Brian Cecil Thurber

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brian Cecil Thurber, 74, of Freeport, NS, announce his peaceful passing on November 1, 2026, after a brief illness. Brian was born in Freeport on March 31, 1952, the seventh child of John Douglas Dyas and Annie Gertrude Thurber. He was a life-long resident of Freeport, where he will be mourned by his many friends and relatives.

Brian was a resident of Tideview Terrace in Digby, N.S. for the past two years, where he enjoyed the excellent care of the staff and especially the meals prepared for him. He was a graduate of Islands’ Consolidated School in 1970. In his earlier life, he was employed at Connors Brothers Fish Plant in Freeport, D.B. Kenney Fish Plant in Westport, and with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways. For many years, he was a member of the Freeport Church. He was also a member of Freeport Legion, Branch #92 where he enjoyed playing pool and arguing about hockey with his friends. He was passionate about hockey and was a lifelong proud Boston Bruins fan. Brian loved music and spent many happy hours listening to his extensive collection of music albums of many genres. In his earlier years, he enjoyed sharing his music collection as a DJ for Legion functions.

He was predeceased by his parents, Doug and Gertude; his infant brother, Dale; his sisters, Marjorie, Linda and Meredith; his nephews, Joseph, Laurie and Randy; as well as great-niece, Ebony; and great- nephews, Andrew and Garrett.

Brian is survived by his siblings, John (Kathy), Thelsa (Alton), Vicky (Daniel), Trudy, Dawn, Jane (Jesse) and Luanne (Randall); as well as many nieces and nephews, and their families.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Freeport Baptist Church, with Craig Glavin officiating. Interment will be in the Brookside Cemetery. A reception following the service will be held at the Freeport Fire Hall.

Donations in memory of Brian can be made to Freeport Baptist Church, Freeport Fire Hall or Freeport Legion. Arrangements entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com