Obituary of Brian Richard Hanford

Hanford, Brian ~ Peacefully passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Chartwell Elmira Long Term Care Residence (Chateau Gardens) at the age of 71 years. Loving husband and best friend of Dianne (Hamilton) Hanford, of Waterloo, for over 36 years. Dear father of Jordan Hanford of Victoria, BC. Beloved brother of Peter (Anne) Hanford of London. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his niece Kim Wilde and family, nephew Jeremy Hanford and family, mother-in-law Irene Hamilton of Elmira, sister-in-law Janet Stroh and family, and brother-in-law Scott Hamilton and family. Predeceased by his parents Victor and Thora Hanford, father-in-law Ken Hamilton, brother-in-law Keith Stroh, and nephew Luke Stroh. At Brian’s request cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. at the Elmira Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington or to Chateau Gardens Auxiliary would be appreciated. Many thanks to the entire staff at Chartwell (Chateau Gardens) for the excellent care given to Brian and his family. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Celebration of Life: Friday, December 2, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. at the Elmira Legion (11 First St. E., Elmira) ~ Donations: Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (831 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON N2B 2B4 519-742-1422) or Chateau Gardens Auxiliary (11 Herbert St, Elmira, ON N3B 2B8 519-669-2921)