New Glasgow - It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Brian Campbell, at the age of 60, on June 23, 2017. Brian was born in New Glasgow on May 14, 1957 to Kathleen (Kay) Campbell and the late Lionel Campbell
Brian was an ambitious individual and from an early age had after-school jobs which eventually led him into the food industry. He began his career in the food industry working at the Dominion Grocery Store as a part-time employee. He graduated from New Glasgow High School and entered St. Francis Xavier University from where he was hired by Sobeys Inc. His career with Sobeys spanned approximately 37 years. With Sobeys, he progressed his way through many roles over the years, including Department Manager, Store Manager at various locations within Nova Scotia, including the Pictou County stores, and Merchandising Manager. Brian completed his career with Sobeys working in Category Management out of Sobeys Head Office in Stellarton.
He was a very kind and generous person, often found helping neighbours, friends and family with any projects they might have on the go. Brian was a very passionate reader and spent much of his spare time enjoying a good book. In his younger years Brian played hockey, was a very active, competitive swimmer as part of the YMCA swim team, as well as a tennis player, an avid bowler and, occasionally, enjoyed a casual game of golf. He had a passion for animals having had several cats and frequently dog sitting for friends. He particularly enjoyed spending the summer months with Shelley and family at the cottage in Toney River.
Besides his mother, Brian is survived by his partner of 22 years, Shelley MacDonald; Shelley’s daughter Tiffany (Johnathan Anderson) and grandchildren, Savannah and Dominic, who were the joy of his life. In addition, Brian is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Robert) Mitchell, Stellarton; niece, Rebecca Mitchell (Jeff Lanthier), Halifax; nephew, Jonathan Mitchell (Emily McPherson), Halifax; brother, Kevin (Jane Cameron), New Glasgow; niece, Kaitlin (Drew) Graham, grandnephew, Jax Graham, New Glasgow; special cousin, but more like a sister, Carolyn (Mel) MacConnell, New Glasgow; Lori Gillin and Chris Hecimovich, New Glasgow, who held a very special spot in Brian’s heart; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Brian was predeceased by his father Lionel, maternal grandparents, Alex “The Barber” and Florence MacDonald, paternal grandparents, Hugh and Catherine (Kate) Campbell and grandnephew, Oliver (Olie) Graham.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Avenue, New Glasgow with visitation on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 29, 2017, 11 am, at Saint John the Baptist Church, 390 High Street, New Glasgow, NS, with Father Tom MacNeil officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice. A private family interment will follow immediately after the service. Online condolences may be made at www.rhporter.ca