Brian James Donnelly
73 years

It is with profound sadness and grief that we said goodbye to our beloved husband and father on Oct. 23, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
Brian was born in Brandon, Man., and moved to Turner Valley shortly after. He lived there for his formative years and then moved to Calgary where he worked at Co-op as a meat cutter. He then joined the Canadian Armed Forces and was in the Military Police.

After a few years he joined the RCMP. He loved being a member. His first posting was in Drumheller and then to Peace River, Red Deer, back to Peace River and then back to Red Deer. During this time, he reached the rank of Corporal. His last posting was in Rocky Mountain House where he retired after 34-and-a-half years. After retirement he enjoyed a few years doing oilfield security.

Brian loved hunting and was basically unavailable for anything else from mid-August to mid-November. He enjoyed going to hunting camp up north. Unfortunately, he could not go this year.

Brian is survived by his wife Barbara Jean Donnelly, his son Neil James Donnelly, his daughter Erin Katherine Stuart (Mike), two grandchildren: Levi James Stuart and Bridget Ann Marie Stuart, and Sarah Kathyrn Moon (stepdaughter). He is also survived by his sister Cheryle (Tom) Anderson, in-laws John and Corinne Reynolds and Micheal Newham.

Brian was predeceased by his father and mother James and Brenda Donnelly, father- and mother-in-law Gordon and Hilda Newham, brothers-in-law Leonard and Roger Newham, and numerous nephews and nieces.

Brian will miss his best friends Jay Arsenault and Terry Blagborne who have meant so much to him over the years.
As per his request there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to The ROAR Society, Alberta Cancer Society or Alberta Diabetic Society would be appreciated.

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.