It is with great sadness and heavy heart that the family of the late Brian Northcott announce his passing on May 1st, 2023, at age 66, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Brian will always be remembered for being a man of all trades, from helping anyone with their electrical needs to being well known by any fishermen along the south west coast for his knowledge of marine equipment. He dedicated 40 years as a volunteer on the fire department with 30 years as fire chief. He loved spending quality time making memories with his loved ones, especially on the ocean, at the cabin and berry picking. He was a well-known, dependable man who will be missed by many.

Born in Margaree, Brian was the son of the late Freeman and Olive Northcott. He will be sadly missed by his wife Marilyn (nee Bateman) of 40 years. He also leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories, his girls Janice (Jonathan) Hardy, and Kayla Northcott (Jay Pelley), his grandson, Owen, granddaughter, Kate, and fur grand babies Charlie and Jax.

Brian will be sadly missed by his sisters, Judy (John), Joyce(Wayne), Maisie (Pat) and brother, Melvin (Gail), sisters and brothers in laws, Meta, Edna, Clifford (Janet), Eileen (Allan), Rose (George), Liz (Ken), Richard (Ann), Dorman (Geraldine), Pauline, Viola (Paul) and Maggie (Terry), plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Brian was predeceased by his mother and father in law Jane and James Bateman, nephew, Scott Seymour, brothers and sisters-in-laws, Walter, Junior, Stanley, and Loretta (Henry).

Visitation will take place at Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques, on Tuesday, May 2nd from 2:00-4:00 P.M and 7:00-9:00 P.M and Wednesday, May 3rd from 12:00-4:00P.M, and 7:00-9:00P.M at St. Augustine’s Church in Margaree. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 4th, from St. Augustine’s Church at 2:00 P.M, with Rev. Jane Allen officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery. Flowers accepted or donations in memory of Brian can be made graciously to the family. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca

He asked for so little, but he gave so very much.