Bernard “Brian” King

Bernard (Brian) King, aged 92, of Pickering, Ontario

Brian passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, in the wonderful care of the team at the Village of Miller’s Creek Long-Term Care facility. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Emma) for 68 years and the devoted father of Maria (Tony), Gerard and Patricia (Chris). He was a proud Pop to his grandchildren Christine (David), Stephen (Mariya), Brendan, Sarah (Charlie), Kevin, Christopher, Sean, Rachel, Kristen, Erin and Matthew, and his great-grandchildren Colin, Layla, Colt and Oakley. He will be sadly missed by his sister Margaret, his nieces and nephews, and the loving extended family and friends who accompanied him along his journey.

Brian was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 24, 1934, and grew up in a large, energetic family with seven brothers and four sisters. In 1972, he immigrated to Canada with his wife Emma and their three children to provide a better life for his family. His life was marked by hard work, integrity and unwavering devotion to Emma and their family. A devout Roman Catholic, Brian attended Mass daily and was devoted to praying the Holy Rosary. Throughout his life, he served in several ministries, including the Rosary Apostolate and the Knights of Columbus, and donated generously to many charities.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the amazing Complex Continuing Care team on the fourth floor of Lakeridge Health Whitby (Gordon Street). The team took excellent care of Brian for four months before his move to the Village.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering, Ontario, on November 19 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Whitby, Ontario.

Reception:
Thursday November 19 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Magwyers Pub
105 Bayly St. W
Ajax, Ont

If you are unable to come in person to the funeral Mass on Thursday November 19 2026, at St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church at 10:30 am, please click the link below to join the family live: (link to come)

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Mass intentions offered at the parish of your choosing or a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Brian.