Obituary of Brian Wrigglesworth

Wrigglesworth, Arthur Brian- Passed peacefully on February 18, surrounded by his Loved ones at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Brian dedicated his life to others as the Commissioner of Recreation and Culture for the Town of Markham for over 20 years. He is responsible and will be remembered for unfailing efforts to bring world class recreation facilities and programs to the people of Markham. His professional success however, does not overshadow the quality of husband, father and grandfather that he was. Husband to Pat of 53 years, he showed us that the key to a wonderful marriage is love, understanding and hard work. As a father to Rick, Brad (Kelly), and Jeff (Michelyn), he showed us to live with unconditional love as he practiced it in everything he did. Papa was adored by his 9 Grandchildren, Kristen, Hayley, Brittany, Brian, Aaron, Tricia, Avery, Warren and Foster. It was truly a joy to see Papa with his kids and the love and admiration that they all shared. A true measure of a man is what you leave behind, this man left behind a family firmly rooted to overcome the difficulties that come each day, this will be a big one, but he has prepared us well and left us in a position to continue his legacy. We may have lost a giant, but he Lives on in us… A visitation and Memorial Service will take place on Friday February 26, 2016 at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road), Markham, Ontario. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm followed by the service at 2:00pm. A private family internment will take place at the Avondale Cemetery, Stratford Ontario, at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted to the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital in his memory as they gave us 8 years with this incredible man that otherwise would not be possible.