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| November 2012 |
On Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Carman Memorial
Hospital, Brian Parker passed away at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Parker started his teaching career at Carman
Collegiate in 1963. Prior to this, he played hockey as an import in the
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for the Estevan Bruins.
In 1965
he became the vice-principal, and kept that position until his retirement in 1994.
During his 29 year tenure as vice principal, most of those being with Principal
Frank McKinnon, Mr. Parker’s support role was instrumental in helping form the
Manitoba High School Athletic Association, and the High School Hockey Leagues. For his dedication to Carman Collegiate, the Junior Varsity Female Athlete of the Year Award was named after Mr. Parker in November 2012.
After retiring, Brian could be found on the golf
course, and in the last couple of winters would hall walk the halls of Carman
Collegiate. He will be missed.
Reception and time of visiting will be held on
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Carman Golf and Curling
Club. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Manitoba, 6 Donald St, Wpg, MB, R3L 0K6 or CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot
Ave, Wpg, MB, R3E 0V9.
