Obituary of Brian Patrick Noonan
Brian Patrick Noonan
(November 4, 1957 - May 9, 2021)
The world has lost a loving, kind, and well-respected man. Brian Patrick Noonan,63, passed away at home surrounded by the women who fiercely loved him. His wife of 38 years, Rhonda, his daughters, Kendra (McCarroll) and Breanne, and his loyal black lab Molly.
Brian was born November 4, 1957, in Oshawa, Ontario to Dennis and Margaret Noonan. Left to grieve are his sister Lynn O’Brien and brother Michael (Carol) Noonan. Born an Ontario boy he moved out west to northern BC where he not only met the love of his life but the love of the North. Brian was an avid outdoorsman. “Bugsy” made many trips up the Muskwa river with his lifelong friends fulfilling his love for hunting and fishing.
Brian was passionate about many things including his outstanding career as a safety consultant (C.R.I.S.P). He was well respected and admired by his colleagues. Brian and Rhonda raised their children in Fort. St. John BC then moved to Camrose which has been their home for the last 20 years.
Brian was known and loved for his infectious laugh, his swinging hips, playing a mean tune on the spoons (Spoonin Noonan), and his love of football (Grey Cup Sociable club). He was also known as the “fry guy” he was often asked to make his famous Ontario Chip Truck Fries at family functions including Donald Trump’s inauguration, FAKE NEWS.
Most importantly Brian loved his family, he was a very proud father-in-law to Justin McCarroll and Morgan (Elliott). He was proudly called Papa by his little gaggle of granddaughters Halle, London, Parker and he fought to live until he could meet his last little blessing Kollins. Brian was diagnosed with terminal cancer five years ago, he was a beacon for not giving up and fought without self-pity, and made the absolute best of the good days that came in between the bad.
“Team Brian” would like to thank the medical community including Dr. Gordon Lees, Dr. James Shaprio, Dr. Blaire Anderson, Cross Cancer Institute, Camrose Chemo Clinic, Dr. Stiaan van der Walt, Dr. Chris Venter, Camrose Home Care, Wetaskiwin ER, Camrose ER, Camrose Pharmasave, Dr. Kevyn Letley and the palliative care team for taking such good care of Brian and his family throughout this journey.
“If love could cure cancer Brian would be cancer-free.”
A private family service will be held at a later date.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the University Hospital Foundation in Memory of Brian Noonan For The Transplant Team: givetouhf.ca
