August 31, 1934 Silver Creek, British Columbia - February 21, 2022 Calgary, Alberta
On February 21, 2022, Brian Veale passed away
at age 87 after living a life rich with friends,
family, love, laughter and endless curiosity.
Mildred (“Millie”) Veale, Brian’s partner and
wife of fifty-three years, lovingly cared for him
at home during the past eighteen months as
he fought lung cancer. Brian will also be dearly
missed by his sons, daughters, their partners
and granddaughters, Bruce Veale (Michelle);
Barbara Veale (Paul); Graham Veale (Kimberly),
along with their children Victoria, Naomi, and
Geneva; and Nancy O’Hare (Chad). Brian kept a
close relationship with and will be remembered
fondly by his siblings and their partners,
Alan Veale (Janet), Ken Veale, Dave Veale (Mary)
and Mary Mackie (Tom).
Brian was born and grew up in the rural
community of Silver Creek near Salmon Arm, BC.
In 1971 he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with
a specialty in transportation from the University
of British Columbia. Before graduating, his
brother Alan and wife Janet, introduced Brian
to an adventurous nurse named Millie. They
were married in Lambeth, ON during a winter
ice storm, December 28, 1968 and started their
life together in Vancouver. In 1974, Brian and
Millie relocated to the Calgary area where they
became integral and valued members of the
community and lived on an acreage in the Red
Deer Lake area for 46 years.
Brian, like Millie, had a passion for travel,
cultures and an endless curiosity about the
world. Whether working in Kuwait or Hungary,
rebuilding his 1946 Buick, exploring India,
attending talks in Mexico, or flying in his brother
Dave’s plane, Brian lived life to the fullest. Not
only did he love to do things himself, but he also
generously helped others. Brian was actively
involved with the United Church, volunteered
for Habitat for Humanity and regularly donated
blood. He will be greatly missed by many.
A private service will be held. Condolences,
memories, and photos can also be shared and
viewed at www.McinnisandHolloway.com.
In living memory of Brian Veale, a tree
will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross
Conservation Area.
