James Brian McGrath
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On January 15, 2011 @ 12:25 am In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 9 Comments
Well known cyclist and winner of numerous medals from Senior Olympics and Masters Cycling in Canada and the United States
Suddenly at Toronto Western Hospital on Thursday, January 13, 2011, Brian McGrath, Caledon in his 97th year, beloved husband of the late Olga McGrath. Dear father of Cathy (deceased), Michael and Helen McGrath, and Terry McGrath. Lovingly remembered by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Thursday morning, January 20 at 11 o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Parish prayers will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Condolences for the family of “James Brian McGrath”
Helen & Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian’s obit certainly tells that he was an accomplished man. I’m sure you feel so fortunate to have had him to his wonderful age.
God Bless.
Betty.
I will remember Brian fondly from the many times he came into the Town of Caledon offices to rent a park for the Brampton Cycling Club, and meeting him on the Caledon Trailway. Funny, a character, so sweet, always a twinkle in his eye. We should all aspire to have such energy and zest for life. The world is a poorer place with his passing.
Michael, Helen & Terry
I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We were neighbours on the 4th line for a long time.
Margaret
All of us at St. Bernard’s Residence will miss Brian. He added so much to our home with his wonderful personality. We always looked forward to our parties because we knew he would entertain us with song and dance. The last being Wednesday, the day before he went to meet his beloved Olga. Thank you, Brian, for being a part of our lives. You were truly an inspiration to us all. May you be enjoying eternal rest in the arms of our loving Father. We love you.
Sister Francis and Residents of St. Bernard’s
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. McGrath was a very special man. To this day, every time I’m out on my bike I think of him and how his cycling kept him young and full of life – this inspires me to keep going!
GOD SPEED BRIAN
Miss you & you will always be remebered RON & BOB IN CALEDON EAST
GOD SPEED BRIAN
Gone but U will never be forgotten ,such a character.
Your long time friends in CE BOB & RON
I am saddened to hear of Brian’s passing and offer my kindest regards to his family. I was most fortunate to have Brian as an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor at Centennial College in 1979. He was without a doubt my favourite instructor and the one who left me with a life long positive impression. Years after college we were also fortunate enough to have him drop by our home in Hockley on occasion, and of course he was on his bike each and every time. What a wonderful man…. thanks for being you Brian.
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Today lets not be content to feel his loss but instead to cherish the memories of the time we all have shared with him .