Brian Hugo Christopher Dunne

Brian Hugo Christopher Dunne- an adored husband, father, brother and grandfather.

Brian Hugo Christopher Dunne was born on 17th June 1943 in Dublin, Ireland. He was the second child of three. His elder brother Colm and younger sister Geraldine moved to England with their parents in 1957.

Brian married his wife, Cara, and remained very happily married till the day he died. Brian and Cara had 5 children. Genevieve, Raoul (deceased), Raphael, Achille and Joshua.

Brian ended up aquiring his own business which made contact lenses. He continued to run this until 2002, when due to ill health he had to close the business down.

Brian enjoyed the last years of his life happily retired and making the very most of life. Brian loved to listen to his music. After his family, this was his love in life. He would also enjoy gardening, looking after his dogs, and when the family owned horses, he wasn't shy of mucking in.

Brian was well known for being a character and an amusing man. He always tried to make people happy and had an infectious personality. He was also an excellent story teller, and loved to entertain people with these stories.

Most of all Brian was a true family man. I think it is fair to say, he believed strongly that his purpose in life was to provide for his family. Not just the material things, but most importantly security, loyalty and love. No matter how awful things got, he would fight on to ensure he was looking after his wife and children. Even when he knew he was dieing of cancer, his main concern was his family, not himself.

The world is a sadder place without this wonderful, lovely man who was adored by his family so much.

We lost our dad very quickly. On December 20th 2007, he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

On 1st January 2008 he was taken to hospital as he was having problems walking. He was then admitted to Clatterbridge Hospital as it was discovered his cancer had spread to his spine, which also meant he lost the use of his legs.

Not a man to be knocked easily, Brian remained determined that he would be home again, and that he would be able to walk a little. He never gave up that hope, and even less than 24 hours before he died, he wanted to carry on exercising his legs in the hope that he would walk again some day.

Brian knew he would eventually die of his cancer, but none of us knew it would be so fast. Brian under went treatment at St Johns Hospice and was released from there to be nursed at home.

Brian was home for 10 days.

On 20th March 2008, at 1010 hours Brian passed away peacefully at home with Cara, Raphael, Achille and Joshua with him and knowing his daughter Genevieve and his brother and sister were also trying to be here too. Although they weren't there, it is certain he died with their love also. Roy Orbinson was also playing when he took his last breaths. The song playing at the time was "Falling".

No words can express how much we all miss him. No words can express the shock of having had him taken from us so quickly.

But one thing I think we can all share, is the knowledge that the world is a sadder place without him.

God bless you, we will see you again in time.