It is with deep sadness that Lois and her family tell their friends and family that Brian lost his short battle with cancer. Brian passed away with quiet courage and dignity on October 17, 2014. Brian is the beloved husband and soulmate of Lois, and very much loved and respected father and father-in-law of John and Minako, Melanie and partner John Sellwood, and Matthew and partner Christopher Musgrave. Brian is the dearly loved granddad of Samantha and William, and Connor and Lachlan McFetridge. Loved brother of Robin Clarke and partner Brian Tyler (Waikanae), and Ken and Robyn (Melbourne), loved brother-in-law of Merle and Theo Van de Klundert and Wendy and the late Keith Rodgers, Dorothy Richards and Maureen Griffin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, Our little dog Freya will miss her “Dad” so much. Brian asked that flowers be respectfully declined but donations to The Cancer Society would be gratefully accepted. The family thank the Oncology outpatients and Ward 26 teams for their caring support, the Cancer Society Drivers and Warwick Kerr and Team of St Martins Pharmacy for all the help given.