Passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2022 after a courageous journey with ALS, (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Brian was born on September 15, 1957 and spent his childhood on the Toronto Island (Wards Island), later residing in the Upper Beaches area of Toronto where he and his wife raised their family. Son of the late Olive and Stewart Search. Loving husband of Suzanne (nee O’Neill) Search. Devoted father to Kristen Armstrong (Cole) of Toronto, ON and Carolyn Brander (Will) of Norval, ON. Loving grandfather to Benson Brander and James Armstrong. Brian is fondly remembered by all of his loving cousins. He had a close-knit circle of lifelong friends who rallied around him during his illness. Brian retired from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2012 after a career of dedicated service. Brian’s kindness, humor and caring nature will be missed by all whom he touched and influenced throughout his lifetime. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Villa (Margaret’s Place Hospice)
As the years pass old friend I will look at old photos and remember our time together as the best of days.
Kindness and love to Search family.
Susie my heart goes out to you & your family @ this difficult time. It’s been a long journey for all of u. Brian was so blessed to be surrounded by his loving family thru out his illness. May u all find peace knowing Brian is @ rest now. Your forever in my thoughts & prayers🙏💕
I was so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I remember Brian’s wonderful smile whenever you would visit Mary Beth. Rest In Peace Brian.
Our sincere sympathy,
Dick & Ann Marie Piech
So many wonderful memories together. It is with great fondness that I reflect on our experiences together during our time as the dynamic duo of recreation therapists at CAMH, and our friendship that went beyond work. My thoughts are with the Search family.
So saddened to learn of your father-in-laws passing Will. You and Carolyn are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sad to hear of Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian at CAMH and he was always so funny and spoke of his daughters with such love. The world has lost a wonderful person. My deep condolences.
My thoughts are with Brian’s family. I worked with him at CAMH and remember his dedication, devotion to his patients, and his kind nature. RIP Brian
So sorry to learn of Brian’s passing Our sincere condolences to you Sue and your family. Over the years, unfortunately. we lost contact and didn’t know that Brian
was sick. We remember him as a gentleman with a pleasant smile and a cheerful nature. It was our good fortune to have known him.
We miss you friend
Brian was my inspirational role model when I started my career in mental health in 1983 at the forensic unit (METFORS) … he extended compassion to everyone he worked with … many who had been rejected by their families and society. My thoughts go out to the Search family