Brian Winston Devey

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Brian Devey, surrounded by his wife and daughters at his beloved Lake Bexie home, passed away at the age of 79 following a long and complex health journey.

Born on May 18th, 1947, in Montreal, Brian was the devoted husband of 57 years to Judith (Hopkins), loving father to Robin Burry (Robert), Dawn Kenton (Colin), Dayle McCallum (Jeff), and proud Grampa to Alexander, Olivia, Charlotte, Nolan and Katherine. Cherished brother to Linda Devey (Richard) and the late Donald Devey (Suzanne), longtime friend and brother in-law to Kenneth Hopkins, and playful uncle to Bobby Devey-Bujold, Wendy Hopkins and Kimberley Devey. Beloved son of the late Harry and Jean Devey (Mackenzie).

Brian's greatest passion was his family. He found immense joy in connecting with and supporting his neighbours, community, and friends. His lifelong friendships were a testament to the genuine care and loyalty he demonstrated throughout his life. Brian was known for his humour, kindness, generosity, dedication, determination, and unwavering reliability.

Brian believed deeply in the value of hard work, a principle he lived by throughout his 43 year career in the printing industry. As a highly skilled Embosser, he earned the respect of colleagues while working in Montreal and Ottawa.

Among the many things that brought him happiness were fishing, the challenge of repairing and restoring things, helping neighbours, riding his quad, and using his John Deere tractor around his lakeside property. Brian was devoted to and took great pride in the care of his cherished home at Lake Bexie, a place that brought him peace, happiness, and countless treasured memories.

Brian leaves behind a lasting impression on all who knew him. His humour, warmth, generosity, and willingness to help others touched countless lives. Though he will be deeply missed, his presence will continue to be felt in the stories shared, the lessons remembered, and the love he leaves behind. His legacy of hard work, kindness, and community spirit will endure for generations to come.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the palliative home care team of Argenteuil for their compassionate support, guidance, and kindness during this difficult time.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Roland Ménard Funeral Home, 395 Grace Street, Lachute (Qc) J8H 1M3. Family and friends are invited to gather beginning at 1:00 p.m. The memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian's memory may be made to Myeloma Canada through their donation page, https://support.myeloma.ca/site/Donation or to a charity of your choice.

Forever loved, deeply missed, and fondly remembered.