July 22, 1939 - February 15, 2020 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our very special husband and father, Brian (John) Primeau at QE II Hospital in Grande Prairie, Alberta on Saturday, February 15th at the age of 80 years. Right up to the end he was surrounded by the love and warmth of his family and the wonderful and caring nursing staff on 3N as well as Dr. Afridi. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on July 22, 1939 as John Paul Sullivan, Brian was adopted right out of the hospital by Mary Primeau. While his mother attended law school in Toronto, Brian attended private schools - Weycroft and Applebee College in his early years. He and his Mother then moved to Kitchener, Ontario where Brian completed his formal public schooling education. He was always adept with his hands, so his education continued in the trades, including electrical, furnace repair, plumbing and gas fitting. He served 5 years in the Royal Canadian Navy in Electrical Air and later another 5 years in the Air Element of the Canadian Armed Forces in Construction Engineering. Retiring from the CAF, Brian worked for Virene Plumbing and eventually opened his own plumbing & heating business, Prairie Plumbing, along with his friend Dennis Casavant. He then went on to work for the government and private enterprises as a Plumbing and Gas Inspector. Wanting a change, he got his Class 1 license and along with our son Steve, drove and operated Primeau Hauling for several years. Brian was never out of a job; even in “retirement” he kept busy helping family and friends with many projects and took on the part time job of cleaning our church! Brian loved riding motorcycles, mostly English bikes, and rode from the time he was 16 until he was too old to ride (and Diane wouldn’t let him ride anymore for his own safety!!). He was a most wonderful person and the world will be a little less without his smile and friendly personality! Brian is survived by Diane, his loving wife of 60 years; our 4 children - Derek (Dorina), Steve (Debbie) & (Jody), Brenda, Scott (Fran); our 8 grandchildren: Jamie (Cory Black), Sarah (Lannie Patterson), Katie (Kelby), Kristina (Ivor Kildal), Matthew (Kelsey), Garrett (Hunter), Addison (Dixon), and Samantha; our 8 great grandchildren: Kyrie, Callum, Brennan, C.J., Charlotte, Logan, Kara and Kayleigh. Brian recently found his birth family originally from Baddeck, Nova Scotia consisting of his brother, John (Gerry) MacLeod and his sister, Rosanne McNeil. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Dave (Tina) Weicker, Susan (Pierre Forgues), Amanda (Chris Bushell), Ryan (Tina) MacLeod, Tyler (Carly) MacLeod, Dennis McNeil and Donald McNeil. Brian was predeceased by his parents: Mary & Duncan Currie and Delores MacLeod, and his brother Fraser MacLeod. Brian’s Funeral/Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, February 25 at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church. Please direct Memorial Donations on Brian’s behalf to Trinity Lutheran Church here in Grande Prairie, Alberta (9929-105 Ave., Grande Prairie AB T8V1G7) * Since Brian always was a great storyteller and you’ve probably been a recipient of at least one of his stories, we’re asking each of you to share with the family in words and/or pictures your “Brian story”. Paper and a basket will be provided for you to deposit your submission. The family thanks you for your submissions that will be bound into a book. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742