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BRIAN FARRELL
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Michael Farrell at the age of 87 years.
Brian was predeceased by his daughter, Launa Patricia Farrell and his parents, Norman and Patricia Farrell.
Brian will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Leila, his children; Liisa (Russ), Kelly (Randall), Michael (Cheryl), and grandchildren; Kurstyn (Collin), Erin (Cam), Matti (Vivian), Luke, Cody, Kacey, Ava, and his great-granddaughter, Henley. He will be sadly missed by his in-laws, Liisa, Launo, Lu (Susan), Gwen and many nieces and nephews.
Brian was born in Montreal and grew up in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He attended St. Thomas College in Chatham, New Brunswick before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1956. He worked out of the RCAF bases in North Bay as part of the 414 Fighter Interceptor Squadron and in Moose Jaw as a flight instructor. It was in North Bay that he met Leila while she was teaching school on the base.
Following his RCAF career, he joined Midwest Aviation and then Air Canada. He had a 32-year long career with Air Canada as a captain, line check pilot and management pilot.
Brian was an avid golfer and enjoyed many years as a member of Breezy Bend Golf and Country Club. He was a longstanding member of the Charleswood Legion and curled with the Legion as well as leagues out of the former CFB Winnipeg Curling Club.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4588 Roblin Boulevard. A private interment will follow at a later date.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Paul Kerr, Dr. Evan Kerr, Dr. David Snider and the staff at Health Sciences Center and Deer Lodge Centre.
To honor Brian’s memory, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2025
