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In Memory of
Brian Graham
Pewsey
Pewsey
1935 - 2014
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Obituary for Brian Graham Pewsey
Brian Graham Pewsey A.C.S.M. P.Eng.
Brian Graham Pewsey was born in Luanshya, Northen Rhodesia on August 1st, 1935. He was the 3rd son of five boys born to Graham and Gwen Pewsey both of whom were born in Wales.
Educated at Kingswood College in Grahahamstown, South Africa and he obtained his degree in Mining Engineering from the Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall.
Brian gained his early experience in mining at the Roan Antelope Mine on the Rhodesian Copperbelt before emigrating to Canada in 1966. His first job in Canada was in Schefferville, Quebec before moving to Toronto to work for Rio Algom Mins Ltd. After the big city it was back to the bush in Northern B.C. at the Cassiar Asbestos Mine where he became the manager before moving down to Vancouver where he became the President of Breakwater Resources Ltd.
Brian was pre-deceased by brothers Emrys and Douglas (Marlet) and both of his parents, he is survived by his wife, Doreen, and his two children Stephen and Anne and two grandchildren, Andrew & Kathryn, also brothers Allen (Marilyn) and David (Elizabeth). His large family of cousins, nephews and nieces are scattered throughout Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Brian Will be greatly missed by all who knew him as a kind and generous man who gave readily of his time and talent when asked to do so. A Funeral Service will be held on November 14th at 2:00 PM at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave, West Vancouver.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To sign the book of condolences please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com
Brian Graham Pewsey was born in Luanshya, Northen Rhodesia on August 1st, 1935. He was the 3rd son of five boys born to Graham and Gwen Pewsey both of whom were born in Wales.
Educated at Kingswood College in Grahahamstown, South Africa and he obtained his degree in Mining Engineering from the Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall.
Brian gained his early experience in mining at the Roan Antelope Mine on the Rhodesian Copperbelt before emigrating to Canada in 1966. His first job in Canada was in Schefferville, Quebec before moving to Toronto to work for Rio Algom Mins Ltd. After the big city it was back to the bush in Northern B.C. at the Cassiar Asbestos Mine where he became the manager before moving down to Vancouver where he became the President of Breakwater Resources Ltd.
Brian was pre-deceased by brothers Emrys and Douglas (Marlet) and both of his parents, he is survived by his wife, Doreen, and his two children Stephen and Anne and two grandchildren, Andrew & Kathryn, also brothers Allen (Marilyn) and David (Elizabeth). His large family of cousins, nephews and nieces are scattered throughout Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Brian Will be greatly missed by all who knew him as a kind and generous man who gave readily of his time and talent when asked to do so. A Funeral Service will be held on November 14th at 2:00 PM at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave, West Vancouver.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To sign the book of condolences please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com
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