Obituary of Brian Elmer Fortman U.E.

FORTMAN, Brian Elmer U.E. (Butch)

February 7, 1942-January 16, 2018

Peacefully, on January 16, 2018 at Hamilton General Hospital in his 76th year.  Beloved husband of Donna (nee Speare) for 50 years.  Loving father of Leanne Fortman and her husband John Nason, Brad and his wife Nicole.  Wonderful Papa to Briar Nason.  Survived by his sister Mary McLeod (Walter), brother-in-law and sister-in-law Glynn and Jackie Speare.  Predeceased by his parents Murray and Violet and brother Murray.  He will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.  Brian was a proud member of the John Butler Branch of the United Empire Loyalists.  Friends will be received at Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11 a.m.  Interment to follow at Tapleytown Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Assistance Program or the charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated.  Notes of sympathy and condolence may be made at www.donaldvbrown.ca