Hello Jan - So sorry to hear about Brian. Sending a big hug and lots of love - with find memories of good times in Rangitoto Ave so many years ago <3. Mary

Dear Jan, So sorry for your loss. We were very sad to read of Brian's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you Tony, Lara, Andrew and Adam. Well done to you all on a wonderful tribute and shared memories of Brian. Thinking of you in the coming days and weeks ahead Jan - as you adjust to life without your wonderful man at your side. May the love of family and friends help to sustain you. Fond memories of Herne Bay Days- little boys, play groups, kindy, school & Soccer. Our love and thoughts to you all. Rance, Jeanne, Dane and Ben Clare.

What a beautiful service and tribute to Brian who was so highly thought of over his career and throughout the golfing community. Our loving thoughts are with you Jan, Andrew, Adam, Lara and Tony and all the family. A beautiful service. Well done everyone, for your wonderful thoughts and memories. Much love to your all. Sandra and Maurice

My heart goes out to Jan, the children & grandkids. Although I have known Jan longer than Brian, he impressed me as a man who loved life, & especially Jan, their children, & grandchildren. He had a strong commitment to their family life, balancing it with the other important things in life, like golf & boating, fishing & having fun. He had strong principles & views which is admirable in the world we live in. Jan, I think of you a lot right now. Helen O

To my dear old mate Brian We met at high school when we were both in the 5th form and immediately become good friends probably because our birthdays were one day apart and our names the same except for the spelling. The two spellings.....mine with "Y" in the middle and his with "I" caused many laughs. In fact Brian said that mine with the"Y" was purely because "my oldies couldn't spell!" Sometimes over the years we didn"t see each other for long spells, but when we did the humour was never far away! In latter years we"d always met at Brian and Jan"s for our " Birthday Weekend" which usually coincided with a Rugby match and what bloody brilliant great weekends they were! Two days of constant laughter.....even our wives enjoyed it! So Brian mate, rest in peace sailing into the sunset. I'm truly honoured to have known you. Bryan and Dale Tobeck PS. Dale is already missing the scrabble games you both played on line together for many years. The last two partly played games ended on 26th July....Games over.

Dear Brian, The first time we visited You and Jan in Algies Bay, You took us us out on the Pacific Oscean. It was a lovely day. Andrew and Sofia dived and picked scallops. Later we caught some snappers. Back in Your house Jan learned Calle how to clean the scallops and later we had a lovely dinner. It will always be a dear memory ! Brian rest in peace. Eva and Calle Hakansson, Hollviken Sweden

Rest in peace now Brian after a wonderful purposeful life, cut too short. Huge thanks to my dear Sister Jan for her loving care of you. You will be sorely missed by many family and friends. Sandra and Maurice

Grant and I always remember Brian as a passionate golfer, keen fisherman, enthusiastic traveller and family man. Jan we are thinking of you and family and know how sorely missed Brian is xx

The fairway grass will keep on a growing, The balls into the lake will still be a going, But we will never forget our Brian mowing. Will miss you mate. Rest in peace. A huge thank you to Jan for her loving care and support, it’s so hard when we are so far away but our love and hearts are with you. Merv & Jenny Howlett. In Wyoming, USA

Dear Jan, we're so sad to see you lose your soulmate. Brian was a special person who loved his golf, and of course drinks with mates after the round. You have shown your love for Brian with the way you have cared and supported him this last year. I'm sure it meant so much to him that you made sure he met his friends at the golf club each week. Rest in peace, Brian, you will be missed.

Brian, you will be sorely missed by your family and many friends. You were such a happy positive guy who loved Jan, your family, friends and of course travelling adventures and your golf!!! We will miss seeing you on our annual winter break in Noosa!!! Gone too soon but rest in peace Brian, your spirit will live on in us all XX Special thoughts and condolences to Jan XX