tending the bar, putting a bottle of wine away just for me. Then inviting me for one of your specialities, your Sunday dinner, so good. You didn't mind at all that I fell asleep on your couch through exhaustion and lack of sleep. You both invited my husband and myself for one of your lovely dinners as well. Say hello to him and mum when you see them. You will never be forgotten Brian love Julie xo

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Caroline Hildreth donated £30 in memory of Brian
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Keith Johnson donated £30 in memory of Brian
Make sure you take your iPad UP ☝️with you Brian,because no doubt I shall be going DOWN ?but we'll still be able to carry on Skyping.

Make sure you take your iPad UP ☝️with you Brian,because no doubt I shall be going DOWN ?but we'll still be able to carry on Skyping.

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  • Wow Keith this is amazing! Such a talented man! See you tomorrow love Kayleigh.

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Anne Gender donated £30 in memory of Brian
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Anne Gender wrote

Thinking of you all on the loss of a kind and funny man .. keep hold of your memories .. God Bless xx

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Josephine Chapman donated £50 in memory of Brian

I remember you as a young cheeky lad and it seems you didn't change. Sad that we weren't in touch for so many years and when at last I found you and Ronnie you were sadly gone from us. RIP Brian. Thinking of Ann and your family xxxxx

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Mel Rowntree wrote

Not only did you open your home to me, but you opened up your heart for me and let me be a part of your family.

You taught me so many things and guided me in the right direction for my life. I am truly grateful for everything you and Annie have ever done for me.

I have so much love and respect for you. You will be missed by so many Brian.

Sleep well xxx

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Toni Chandler wrote

Rip Brian
You were a very kind hearted person who gave lots to others
Thank you for everything you did I am truly grateful .
My thoughts are with Annie and your family at this time
You will be greatly missed by so many

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Kathy Barrs donated £20 in memory of Brian

Rest in Peace Brian

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Toni Chandler wrote

Brian was such a kind hearted man who throughout the years helped others .
I am truly grateful for everything you did Brian as well as your wife Annie and my thoughts are with her and the rest of the family xx

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elizabeth kimber wrote

In memory of
a Love one.

To lose someone that you loved so much
Brings pain beyond belief
There are no words to ease you pain
Your sadness and your grief
Of the lost of someone so close, and wonderful to you.
We will be thinking of you on this sad day.


But although he has left this world
He will always stay in your heart
And he will guide you as an angel
Even though he is a part
For love is everlasting
And so are your memories
Your legacy that’s always with you
And so are your memories
To light the way for you.

GOD bless you dad,

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Richard Scott donated £10 in memory of Brian

Always missed but never forgotten rip mr b x

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Chantelle Scott wrote

Will always be thinking of you love you b xx

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Thank you for all that you and Annie did for me, you were both so amazing and I couldn't have asked for better foster carers, welcoming us into your family and being there for us, will always miss you, Gone but never forgotten love you b xxxx

Thank you for all that you and Annie did for me, you were both so amazing and I couldn't have asked for better foster carers, welcoming us into your family and being there for us, will always miss you, Gone but never forgotten love you b xxxx

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Georgina Pitkin wrote

May u rest in peace! You maybe gone but you will never be forgotten! You was the best uncle a niece could ask for! Going to miss your crazy laugh and phone calls about cooking tips xxxx love you uncle b xxxx❤️❤️❤️

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Jacqui Brewer wrote

Thinking of you all. And r.i.p brian ❤️?

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Brian McDonnell Make sure you take your iPad UP ☝️with you Brian,because no doubt I shall be going DOWN ?but we'll still be able to carry on Skyping.

Make sure you take your iPad UP ☝️with you Brian,because no doubt I shall be going DOWN ?but we'll still be able to carry on Skyping.

Thank you for all that you and Annie did for me, you were both so amazing and I couldn't have asked for better foster carers, welcoming us into your family and being there for us, will always miss you, Gone but never forgotten love you b xxxx

Thank you for all that you and Annie did for me, you were both so amazing and I couldn't have asked for better foster carers, welcoming us into your family and being there for us, will always miss you, Gone but never forgotten love you b xxxx