Obituary for Brian Woods
Woods: Brian D.
After a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Brian peacefully passed away Sunday March 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. He is now in the loving arms of God. Brian was a dedicated teacher for 39 years and spent 20 years in the Presbyterian ministry. Brian will be missed by his wife Rae of 60 years, his children Alexander (Susan), Sarah-Jane (Paul), Martha (Stanley) and grandchildren Emma, Gregory, Benjamin and sister, Marilyn Martin. A special thanks to the staff at Perth Community Care for all the wonderful care given. Due to COVID restrictions the family will hold a private ceremony and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment: People’s Cemetery, Summerside P.E.I. Donations to Champion for Kids, UCDSB, would be appreciated by the family. Link as follows: Champions for Kids Foundation (ucdsb.on.ca) Online condolence available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca
**excerpt from You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until You come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Brian, Dad and our Bobba,
You raised us up many times throughout the years allowing us to be strong but lending your strength when needed. It is your love, your strength and our knowledge of your faith that will continue to hold us up.
Love,
Rae, Alex, Sarah-Jane, Martha, Stan, Emma, Greg, and Benjamin
After a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Brian peacefully passed away Sunday March 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. He is now in the loving arms of God. Brian was a dedicated teacher for 39 years and spent 20 years in the Presbyterian ministry. Brian will be missed by his wife Rae of 60 years, his children Alexander (Susan), Sarah-Jane (Paul), Martha (Stanley) and grandchildren Emma, Gregory, Benjamin and sister, Marilyn Martin. A special thanks to the staff at Perth Community Care for all the wonderful care given. Due to COVID restrictions the family will hold a private ceremony and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment: People’s Cemetery, Summerside P.E.I. Donations to Champion for Kids, UCDSB, would be appreciated by the family. Link as follows: Champions for Kids Foundation (ucdsb.on.ca) Online condolence available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca
**excerpt from You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until You come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Brian, Dad and our Bobba,
You raised us up many times throughout the years allowing us to be strong but lending your strength when needed. It is your love, your strength and our knowledge of your faith that will continue to hold us up.
Love,
Rae, Alex, Sarah-Jane, Martha, Stan, Emma, Greg, and Benjamin