In Loving Memory
Brian Guiver
Brian's Life Story
His father George was an Aero engineer for British Airways and his mother Edna was Domestic Supervisor at Sutton hospital. Brian also had an older sister called Carole.
Brian went to St. Mary's Roman Catholic School in Carshalton and when he was 7 he contracted Polio and had to be in an iron lung. Brian spent 4 months in Queen Mary's hospital and during this time he was taken to the cinema by ambulance to watch Fantasia. He had his photo taken with the Mayor and Mayoress of Sutton for the local newspaper upon arrival. He overcame the illness and aged 13 rode to Brighton and back on his bicycle (96 miles).
His life was full of challenges and he was always looking for mysteries to solve. He was an explorer and loved history, researching many topics including his family tree, because family meant the world to him. Brian had a few close friends during his life and was loved by all for his kindness and patience, he was a good listener and never judged others, he simply let people be themselves and was always there if you needed him. Brian will be greatly missed, but those who knew him will have many fond memories of him to keep in their hearts.
A true gentleman and beautiful spirit.
Funeral Details
North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4NU
Monday 13th March 2023
3.20pm
Wake
The Gander Inn, 2 St. Dunstans Hill, Sutton, SM1 2UE
for drinks and buffet to celebrate Brian's life.
Condolences & Memories
(17)Brian has left a huge gap in many people’s lives he was a very good friend and always had time to chat and on occasion put the world to right pat deb’s and their family introduced me to him many years ago where ever you are now old friend I’m sure you are looking down and missing everyone as we all miss you sleep well lots of love ❤️
Sadly, Kevin is no longer with us anymore – hope him and my Dad are reunited and looking down on us. RIP Kevin
We all can’t believe we will never see you again. I know you will be looking down on our boys. Rest in peace Brian. Lots of love xx
Dad, I’m gonna miss tasting and scoring the many single malts we got through. You were my mentor, my friend and an all round great human being. So proud to call you Dad. Always ready to listen and give me advice when needed. Love and miss you so much. You’ll always be in our hearts and will never forget the good times we shared. Going for a curry will never be the same. Until we meet again Dan xx
I have so many memories of trips, days out, holidays and family occasions it’s difficult to know which ones to mention but the ones I think meant the most to you Dad were our trips up Snowdon, our hot air balloon ride, York, Isle of Wight, Ayr, Portsmouth historic dockyard, Warwick castle, Military Odyssey and Harry Potter Studio, there are so many more and I am going to miss going to places with you but the times that we did have together will always be remembered and cherished. I love you so much it hurts that I won’t see your dear face again, but I know we will be reunited in spirit someday so until then it’s byesey bye for now my darling Daddy xx
Brian was such a lovely man, may his memories be carried on by all that got the chance to meet him in their lifetime. Rest easy. X
Thank you for your lovely message Kirsty, you were only little when I used to look after you and it means a lot that you remember my Dad – think we all had a few days out together didn’t we xx
brian was a true gentle man and a man I learned so much from, not a bad word about anyone did I ever hear exit his lips and so humble with it. I am so proud to be able to call you my friend and I miss you now and I will miss you forever until the day we get to meet again . Sleep well Brian xxx
I knew of Brian from years ago through one of his very good friends Terry Warren . Saddened to hear of his passing . Sleep well Brian
Hello Belinda, thank you for your lovely message. I was looking through my Dad’s things and found a picture that Terry drew and some photos. Please let me know if you would like them as a keepsake 01297647205, take care Laura
I’m so very sorry for your loss xxxx
Thank you for your kindness and helping me with your words of wisdom when I was feeling so lost. I will always remember your kindness ❤ love to all of your family and friends xx
Ah my lovely friend – thank you for this message it means a lot to me and it would have meant a lot to my Dad – I remember the big hug he gave you at a time when people were staying away from each other, I would give anything to have one of those hugs right now xx
I worked with Brian in the early 1970’s at DER rose hill. Sadly lost contact . Lovely man a pleasure to work with. So sorry for your loss.
Hello Bob I remember my Dad working at DER – his work van had a push button on the floor which made the wipers work and he told me it was magic – if I waved my hand at the windscreen it would work – I loved it!! Thank you for your kind words and very best wishes to you and your family.
It’s been over a year since you’ve been gone Dad and I miss you every single day, life just isn’t the same without you.
It’s coming up to the second year without you Dad. I’m still not coping well and Christmas seemed empty without you, the rest of the family weren’t here either due to illness. I could picture you enjoying the food and a superb drop of Jack Daniels! The kitchen light was flickering like crazy all day, so I know you were with us in spirit. I miss you and then listen to your voice on the answering machine. I went to Chichen Itza because you told me about the Mayan calendar, you would have loved it… I’ll be doing that trip to Scotland that we were supposed to do together too. Always in my heart and thoughts xx love you xx
