Bryan Ernest Woollett

The family of Bryan Woollett is saddened to announce his passing on December 17, 2024 at the age of 76 Years. Bryan was born in Edmonton to father Wilfred Woollett and mother Ethel. He lived his teenage years in the 60's and spent a considerable amount of this time acquiring and sprucing up various vehicles with his buddies You could easily describe Bryan as a quiet, friendly, polite fellow, mainly keeping to himself and avoiding the spotlight whenever possible. He was economical with his words and was happy to observe social gatherings from a safe distance, engaging in pleasantries and small talk when prompted. This isn’t to say that a younger Bryan wasn’t totally innocent of intentionally instigating the occasional verbal tussle among some or all family and extended family members in the vicinity. All of which he found extremely comical, evidenced by a mischievous grin and obvious satisfaction at being the catalyst of such mayhem. These events were thankfully rare however, and generally our oldest brother was resigned to a more congenial friendly demeanour. Bryan worked in a number of different jobs during his work life, such as driver and service technician at Edmonton Transit and fleet truck service manager at CARA Flight Kitchen at the Edmonton International Airport. He shared his life with his long-time spouse, Bernadette (Bernie) Hrynyk, until her passing in 2012 after 30 years together. And where you found Bryan during this time, you’d also find his constant companion German Shepherd canine buddy ’Shadow’ close by. Following Bernie’s passing, and until his death Bryan (after losing Shadow to old age) was content to live alone along with canine partner 'Sheena' for company, maintaining his home and yard and visiting with neighbours and family from time to time. He talked about moving to the Okanagan Valley to be closer to his brothers and mother, but the relocation never materialized. That little house in Edmonton’s west end was his home, that’s where his life and memories were and that’s where he would stay. Rest in peace Bryan. Bryan was predeceased by his cherished Mother, Ethel Wood (by only one day); spouse Bernadette (Bernie) Hrynyk, Father Wilfred Woollett and stepfather Harris S. Wood. Bryan is survived by his siblings: sister Jane Zavierucha (Fred), brother Gordon Woollett (Jan), and brother Wayne Woollett, Stepson Dean Hrynyk, and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Many thanks to Bryan’s friends and neighbours who very kindly kept a close eye on him, ensuring he was managing ok in his last few years.

Bryan Ernest Woollett

August 22, 1948 - December 17, 2024