BRENT MAXWELL McVEAN
1942 – 2014
It
is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brent Maxwell McVean on
Thursday, March 27, 2013 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg at the age of
71 years. He was taken suddenly from us by leukemia.
Besides
his friends Brent leaves to mourn his son Jason and partner Nadine of B.C.;
adopted daughter Pauline in Alberta; his much loved life partner Robert
Strickler of Virginia and Florida; and fondly loved Nova Scotia aunts, Hilda
and Verna plus Uncle Earl and Aunt Ruth. He will be sorely missed by many
friends and family across Canada and the U.S.
Brent
was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 18, 1942, son of the late Scottie and
Edna McVean. He had one brother, Darrell, who predeceased him.
In
his youth Brent did marathon swimming, once swimming fifteen miles. At age 18
he joined the Meteorology School in Ottawa and weather dominated his career. He
moved to Winnipeg in 1972. Prior to this he did tours in northern Ontario, the
high Arctic and other centres. When Brent retired at age 52 he was head of
finance and administration for Environment Canada’s central region. In his
retirement he spent 15 winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. More recently he
bought a condo in Fort Lauderdale and spent his winters there and summers in
Winnipeg. Brent loved his garden and loved to travel.
Brent
had many friends and was noted for his strong organizational and social skills
as well as his wit, compassion and listening abilities. "Brent held a
special love and kindness for everyone,” said one of his many friends. He was
noted for his thoughtfulness for others and for his nonjudgmental attitude. He
always gave people the benefit of the doubt and was frequently a volunteer in
local organizations as well as supporting several Canadian charities.
In
compliance with Brent’s wishes no Funeral Service will be held. His Interment
will be held in the family plot this summer in Halifax, NS.
Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel
& Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204.586.8668.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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