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Brian Hooper Andrew

Brian Hooper Andrew

Peacefully with family at his side, Brian Hooper Andrew, son of the late Erwin and Joyce Andrew, passed away after a brief illness on December 5, 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Brian is survived by his wife Carol (nee MacInnis), his son Blake (Allison), his daughter Rachel (Travis Cullen) and his precious granddaughters Joyce and Leta. Brian was a man of many talents starting with a successful and long career in education (33 years), first as a teacher and later as principal (24 years) at Central Queens and then Glen Stewart elementary. Brian also deeply loved sports and he especially enjoyed playing as well as coaching hockey and cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks for many decades. Yet for many, his identity will be forever linked with harness racing — the passionate pursuit of much of his adult life, dedicated to training, driving and breeding Standardbred horses. As a third-generation horseman, Brian followed his retirement as a school principal in 2005 by focusing his full attention on developing Meridian Farms as a showcase breeding and racing operation that has received accolades in the Maritimes and across Canada. He will be most fondly remembered for the deep friendships he developed and treasured over 40+ years with a vast community of horse people in the industry across North America. Besides his immediate family, Brian leaves to mourn his brothers Bill (Denise), Rollin (Joan), a large extended family, and countless lifelong friends. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home with visitation on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to KIDSPORT or Canadian Cancer Society. www.belvederefh.com


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