passed away peacefully on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at Millvale Lodge, Paraparaumu. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Deborah & Simon, Craig & Catherine, Sharleen & Hugh and Darrel & Lucie. Beloved Grandad of Kelsey, Abbey, Ethan, Holly, Charlie, Lachlan and Amelia. A private family cremation will be held in Waikanae and a memorial service for Brian will be held in New Plymouth later this month. Details at eagars.co.nz/brian. Messages to the family may be sent to cmhannon14@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Parkinsons New Zealand.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
A great service and speeches that reflected everything Brian was The loving family man / the community minded man / just a all round great guy , always smiling and having a joke And that’s how I will always remember him as my uncle
We miss you Brian especially your morning songs and birdlike sound you make every morning …
Great memories drinking all Brian's bozz and chatting the finer points of everything...Debs cackle in the back ground Joys food in the foreground
To Joy and family, we extend to you our deep sympathy on the loss of your much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Joan would have been at your side at this time and we would like to think that by us sending our condolences and by being in attendance, then a little bit of Joan would be with you too. Best wishes to all of you. From Colleen Baird and Pam Wray
Dear Joy and Family, We are saddened to read of Brian’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Dale and Michael
Thinking of you at this sad time.
To Joy and family, we were sorry to hear Brian passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Colleen and Barry Styles
Our deepest sympathy Joy and family.
Our deepest Sympathy Joy and family at the sad loss of a much loved husband, father and Grandad. Brian was a stalwart of the Plumbing Industry. Rest in peace Brian.
Dear Joy and family, So saddened to hear of the passing of Brian. I have many happy memories of our time in the Huatoki Cricket Club many years ago. He was a lovely man and he will be missed. Very best wishes at this sad time.
Sincere condolences to family, Sorry for your loss. Brian was well respected in the industry
To Joy and Family. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Brian. You informed me some time ago that Brian was not well, but that sometimes doesn't prepare you for the ultimate loss of a 'long time Husband'. I have fond memories of Brian as part of ourTukapa Rugby Club and Team of the 1960's. Regards and Best Wishes Peter Coles
To Joy and family, we are saddened to hear of Brian´s passing, condolences to you all at this time. Many memories of our golfing days.
We are shocked and saddened to read of Brian's passing. I have wonderful memories while serving our apprenticeships at the same time and attending block courses at Petone together. I will always remember our battles against each other on the rugby ,cricket and golf fields.Also our social get togethers during our youth and later lives Brian was a wonderful servant to the Plumbing industry and fully deserved life membership of the Taranaki master plumbers Condolences to Joy and family for the loss of a truly wonderful man. Jill and Kevin Bint
To Brian´s family please accept our condolences in the passing of Brian. Brian was a long term member of the Westown Golf Club and we have many memories of his membership. Rest in peace.
Joy and family our sincere sympathies to you on this sad occasion our thoughts are with you we will always remember Brian's welcome Lorraine & David Rogers
Deepest Sympathy to you Joy and family. Sad to read of Brian´s passing. Life seems to short. Treasure your wonderful memories of a dear husband thinking of you Graeme and Lesley Rowe
Sorry to hear the news about Brian our deepest sympathy joy and family Pam and Hugh Telford
Real fond memories of Bryan Thinking of the family Bryce and Delwyn Barnett
Our thoughts are with you Joy and family, at this sad and difficult time. Such lovely memories of our trips away with the Plumbers and other catch ups. Deepest sympathy
Joy, so sorry to hear of Brian's passing, our thoughts and love are with you. Brian was my mentor, work colleague and friend. RIP Brian
Dear Joy and family, was saddened to read of Brian´s passing. He was a great boss back in those days. RIP Brian My deepest sympathy

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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