Brian John Childs
September 8, 1944 - May 24, 2022

Brian Childs died after a short illness in Hamilton on Tuesday, May 24, in his 78th year. He lived his life joyfully, inspired by the love of his family and friends. The son of the late Lorna and Stanley (Mike) Childs, Brian was a graduate of Trent and Niagara Universities and was an entrepreneur at heart. He capped his working career with twenty-nine years teaching business studies in the York Region District School Board. Brian was always willing to help others, especially the young and the disadvantaged. He served as an Ennismore town councillor, as president of the Ontario Business Educators’ Association (OBEA) and was the founder of the Dismas Fellowship Network. Brian thrived in his 40-year partnership with his beloved wife, Margaret (née Hooey). He also leaves his sister, Lynn Milinovich (Nick); his sister-in law Joyce Ross (Donald); his nieces, Lori Chithalen (Jan) and Susan Ross (Donald); his nephews, Nick Milinovich (Suzie), Lucas Milinovich, and Andrew Ross (Margaret); and his cherished great-nephews and great-nieces: Zander, Preston, Lola, Tiana, Adrijana, Ava, Myles, Jude, Everly, Kara, Luke, and Hart. They will all miss his hospitality, especially the Christmas parties and visits to his Haliburton cottage. The family would like to thank the staff of Hamilton General Hospital for their compassionate care in Brian’s final hours. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Sunday, June 19th from 11am until the time of service at 12 pm in the funeral home chapel with a reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. Donations in Brian’s memory can be made to the Dismas Fellowship Network (https://dismasfellowshipnetwork.com/donate-to-dismas/#online-donation). Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca

“Good night, sweet prince,/ And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest-” (Hamlet 5.2. 302-03)