Obituary of Brian Richard Jordan

August 27, 1942 – July 22, 2015 In his 73rd year, passed peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long-Term Care on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015, ending a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Cherished husband of 47 years to Mary. Beloved Dad to Chris (Phillippa) and Kate (fiancé Mark). Dear brother to Brenda (Derry Varney). Predeceased by parents Ken and Verla Jordan. Fondly remembered by his Jordan and Colley cousins, as well as by in-laws, nieces and nephews in the Barr clan. Brian was a secondary school teacher in Ajax and Oshawa, and in London at Lucas and Banting. He loved teaching and coaching teenagers and was always steadfast and fair. Brian possessed a great sense of humour, a dry wit, integrity and the easy grace of an athlete. B.J. thoroughly enjoyed the banter and camaraderie of his buddies, whether it be canoeing, tennis, golf, OFC or pub nights, and he relished times in Bayfield with close friends Bill and Judith. A special thank you to John Murphy and other courageous souls who brightened B’s day with stories and laughter while he resided at Mount Hope. A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the kind and caring staff on Mount Hope’s 4th floor, the recreation staff, for musical fun, as well as companions Nellie and Maeve. Cremation has taken place. Private interment at a later date. As per B.J.’s wishes, there will be no service nor visitation. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, (or via Beaverbrook to Horizon Drive), London. Please bring your happy thoughts and stories to share. If you wish to make a donation in B’s memory, please consider Alzheimer Outreach Services (AOS) of the McCormick Home or the Recreation Therapy Department at Mount Hope.