Dorsey: Brian William,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian William Dorsey, who passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on February 10, 2025, at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Jeanette Ellen Dorsey (née Smith). Loving father to Tyler and Taylor Dorsey (Brett Mckinnon). He is now reunited in heaven with his cherished parents, William and Frances Dorsey, and his dear brother, John Bruce Dorsey.
Brian will be fondly remembered by his siblings: Brenda Urbanski (predeceased by Michael), Barry Dorsey (Dee), Bonnie Heydon, Bradley Dorsey (Patty), and Barbara Kowalski (Robert). He will also be dearly missed by his in-laws, Ron and Patricia Smith, as well as his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Sheila Pierce (Tom), the late Karen Brooks (Bob), Carl Smith (Linda Wilton), Ricky Smith (Devon Wall), and Billy Smith (Cathy Norris).
Brian’s memory will live on in the hearts of his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, extended family, and friends.
A private family viewing was be held. A Private Family Graveside Interment Service will be held at Trinity United Cemetery, Beeton on Sunday April 27, 2025. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Beeton Rotary Hall (74 Second Street North, Beeton) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
For those who wish, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada, or the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Private Family Graveside Interment
Trinity United Cemetery
285 Main Street West, Beeton Ontario
Sunday April 27, 2025
Celebration of Life
Beeton Rotary Hall
74 Second Street North, Beeton, ON., L0G1A0
Sunday April 27, 20251:00pm - 3:00pm
Alan and Wendy Masters says
Dear Jenny, and all the family
We are so very sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. Such a great guy with a super smile and friendly way. Take care.
Happy memories
Alan and Wendy Masters ❤️
Kerri-Lyn Haynes (Hill) says
Jenny, Tyler and Taylor, so sorry for the loss of Chunk… our thoughts are with you and your families
Bob McCarthy says
Our most sincere condolences to all of the Dorsey family
Bib and Donna McCarthy
HJV Equipment says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dorsey Family during this hard time.
Taylor, Max, and Boden McClain says
Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Brian. Offering our sympathies to the Dorsey Family. I spent a few years scouting fields for Brian at FS Partners. He always brightened my day when I would cross paths with him in the sprayer. Thinking of you all.
Ralph and Joyce MacKenzie and family says
Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
Wayne and Betty Sutherland says
Sending our sincere condolences to Jenny, Tyler, Taylor, and all of the Dorsey family.
Brian was a great friend and neighbor. Gone from us to soon.
Bob & Marg Milligan & Family says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire
Dorsey Family. Brain will be missed by this community.
Tod McGoey says
My deepest condolences to Jeanette ,Tyler ,Taylor and the whole Dorsey family . It was a pleasure to know Brian for many years. Rest in peace
Mike & Brenda Toutant says
Heartfelt condolences to Brian’s family, friends and loved ones.
Memories are a treasured forever..
Wayne and anne buker says
We our saddened and shocked about Brian’s death we worked for them years ago and just visited bruan in the late summer fall of 2024 rip brian we really liked you and you will be remembered by wayne and I
Don Oram says
Condolences to Dorsey family , found memories of working with boys
John & Cristina Hambly says
Our deepest condolences to the Dorsey Family!
Toni,Gloria During, Cody Crumbie says
Dear Jeanette,Tyler, Taylor and all Dorsey family. So sorry to hear of Brian,s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Raymond Jones says
My deepest condolences to the Dorsey family I’m so sadly moved of my boss who il love Daley who teaches me alot of things since il started working on the farm 2o_21.until 2o_16….
Lorraine D'Alessandro says
Taylor, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Treasure all your precious memories.
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Jeanette, Tyler, Taylor and all the Dorsey family,
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Hoping all your good memories will help you through this very difficult time.
Tony Tomizza says
Our deepest condolences to Jeanette, Tyler, Taylor and entire Dorsey family.
” Chunky” was one of the good guys and will be sadly missed.
Your friends at Dominion Farms
Nino, Tony, Dennie and the gang.
Nino Tomizza says
My deepest condolences to the whole family! Brian was a great guy, hard worker and good family man! Nino Tomizza of Dominion Farms Bradford! R.I.P.
Brad and Ruth Montgomery says
Jenny, Brenda, Barry and Dee, Bonnie, Brad, Patty, Barb and Rob: Thinking of you and your families as you mourn the loss of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Brian will surely be missed by many. Such a great personality!
Leo and Tara McGinty says
Dear Jeanette, Tyler, Taylor and the entire Dorsey family, we were deeply saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May all the good memories help all of you through this difficult time.
Leo and Tara McGinty
Jane Horan says
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Chunky was always smiling and laughing whenever I was at the farm as a child. His laugh was just like his dads and Bill was an amazing person as well. May you rest in the arms of your parents.
Nancy Milligan says
Our heart felt condolences to Jeanette, Tyler, Taylor and the Dorsey family for the deeply sad loss of Brian. He will always be remembered by our family and all who knew him.
Nancy, Mark and Katie Milligan
Barry and Donna Jebb says
Dorsey Family: We are so sorry to hear of Brian “Chunky”’s passing. Have lots of memories growing up in the Tecumseth North area!
Barry & Donna Jebb
Ruth Stamper says
My sincere Condolences to the Dorsey Family. Oh how I enjoyed my many trips to that barn for my fresh vegetables, The many Smiles and Hello’s from the whole family. I will miss you (Chunk). Many Kind thoughts. Ruth Stamper and family.
Lyle and Louise Longhurst says
Jeanette,Tyler,Taylor and the Dorsey family condolences for your loss. Brian had that infectious laugh that he inherited from his dad and loved a good story or joke. Even when Brian was a little guy he loved to be driving some piece of machinery and the last I saw him he was seated on the forklift. Rest in peace my friend.
Vicky Morrison says
Sincere Condolences to the Dorsey family
Betty Anne Rutledge says
My sincere condolences to all the Dorsey family. Love and peace to you all! – Betty Anne and the Broome family.
Shane Coleman says
Jenny,Tyler,Taylor and the Dorsey family
Condolences on the passing of Brian. Many great memories harvesting with the big guy.
RIP Chunk
Mary Lynn Nosad says
Sending my Condolences to the Dorsey families RIP Brian
Peter Harvey says
Our deepest condolences to the Dorsey Family. Peter and Karen Harvey
Paulette Hatch says
Sending our deepest condolences to you Jenny and your kids, and to the big Dorsey family.
From Paulette Hatch and families
Frank Romano says
Fond memories. Frank and Jenny Romano
Glenn Archibald and Amanda Ranby says
Jenn and Family sorry to here about the passing of Brian he will be greatly missed by anybody who knew him
Micheal Thompson says
Sincere condolences to the Dorsey’s family, so sorry for your loss,he will be greatly missed. RIP Chunky #miboss
Brenda Horan says
My deepest sympathy to the Dorsey Family.
Ron & Norma Radyk. says
Our Thoughts Are With Brian,s Family, In Your Many Hours Of Grief And Sorrow. R.I.P. Brian
Bob Matthews says
Gail and I want to extend our sincere condolences to the entire Dorsey family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. RIP Brian
Darlene Cooper says
Condolences to all the Dorsey family – so much time at your home with Brenda during High School. Great memories.
Tom and Gwen Robinson says
Condolences to the Dorsey family.
May your many memories help you through this very difficult time
Bob and Joyce Johnson says
Our deepest sympathy to the Dorsey family.. we shall alway remember his laugh..
Robin & Richard Norcross says
We were so sad to hear. Our deepest condolences. Thinking of all of you.
Pat Shacklady says
Sending sincere condolences to all of the Dorsey family ❤️
Michael McKay says
Sent with Love and Remembrance of Brian. My condolences to the entire Dorsey Family.
Pat Jordan says
Brain we all will miss you terribly. The farm won’t be the same without you running that tow motor with expertise. Thank you for including me and mine with your family. God bless and now rest in peace
Louise Rivett says
My deepest condolences, and my thoughts are with the Dorsey family.
I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.
Rest in Peace Brian (Chunky)
John Poole says
My condolences to Brians family and the Dorsey family.
I have fond memories of working at Dorsey’s and side by side with Brian for many years.
Rona Rempel says
Harry & Rona Rempel
We were so shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. Will miss his smiling face on the forklift when we pick up our vegetables. I always remember Chunk from my high school days driving around in his corvette. A lovely man. Our condolences to the Dorsey family.
Vickie Hutton says
SO sorry for your loss Dorsey family . Was a freind of Karen Brooks For many years.
Jim, Bettyanne, John and Margaret Alexiou says
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Brian had an infectious laugh that would echo throughout the barn every time I would visit him at the farm. God bless you brother.
garry mercer says
We are very sorry to hear about this! I have a lot of memories growing up beside Chunky! Driving by the house and him honking the horn in so many of his cool cars! When you are the kid growing up down the street he was someone to look up too! I would like to say from my family to the whole Dorsey family we are all very sorry for your loss!
The Mercer’s
Bruce & Barb Hawkins says
Our deepest condolences to all the families. So sorry for your loss Bruce &Barb Hawkins
Marc Ronan says
Deepest sympathy to the entire Dorsey family. He will be sorely missed by the Dorsey farming operation and our local community.
Delphine Archibald says
My deepest sympathy to the Dorsey family, He fought a hard battle. Rest In Peace,Brian.