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Brian Edward Culley remembered as devoted husband and community volunteer.
Summary
Brian Edward Culley died on December 29, 2025, surrounded by family; he served 22 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and later volunteered with the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports.
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Brian Edward Culley passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and community volunteer. Born in St. John, New Brunswick, his family later settled in Highland Creek, Toronto, where he developed a strong work ethic and a love of adventure. He served 22 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Airframe Technician, including five years stationed in Germany.
Notable details:
- Brian was predeceased by his parents, Iva and Frank Culley, and his siblings Gwen, Wendell, and Jeremy.
- He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Culley; his children Leslie Culley-Nielsen (Erik), Gayle Roberts (Jeremy), and Shawn Culley (Alana); and grandchildren Anna, Kate, and Isla Nielsen, and Lily and Freyja Roberts.
- After early retirement from the military he returned to the Comox Valley and began a second career building custom homes.
- In the mid-1990s he became involved with the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports at Mount Washington, serving as President and helping establish the Nautical Days fundraiser.
- Later years included sailing, RV travels with his wife aboard “The Green Hornet,” and seasonal travel across the southern United States and Mexico.
Summary:
His family and the Comox Valley community remember his kindness, leadership, quiet strength, and devotion. Undetermined at this time.
