Dear Janet and Family

We are so truly sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. He willed be very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.

Terry and Judy Morgan

Our sincere condolences. We looked forward to seeing him every Tuesday for fire practice, and at the entrance to every Fireman’s Breakfast at the fire hall next door….he always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.

Max and Julie Appleman

I was so very sorry to hear of this sad news. Brian was a great neighbour for many years and he helped me out on a number of occasions. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with the family at this time.

Dear Janet and family

Words cannot express the lost of this wonderful man, husband, father, papa and Fire Chief. Our community will not be the same without Brian in it. He had so many friends and will truly be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy of your loss and know that we are all thinking of you and your family during this time.

Janet, Brad, Tina, Mike, Ashley & Jenn and family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time, please know our prayers are with you and may you find comfort in your memories.
All the best,
Nancy, Craig Boxer & Family

janet and family,

just heard the news, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was always busy! usually had a smile on his face,the community has lost someone very special.

Janet, Mike, Jen, and Brad, our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. He will truly be missed by all. He was always kind and friendly, he always put a smile on my face when I saw him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care.
Natalie, Jeff, Haley and Hanna Lingier

Janet & family
So so sorry to hear of Brians passing. He was an amazing young adult & person all around. We have a lot of OLD memories. Cherish all your memories. Love Bruce & Donna

Janet,Mike,Jenn,Brad so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing the town sure has loss a good guy. keep the memories close to your heart he will truly be missed by all. love the Smiths

Janet and Family

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Brian.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family at this difficult time.

Tracy, Cora and Denise

Brad , Tina & Family
I am so very sorry for your great loss . God’s Blessing to you and your family .

We are so very sorry to hear about Brian. Words can’t express how wonderful of a man he was. His presence has already been missed at the park and it will never be the same there without him. We will think of him often and miss him dearly.

Love to all of you.
Jason, Kerri, Tayler, Mitchell, Jackson, Avery and of course Sebastien!

Our hearts are breaking for you and your family.
He was a wonderful person and a true hero.

Heartbroken to hear of Brian’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all….our community has lost a truly wonderful man…..

Janet & family:
I was sad to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a great neighbor to Mom and Tom. I remember a few years ago, Tom went to Florida and I stayed with Mom. A major snow storm blew in, and the driveway had at least 2 feet of snow overnight. Yikes! The next morning, Brian arrived with his snow blower and a smile, to rescue the damsels in distress! Brian was a thoughtful friend, who will be missed.

We have lost a valuable and extremely well respected man in Spanky. He was a great person and did so much for our community. Our heartfelt condolences to his family.

Our heart goes out to the Ankers/Smith families, and the members of the Lucan/Biddulph Fire Department, always such a gentlemen and a kind soul our community has lost a good man, Frank and Dianne Dietrich

Janet, Brad, Mike, Jenn and all family members,

I was shocked today to hear of Brian’s passing. When I think of Brian, I think of his smiles and laughter, positive energy and being an all around great guy. My heart goes out to all of you through this difficult time. He will be truly missed by everyone!

Marianne Mitchell

Brad, Tina, and the entire Anker’s family,, Our hearts are saddened to hear about Brian’s sudden passing. Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry up, the smiles fade away, but the memories last forever.. Hugs to you all.

Dear Janet and Family

We are saddened to hear about the loss of Spanky. He certainly will
be missed by many. Please except our condolences at this difficult
time. You are in our thoughts day.

Cathy and Bruce.

Chief Ankers will be missed not only by his family and friends, but also by his colleagues in Fire Services & Emergency Management. My sincere condolences,

Bettina Weber
Community Emergency Management Coordinator
Middlesex County

Our condolences to your family. Kevin spent many years with Spanky on the Lucan fire department. He will be greatly missed. Kevin will cherish all the memories they shared together.

Very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. It is said that these are our golden years but seems like as time goes on too many friends and family pass on with out the opportunity to enjoy. Although it has been a number of years since we talked my memories are of fond times. My condolences to all.

brian was a great man who will be greatly missed sorry for your loss

Janet and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Spanky’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by many for his friendliness and kind nature. He was a great person!

Janet, Brad, Tina, Mike, Ash, Jenn and Linda
My heart breaks for all of you and your families for the loss of such a great man, he will be dearly missed by so many. Our deepest condolences xo

Ryan, Ellie and Jamie Harris

Spanky was a man among men. God must have needed another Angel.

Janet & Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

So sorry for your loss, he was just in my office a few weeks ago laughing and telling stories. He is a great man and I will miss his smiling face.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We are so fortunate to have met such a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by many. Sending hugs your way from Nova Scotia. God bless xoxo

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Brian was a very kind man who always had a smile on his face. He will be truely missed in the community.

Mike (Roscoe) and Tammy Holden

Todd & I are very sadden by the news of Brian’s passing. We have many lovely memories of him over the years were neighbours. He was a lovely, kind and generous man.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Celina, Todd, Amelia, Keira and Ellie Bender

Janet and Family,
My heart is very heavy with this sudden news. It was just a couple months ago Mom and I ran into you both and had a nice chat. A lot of memories come to mind. I truly hope you are able to find peace in your hearts and minds. May God bless Brian and watch over all of you at this difficult time.

Janet & Family- Words cannot begin to express the sorrow we feel with the loss of Brian. We will miss him dearly and extend our loving arms around all of you during this difficult time. Please know we are here for you for anything that you may need.
Love to all

Janet and family,

Sending thoughts and prayers your way at this difficult time. Spanky, will be fondly remembered by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Keep your fond memories close.

Rick and Ginette Gwalchmai

in the short 7 years that I have known all of you guys, i realize how great a person Brian was. He will be truly missed by everyone that has ever met him.

My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Spanky, I will have many memories of a great man. He will truly be missed around the community and fire hall serving up breakfast and keeping those boys in line. Lucan truly lossed a local hero.

Janet and family; We were so shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. He had such a passion for the Fire department, and his family. It is a great loss. Our thoughts are with you.

To the whole Ankers family, my heart breaks for you all. I know that no words can help at a time like this but know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Seek comfort in each other. xoxo
Michelle St.Onge-Mitchell (Minky)

Our community has lost one of its leaders. Our condolences to the Ankers family.

Janet and Family:

Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We’ll always remember Brian’s infectious smile.

Janet and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy, can’t believe he’s gone, he will certainly be miss by the community , as firefighter and chief , a amazing bowler and most of all as a good friend with a smile on his face whenever you met him, RIP Brian

Dear Janet, Brad, Mike, Jenn, Linda and families

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could have gotten to know Brian better and much longer. The times we were together will be remembered proudly and often. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish so much I could be there one more time. Rest in Peace cousin.

Love Mel

Janet & Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Treasure all the memories.

We were truly shocked to hear of Brians passing. He was such
a asset to the community of Lucan-Biddulph and especially the
years of dedication to the L-B fire dept working up the ranks. We
have lost a great man and will also be sorely missed amongst
our annual fishing crew. Cherish all the good memories. God
Bless.

Dear Janet and family.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace and

comfort in the memories you have made together over the years.

Remember him always and he will be with you in your heart forever

and always. He will be missed by many.

Al and Wendy

Our condolences to the Ankers/Smith families. Brian was a huge part of the Lucan community, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Janet and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He will be truly missed. Our heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family.

Harry & Judy

Janet and Family.

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. We know Brian will dearly be missed by your family and all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. Keep his memories alive and he will always be with you.

Dear Janet, Brad Mike and Jen and family,

When we moved to Lucan 12 years ago Brian was the first person to welcome us to the town. He was the best neighbour anyone could hope for. He always had that ready smile and a wave and truly cared for each person that he met.

Our heart goes out to all of you as somehow you try to learn to live in a world without Brian- Lucan has lost a great person- but Brian’s good will- will shine for ever and ever

Tony & Judy White

Dear Janet and family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Brian’s passing.Our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Lucan has lost a real treasure. Tim Hortons cookie days won’t be the same without his smiling face.you are in our thoughts and prayers..
George and Jeanett Wood

Dear Brad, Tina and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Dave Desjardine and family
Stephen Township Fire Department

It is impossible to express in words the sheer sadness we all feel losing such an amazing man who obviously touched so any lives. To be able to say we found a great friend in Brian will help ease the sorrow, and the memories will help us smile again if not today, but tomorrow. To Janet and the rest of the family, find strength in the arms of all of those who loved him, and we hope you too can smile soon knowing you were so blessed to have had this man in your life!
All our love, the Wollistons.

Dear Janet and family

Brian was a great person and was always smiling , we will always miss him. My thoughts are with your family at this time

To Janet and family and Linda,
We are so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. It does not seam possible. I just saw him on the street a few weeks ago. We are all going to miss his great smile and friendly hello.
Evlyne and Harvey

Our thoughts and Prayers to the family !
We got to know Brian from his friendly smile and personality,
at the trailer … We will miss talking to him as he walked by our site …

Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Edward & June

Janet, Brad, Mike, Jenn & Families –

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Please accept our sincere condolences. May you find comfort knowing that Brian touched so many lives in our community. His service to Lucan Biddulph was greatly appreciated. Lucan just lost another fine leader.
Jim and Helen

Janet and family. We are so sorry and shocked to hear of Brians passing. He has been a close friend for forty plus years and will be greatly missed.

Dear Janet and family,We are so very sorry to hear of theloss of Brian, he was a great friend ,on the golf coarse,and at the bowling alley,he will be very missed,Are prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Dear Janet, Brad, Mike, Jenn, and families,

We are truly shocked and deeply sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our sincere condolences go out to the Ankers/Smith families.

Janet and family sorry to hear about Spanky, will surely be missed a lot of happy memories to remember him!

Such a shock, our condolences to all his family and the many people he knew from the Lucan area.

Janet ,Brad ,Mike ,Jen and Families,

We were shocked when we heard about Brian’s passing. Lucan has lost a well liked and well respected member of the Community. He will be missed by many but no one will feel the pain more than you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dennis and Cindy White

Janet, Brad , Mike and Jenn and family, We would like to send our sincere condolences at this sad time. Brian was such a gentle and smiling soul. He will be missed in our great community. Just one of those great people you always get a smile and wave from. Wayne and Judy Darroch

Janet,

It’s evident by the wonderful messages posted here that Brian left a lasting impression on everyone he met, he was a very kind man. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during what I know is an extremely difficult time.

Lisa Lattamore

Janet, Brad, Mike, Jenn & Families Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Wayne, Julie, Dylan & Emily Pryce

Janet and family…… So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this sad time.

So sorry to hear about Brian. He will truly me missed at the campground.

Dear Janet and family,

We were so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a great man who will be greatly missed.

Janet & Hank Arnold

Dear Janet and family, Sorry to hear about Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you. All your memories will keep him there beside unseen. Your cousin Dianne

We are so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great friend and always had a smile and a helpful hand. I will miss our 2nd avenue walks at the trailer with our straggler Brian bringing up the rear. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Ankers Family,

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Brian. His loss brings tears to our eyes and an ache in our hearts for your family. He was a nice man, always kind, happy, and willing to help out. We will miss seeing his smiling face and wave as he greeted you where ever you seen him around town, as well as at the Fireman’s breakfasts. Your family is in our thoughts and in prayers during this difficult time.

Allen & Julie Rollings and family

Janet, Brad, Mike, Jenn and Families

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad and difficult time. Brian was a great guy and will be missed. Dave enjoyed working with Brian at Middlesex County and with the fire department.

I am so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Janet, please know that your former co-workers are with you at this difficult time.

Leigh Robert

So sorry to hear of your loss! Lucan has lost a great man. Keep the good memories close as they will comfort you.

Brian was a great guy. I have worked with him for many years on various emergency calls. He was extremely helpful with a very positive optimistic attitude. Brian was always in there, hands on,helping out. Often he was one of the first firefighters to show up on most calls. It was a great pleasure to have known him. His devotion and dedication to our community will never be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathy to the Ankers/Smith family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Brad,Tina and families we are thinking of all of you during this time know we are here for you . Share many stories of your Dad and cherish the memories you have together.

It is clear that the entire Lucan -Biddulph community is feeling the pain of your terrible loss. Brian made such a positive impression on everyone who had the good fortune to know him. It has been my (Linda) sincere good fortune to have worked with him in training at the fire department for many years. There is a hole in the world tonight, that will never be replaced. Deepest sympathy to Janet and his whole family who have the greatest loss of all. We all hold you in our hearts.

It has been my great good fortune ( Linda ) to have worked with Brian in fire department training for many years. It is such a huge loss to the entire community and such a shock to contemplate his absence. He was a very special man and will be missed so very much. Deepest sympathy to Janet and family. We hold you all in our hearts.

Dear Janet and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. He was a great golfer, fisherman and friend. We will always have great memories of this super guy. Be strong and God bless you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We are so fortunate to have met such a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by many. Sending hugs your way from Nova Scotia. God bless xoxo

Love from Collette & Scott Brown

We’re so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. His smile was always such a welcome whenever we happened to see him in Lucan. He always stopped to chat and we’ll miss his presence when we’re over that way again. Lucan has lost a great member of the community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Brian would always make a point of stopping at our lot to ask how my Brian was doing.

Janet and family words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel upon hearing of Brian’s passing. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
We were fortunate to have had Brian as a friend for over forty years.
Our hearts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill and Judy

Janet and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. What a shock!
He was so respected as one who cared about his community. May the support of friends help to ease your pain.

When someone passes they may be missed because they were a great family man, they were citizens who contributed to their community, they were a friend you could count on or they were a good natured man who could make you laugh. Spanky was one of those rare gems who fit into all of these categories. Janet and Family our hearts go out to you as we share your grief.

To the Anker family my deepest sympathy as he was a great fireman and will be deepestly missed. Treasure the memories. May he rest in peace. Mary Brintnell

My prayers are with Brian’s family and all his friends. I had the pleasure of working with Brian at the Middlesex County road department when we were both young. His positive attitude and happy disposition made everyone’s day better. Later when I returned to Middlesex, I was happy to see Brian at the City of London and the Lucan Fire Department.

A few words for Brian and Family

So sorry to hear the loss of your husband,father and friend
your legacy will stay with all of us, this will never end.

A smile to light up any room and a great friend to have.
you will be missed by all that know you especially 2nd ave.

Mike George and family.

Janet, Brad, MIke and Jenn,

To you and all of your family I send my sincere sympathy. I was very shocked to hear of Brian’s death. May God give you strength and peace at this time of extreme sadness. I keep all of you in my prayers as you walk this journey. Please remember that although Brian is no longer with you here on earth, your relationship with him does not end, it merely changes. The memories that you have are yours to cherished for ever. God bless you all.

Blessings,
Rev. Sue+

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May wonderful memories comfort you at this sad time.

Thinking of you. Sorry we can’t be there in your time of sorrow.

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Brian’s passing.
He had such an infectious smile and the gift to be a friend to all who knew him.
Brian was such a great family man and a tremendous asset to the community. It was a pleasure to work with him the past few years.

Janet & Family,

We are so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Janet, Brad, Tine, Mike, Ashley, and Jenn our hearts ache for your loss. Hold close to each other and hoping you find some comfort in your treasured memories. You are in our thoughts.

Janet and family

Kim and I are very sad to hear that Brian passed away. We still remember some great times of our younger years together with Brian & Janet that can never be taken away Those Irish 9 camping trips were fantastic. Brian always had a great sense of humor and was willing to help anyone at any time. Our condolences goes out to Janet and your the family.

Sincere sympathy to the Ankers family. Our prayers are with you and yours.

Janet, Mike, Brad and Jenn and familys
We are very saddened by the sudden passing of Brian, I do recall the Thursday night bowling, the Fireman’s breakfast, and the always friendly smile… every time you would greet him.
He truly was a genuine pillar of the community and was a honour to have known him.
Our thoughts are with you all.. at this difficult time.

Pat & Rita Holland

Janet and family
Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Brians passing. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Keep all the good memories close, may they help you all through all the tough times ahead.

Just browsed through the pictures here and Brian’s love of his family & his community genuinely shine out from the pics. Our deepest condolences for your loss -we will hold you all in our thoughts & prayers.

Dear Janet
I am saddened to hear of your loss.
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

To the Ankers families, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Brian always had a smile, was a sincere, friendly helpful person and he made our community a much better place by his presence. Brian was bowling at the Lucan Bowling Lanes when Don bought the lanes 39 years ago, and was still there when Don retired 4 years ago. Spanky always had a hand shake and a smile when he came through the door. He will be missed and always will be in our memories.

Dear Janet and family and Linda,
We were very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a great neighbour who helped us out this summer and we so appreciated it! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Take Care,
Christine Stutt and Rob Dubie

Janet and extended family
Our sympathys to ALL of you.
Your loss is being felt by the whole community.
Brian always had a smile, a kind word and big heart.
Our thoughts and prayers to eveyone who feels this loss, but most of all to the family, the firemen and close friends.

Dear Janet and Family

We were so sorry to hear about Brian’s passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will certainly be missed by all.

Dear Janet and family and Linda,

Please accept my condolences on Brian’s passing. As my sister Christine has said, Brian was a great neighbour who helped my family on several occasions this summer. We appreciate it very much!

Last March, I had the opportunity to meet Brian again for the first time in a decade while helping my sister and brother-in-law prepare our parents’ home for sale. Brian was quick with his words of greeting as well as with the smile for which he is well-known!

Wishing you comfort and fond memories at this difficult time.

Tim Stutt (Ottawa, Ontario)

We are so sorry for your loss, Are thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Janet and ALL of your family as well as Brian’s Firehall Family

May your pain be comforted with all of the outpouring of support and fond memories of Brian. Everyone has such great memories of him in your home and family setting, at the bowling alley and at the firehall. He touched us all.

It is so fitting that Brian’s funeral service is on 9/11 since it has become such a memorable day to honour all firemen who are there for us all.

Brian taught everyone that when times get tough, the tough keep on going. Brian will forever be a part of everyone in the Lucan community.

Janet and Family-We are so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing-Our thoughts and Prayers are with you!!

Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Brian was a wonderful person and will be remembered fondly.

Janet – so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing.Many fond memories of all those years ago. May the love and support of family and the whole community help carry you through these difficult days.

Dear Janet,Brad Mike. And Jenn
So saddened at Brian’s passing. You and the entire community have had a great loss. Our deepest sympathy at this time and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb and Bruce

Dear Janet and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Brian. Please know that we are thinking of you.

Barry & Wendy

Dear Janet and Family
Sorry to here of a great man has left use. Which he always but everyone a head of him self. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and the family. Jen. I’m with you at this sad time.
Joan and Bob Finkbeiner

Extending our sympathy to the family during this time of sadness. May the Lord comfort you and give you His peace.

Dear Janet and Family

I was so saddened to hear of your loss Janet. Brian will certainly be missed in our community. I keep thinking of the days when you used to babysit my kids many years ago and Brian would come over to help or should I say come over to see you! May all the wonderful memories of your life with Brian give you the strength in your journey without Brian.
God Bless you and your family.

Dear Janet & Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brian!
Thinking of you’s all at this very sad time. Cherish all those precious memories, they will always be in your hearts…

Marilyn Lightfoot

Our deepest condolences. May you find comfort in your memories and each other. Brian always had a smile for all and will be greatly missed.

We haven’t been on Second Ave for 15 years now. But all of our great memories there include Brian, Janet and all of their family.

Our very sincere condolences to the family and everyone who knew Brian.

To the Ankers and Smith families,
We were so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was such a friendly, wonderful family man who left a legacy of caring and dedication to Lucan and the people he touched. He will be missed!

We were so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a great tribute to his parents,who were also great community people. Brian and his talent’s passed on to his own family, who I am sure will keep the community spirit alive. Stay strong Janet and family,you all have what it takes,you have been set a sample to live by.We are so grateful for people like Brian,to short but certainly left his footprint.