Brian Padfield
December 31, 2023
PADFIELD, Brian – Passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, at Guelph General Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in his 79th year.
Beloved husband of Donna (née Boltz) of 54 years. Loving father of Carolyn LaCosse and husband Pat, John Padfield and wife Aline, and Anne Smith and husband Ryan. Proud grandfather of Laura and Eleanor LaCosse, Renée and Chloé Padfield, Harrison and Olivia Smith. Predeceased by his parents Lewis and Viola (née Bishop) Padfield and infant son Lewis Padfield.
Brian was the founder of Coldwell Banker Padfield Realty and the former longtime owner of Padfield Insurance. A 50-year member of the Grey Bruce Real Estate Board, he was the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee for over 25 years and a former Justice of the Peace. An avid hunter and angler in his younger days, lover of nature, longtime Kinsmen Club member. A lover of German Shorthaired Pointers, Brian was a teller of many stories and a traveller of many back gravel roads. Brian loved Mount Forest and his farm in Egremont Township, where he lived for 54 years. Most of all he loved his family.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street, Mount Forest on Thursday, January 4th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. If you are unable to attend the service in person, you are invited to view the livestream by visiting www.englandfuneralhome.com and clicking the link below Brian’s obituary. All are welcome to refreshments and fellowship in the church hall immediately following the service. Cremation to follow with private interment. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Brian are asked to consider Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
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Condolences
I wish to express my condolences to you, Donna, and Family on Brian's passing. Your precious memories will see you through and be with you always.
Marlyn Howard
We send our condolences to you Donna and your family as we remember interesting, thought-provoking conversations with Brian over the years. We're thinking of you. Regards from Aletha and Bob
— Bob and Aletha McArthur, January 1, 2024Dear Donna and family our sincere condolences in the loss of Brian.
So sorry to hear of Brian passing. Our thoughts are with you Donna. Take care.
— Mary and Paul Dowling, January 1, 2024Donna and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
— Marion and Ray Parker, January 1, 2024John and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Sending you and your family my deepest condolences at this time.
Donna and family, truly Brian left a tremendous impact on our community. We had some great talks and business opportunities. He will surely be missing by ALL of you and many others. Love and prayers to you all. Garn, Barb and family.
— Garn Troyer, January 1, 2024Sending my support to family and friends of Brian. I enjoyed his tales when he would come into the Chiropractic office across from his office as well as when I would spend time at his pond across from the Kuntz' home. Glad to have these memories of him to make me smile.
— Tali McGovern, January 1, 2024Donna and family ……So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all. May your memories comfort you .
— Tracey and Marj Andrews, January 1, 2024Donna & Brian’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Always enjoyed the many conversations that I had with Brian. He was always willing to share knowledge and history. He will be missed.
Sincere condolences on Brian’s passing.
Donna and Family. I’m saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. I pray God’s peace and strength for all of you during this difficult time. God bless you.
— Pearl Oakes, January 1, 2024Donna and Family
I had the privilege to have a friendship with Brian for many years and I will sure miss my conversations with him. He had many years of medical issues to struggle with, but when we talked he never complained. I wish God's Blessings on you and the family and may he now rest in peace.
Rick and Barb Morriss
Donna and family: Sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Wayne and Sandra Lytle
— Wayne and Sandra Lytle, January 1, 2024Sincere condolences to Donna and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Wayne and Sandra Lytle
— Wayne and Sandra Lytle, January 1, 2024Donna and family...........we were so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Over the years I was fortunate to call Brian a friend and enjoyed our many Economic Development chats. I always told him I got way more out of these discussions then he did but he was always very generous with his time and knowledge. Brian was a true community builder and he will be missed.
— Dale & Carol Small, January 1, 2024I am very sorry for the loss to the family and the community. I have memories of what was probably my first paid job stripping the outside of an old log home for Brian with my brother. I remember digging trees for transplant and also the ponds of stocked trout that we fished for the annual derby. I know that he and my father were friends through the Kinsman club. May he rest in peace and may the family enjoy their special memories as I do.
— Murray Adam, January 1, 2024Wonderful man of values. Sincere condolences
— Joe Wettlaufer, January 1, 2024Donna, Carolyn, John and Anne - I’m so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was an incredible man and a pillar of our community. His loss will be felt by all who knew him. My heart goes out to you all and your families during this difficult time.
— Jody (Woods) Kennett, January 1, 2024Having had many interesting and thought provoking discussions with Brian in years gone by, I was saddened to hear of his passing. Condolences to Donna and their family. He will be missed but will live on in your thoughts.
— Gary Williamson, January 1, 2024Sincere condolences to Brian's family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Donald and Irene.
— Donald and Irene Neal, January 1, 2024My sincere condolences Donna and your family for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Brain was very active in my father's life when he the MPP. I remember many events over the years but one that will always stick in my mind was the time they rented a car and put a big sigh on the roof that said ReElect Jack Johnson PC and they took it in an underground parking lot and forgot about the sign and almost ripped the roof right off the rental car. lol it's funny now but I sure wasn't funny when it happened. RIP Brian 🌹
— Sheri Johnson, January 1, 2024