With the heaviest of hearts, we announce that Brian Kenneth Rivest left us peacefully on October 29, 2026 surrounded by his family’s warmth, stories and laughter at the age of 64.
He was the loving Son of the late Gerard and Gerturde Rivest and will be remembered as a dear brother by Yvette Hazzard (late Russ) (late Vince) Cheryl (late Rick) Gisele, Ed Rivest (Connie) Wayne ‘Babe’ Rivest (late Georgina), Michelle Montague (late Keith), Marlene McDougall (John) (late Dennis) Betty, Louise Turner (Steve) He was a very special uncle who will be missed greatly by his many nieces and nephews especially Trevor (Karen), Stacey (Greg), Tyler (Jackie), Ashley (Kin) and their children. Brian enjoyed working as a janitor for Community Living Wallaceburg where his presence will be missed. His family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at CKHA – Chatham 3rd Floor East for the kind, compassionate care given during his final days.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg (519-627-3231) on Tuesday, November 3 from 4-8pm. His Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 12noon at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with burial at Riverview Cemetery to Follow. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider Wallaceburg Community Living, Saint Vincent Food Bank, Cherished stories and tributes may be left for the family at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca.
