Brian passed away at home on Tuesday 3rd June 2025, aged 90 years.
A Dear Father to Julie. Father-in-Law to David. Cherished Grandad to Jade and Leah. Adored Great-Grandfather to Heidi, Alby and Baby Fryer. Brother to Barbara.
Brian will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
Brian was a devoted Chester FC fan and he will be greatly missed by everyone at the club.
Funeral Arrangements
Brian did not wish to have a traditional funeral. In keeping with his wishes, a private service will be held.
Messages of Condolence
A man I’ve known since the age of 11.
Hard working kind and devoted to his daughter .
A family man .
A tower of a man !
Rest in peace Brian xx
Jacqueline &Jody Johnson – 13th June 2025
A very kind and lovely gentleman and a dear friend and neighbour for many years.
Rest in peace now Brian and I hope you’re enjoying a chat over a glass of ‘Teachers’ with your Dad!
You will be missed. xxx
Lynn Kelly – 14th June 2025
Thinking of Julie and all the family at this sad time – Uncle Brian was an Usher at our Wedding and cousin of my late Dad and Auntie : he was always a devoted Dad to Julie who along with her family must be devastated – sending love to you all xx
Debbie Green – 14th June 2025
A lovely man who loved nothing more than fish and chips and watching Chester City play!
Loved his family,grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Thinking of Julie and her family at this sad time.
Love Jackie xxx
Jackie – 15th June 2025
Such sad news to hear and we’d like to send our condolences and love to Julie, Dave and all his family !!
Julie adored her Dad and we all know he adored her too as he did his grandchildren and great grandchildren!!
Fly high Bri – RIP Brian , love Sal and family xxxx
Sally – 16th June 2025
What a lovely man Brian was, I remember checking his car insurance each year to check he had a good price, and chatting to him when picking the girls up from school,
He will be sadly missed
RIP Brian x
Amanda Kassab – 16th June 2025
Julie’s dad. Such a lovely man. Sorry for your loss juls and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Xx
Tracy & david flynn. – 16th June 2025
A lovely friend and neighbour for the past 32 years. He’ll be sadly missed.
Thinking of Julie and all the family at this sad time.
RIP Brian
Debbie Hickling – 18th June 2025
A lovely man spent many a Saturday afternoon home & away watching chester R.I.P Brian.
Sylv & Steve – 18th June 2025
Goodnight Brain, you were a big part in my teenage years…. Rest up…. Lots of love xxxx big hugs to you all xxxx
Charlotte x – 18th June 2025
Thinking of Julie and family.Brian was my dads cousin and I enjoyed my chats on the phone with him Lovely chat on 25thmay for Brian’s 90th R I P Brian xxJennifer Hereford.
Brian Williams – 19th June 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news of Julie’s Dad. Thinking of you Julie & all the family , & sending lots of love xx
Jane Stuttard – 22nd June 2025
Thinking of Julie and all the family at this sad time. Brian was such a lovely man me and Adam loved our chats at family party’s you will be missed so very much
Rest in peace Brian xx
Tracey & Adam xx – 22nd June 2025
Will miss you Brian, Thank you for all your words of wisdom over the years. I promise to always do my best for Jade and your Great Grandchildren, I know how proud you were of them all. Rest easy.
Lewis
Lewis – 27th June 2025
The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements for Brian, all enquiries to:
Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors,
14 Queens Park View,
Handbridge,
Chester,
CH4 7BU
(01244) 421 214
