Sarah McLoughlin, Brian's wife, passed away on February 10th. We have a memorial website for Sarah at https://www.forevermissed.com/mary-allison-sarah-mcloughlin/about. Please visit and sign the condolence page there for Sarah. thank you.

I was just speaking of Mr. MCL today! So many fond memories of him - Lee and I remain forever grateful for all he did for us as our lawyer (Pro Bono).  The best part was the friendship that we developed with him and Sarah in the following years. Mr. MCL - a true gentleman and friend. 

Hi Sarah, This just came up on my computer. My goodness so many years since we were kids. do you remember when you and I drove to Halifax rom Ottawa. We were 16 or 17 and the winters at Stadacona. I live near Sidney 48 years now. Am coming to Vancouver next week the 16 Oct. any chance of getting together? 250-652-2079

Sarah, Margo & Michael,

 Lee and I are thinking of you on this 3rd year anniversary of your husband and fathers passing.

Character, determination, perseverance, humour, zeal, loyalty, obstinacy, dash, a fighter, honourable, righteous. Brian McLoughlin.

So many points of intersection: Oak Bay, St. Michael's School, law, litigation, Lawrence and Shaw, then the cottage by the sea for a visit or two.

A remarkable man, a memorable man, an honorable man, a good man.

My colleagues and I, all formerly associates at Lawrence and Shaw in the latter stages of his career, remember Brian well and fondly and honour his memory.

Thought of Brian yesterday, while remembering an adventure toward Margo's garden, where I first properly met Brian as an adult. I arrived in Comox unexpectedly, hitch-hiking from the east coast without a penny, and surprised the family who, returning home in the early evening found me walking toward them from the perennials. We had a great three day visit at Foxglove Farm. As a child the nuts of Foxglove Farm of made their way east in Christmas boxes. The bolts were of were to become apparent. With Brian there were rapid, intense question and answer periods and an array of rigorous regimes with varying degrees of transparency. You may not know there is an airport in Campbell River. Brian found a flight through Vancouver to Halifax from there, to my surprise, dropped me off and sent me on my way. That summer marked the start of something, a connection I suppose, that set the tone for twenty years of frank exchanges, said straight out from the brave part of one's heart. Love to you all. Lucy

Our family always enjoyed seeing Brian at The Alders on Vancouver Island. We would spend beach time with the children in early years, and in later years, Sarah and Brian often came down to visit. My husband Peter enjoyed many lively political discussions with Brian. He was such an intelligent man with a sense of humour as well. I know he is missed by many.
Helen McDonald

Although Brian is no longer physically present, the eight decades of our shared experiences provide indelible memories.

Lee and I have been thinking a great deal of Brian lately, remembering how generous he was to us of his time, legal skills and knowledge. He really cared about others, especially "the little guy".
We miss him dearly. 

Debra and Lee Jensen

Thinking of you all Mike, Margot and Sarah... Your dad was a great friend of my dad Tony Bull. Brian will never be forgotten.

to Sarah, our condolences, sympathy and love from Lis and David

Today is Dad's birthday. He would have been 87 years old. I have added two photos to the collection. 1973 headshot. Photo of Sarah's painting of his first racing car - Bob Trickett's formula V.

Final additions to this website are in the story of the joint internment on July 23rd, 2014. Also, I have added the Order of service and reading for the graveside internment service for brothers John and Brian McLoughlin.

My belated condolences to the McLoughlin family. I enjoyed working with Brian when I was Regional Director of the Canadian Unity Council from October 2001- December 2004. My sympathies and with fond memories...

Sarah, Margo, Michael and family,
Thank you for putting together this website and for the moving memorial service last week. The love and support that I received from Brian over the past several years has been much appreciated and will be forever missed.
Much love, Susan (Brian's niece)

Brian had a lively puckish sense of humour that I always enjoyed. He was fun to be with and always came out with something unexpected. Bears in the hazelnut trees notwithstanding, he gave the impression of delighting in a problem because overcoming it gave him a chance to exercise his ingenuity. He and Sarah were very generous. The world will be less without him.

My heart felt condolences to Brians family. Its hard to lose a loved one. Brian was my landlord at the Foul Bay House in Victoria. My wife and I have been renting the suite on the main floor for two years now.
I enjoyed Brians quick wit, and his stubborn refusal to back down. Refreshing in this day of No conflict at any cost.  He was always ready to tussle intellectually and he was Great verbal jouster!  He will be missed.

I have added the Order of Service and the text of the eulogies presented by Michael and Margo McLoughlin to the His Life section plus the readings by Stephanie Walker (nee McLoughlin) and Sam McLoughlin Thank you to everyone who came to the Memorial service. It was a great comfort to see so many family and friends there.

As a lawyer Brian was both an elegant gentleman and a fierce advocate.
He remained a mentor to me throughout my career as a lawyer following my articles at Lawrence and Shaw.
As a person Brian possessed the qualities of decency, integrity,fairness as well as a special passion for linguistic equality throughout Canada.
I will especially miss our summer visits to the farm at Williams Beach and the joy we experienced together watching Formula 1 Grand Prix races.
Our sincere condolences to Sarah, Mike, Margo

June-22-14
My wife, Gudrun, and I are very sad to hear of Brian's passing. He was great company to be with and was able to talk with a great deal of enthusiasm on so many topics. I particularly enjoyed our chats about motor racing as he had once been a driver himself. We send our sympathy and best wishes to Brian's loving family.

David Jensen, London, England

June-22-14
We were the fortunate recipients of Brian's (or Mr. McLoughlin as Debra always insisted on calling him) "pro bono" legal work, as we were the "little guy" and he took us under his wing. It was not an easy case and consumed many hours. The odds were stacked against us but Brian, the legal champion he was, would not relent stating "Justice must be done". In the end we succeeded. During that case we began our longtime friendship and he will be forever in our hearts and thoughts.

We last visited Brian several weeks ago at South Granville Park Lodge, meeting his daughter Margo for the first time. Brian was in fine spirits and we shared much laughter and memories.

We will truly miss our annual Christmas get-togethers, where Debra ensured that Brian would be fixed for chocolate for the coming months.

Brian was a true gentleman of the highest order, and it was our privilege to know him over the last two decades. He always spoke most highly of Sarah and his family.

Our sincere condolences to Sarah and the rest of the family. Please know that we, along with others, considered him a great man.

Lee & Debra Jensen, Vancouver, British Columbia

Good By to you and brother John
Brother Bill

I could always count on an annual conversation with Brian over issues concerning the state of the nation, and his passionate interest in federalism. It's people like Brian, who take an interest in such issues, that are the glue that hold Canada together. A great, longtime friend of our family, our condolences to Sarah, Mike, and Margo and family.

Good By Brian
Brother Bill

My condolences go out to Sarah and family.
I only knew Mr. McLoughlin for a brief 3 or 4 days and I thought to myself he is a interesting character.
Take care.

I am so sorry to hear that John McLouhgin died too. My sincere condolences, how heart wrenching for you to lose two family members in a matter of weeks.  I remember John coming in to visit Brian many times at Lawrence & Shaw in the 11 years I was there. Sincerely, Rosalind

My condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss.

More sad news. Brian's brother John McLoughlin just passed away yesterday in Victoria. Our family shares the sorrow of John's family. Brian and John were very close. It is so sad to lose both of them in the space of three weeks.

Conversations during many afternoon teas and shared anniversary dinners revealed a Brian of honor, integrity and humor. His passionate belief in the place of Quebec in Canada was unshakable. Brian would drive 500 miles in his beloved Porsche to contest a speeding ticket just for the excuse to drive. He often won. Chocolate was his weakness.
He is much missed by Claire an I.

While I have not seen Brian in many years I always had fond memories of my interactions with him as a fine gentleman and inspiration to me then as a young lawyer. RIP Brian.

Brian's passing has left a gap in many lives.
For years we were neighbours and door step flyer and "Courier" removers when the McL's went to the "farm" or Hawaii. We enjoyed many a cup of tea, wide ranging exchange of views, and neighbourhood news updates.
Cars too were a shared interest and we made some enjoyable sunny day drives during Brian's recent illness.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Sarah and family.
Pat and Mike

So sorry to hear the news about Brian. He was a great racer and did so much for the sport. He is missed.
Roger Salomon and the members of META

I remember my first collaboration with Brian - the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association at Vancouver in 1968. We were members of a four person panel chaired by John Turner. The subject was Quebec and the importance of the French Language to the Canadian Federation. Brian spoke effectively in French for part of his remarks.

I suspected that he had been taking lessons in preparation for the event. . That would be Brian: whatever he decided to do he would commit heart and soul to the project. 

This long ago event established a friendship to complement the kindness and grace of his wife, my cousin, Sarah. 

My wife, Marg Anne, and I will keep in touch with Sarah and the McLoughlin family.
Peter Jones

I am glad my dad was there to look after Brian when he had his appendicitis and I am sure he is now going wheel to wheel with PLN

Working in the litigation dept. at L&S was always exciting with Brian around. I was a young legal sec and was fascinated by his work and how everyone respected him. When I named my daughter, Briana, he came up to me and said, "Oh, you named your daughter after me, how wonderful" and he laughed and walked away. He was a kind man and I will always remember him. Rest in Peace Mr. McLoughlin.

My encounters with Brian were primarily as a young opponent.
He treated me with the same respect (and determined opposition) as he would any senior lawyer. He was always kind to me and interested in how I was making out as a young lawyer.

Brian, you were the definition of a true partner in the old (and best) professional sense of the word. Thank you.

Our condolenses Sarah and family. Many beach memories of Brian, he will me missed, but never forgotten. 
Harley and Janet Carter and family Merville, BC

Living out in the country, we could always count on tea next door with Brian and Sarah to have lovely greetings and to have usually a chat about politics, books, history, the environment, and even the definition of a word. Brian was enlightening but was always interested in the lives of others as well, no matter what profession.
We hope to visit the fabulous gardens again; a testament to the love of the land and to hard working folks
We send our condolences Sarah
Sheila, Neil, Sophie - now in Edm, AB

Brian May you win many races where you are now. You were an inspiration on the track. A dedicated and talented driver.
My sympathy to you Sarah and your family.
Love Bill King.

Farewell Brian we will miss you. On behalf of SMUS I thank you for your generous support of our Quebec Exchange Program. Countless students of ours traveled to La Belle Province to gain an understanding of the province's role within Canada. All who traveled came home with great memories and supported Brian's view of Canada.

I had the pleasure of building a home next door to Brian on Cypress street. He made sure we stayed in line :) We had our differences during construction however we found it within ourselves to shake hands when the project was complete. In the end we found a true common interest in cars. Farewell Brian. I am a better person for having met you.

I am so sorry for your loss Sarah
Troy Van Vliet

My memory of Brian goes back to my articling days - way back in the50s.He was a great guy then and remained so. I worked, in later years, at the firm and my favourite of the firm was Brian.
I was terribly shocked and sad to read that Brian was gone. My deepest condolences to Sarah and the children.

I am in shock to hear such a sad news reaching me tonight. I lighted a candle for Brian. I am thinking about Sarah, their children and grandchildren.

I knew Brian on our legal battle with LSI Logic. Brian, David Martin (then representing CP Pension and I were on the Minority Shareholders Committee fighting for our rights. It was a case of David versus Goliath. Many didn't think we stood a chance against a big US corporation. I watched how Brian and David managed the case with admiration. Three years later, we had a settlement for all the minority shareholders. Brian truly is a "bulldog McLoughlin".

My deepest condolences to your family. May memories of Brian live on within us.

Be strong, Sarah!

Brian was a consummate gentleman who valued integrity , commanded respect and earned trust.

I joined " LASH" in 1980 and my memories of Brian remain vivid, from assisting in timing laps at Westwood to the honour of being taken to lunch at the Vancouver Club by the 'Senior Partner ', long before Ladies could even walk through the front door. We stayed in touch over the years, 20 years on I had the pleasure of taking Brian, as my guest to the Club and then we alternated . And the photographs reminded me that my first car came from MCL Motors, a Fiat Spider, notwithstanding Brian's valiant attempts to persuade me a TR6 would be the wiser choice.

I too offer my most sincere condolences to Sarah and the family, I can only imagine the sense of loss you must feel at this very sad time.

Diana Reid

Dear Sarah, Michael, Margo and family. Our thoughts are with all of you. Brian has left behind a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Much love, Don and Libby Urquhart (daughter of brother John)

Sarah, Mike and Margo we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Diane and Martin

My mentor as a student and fledgling lawyer, such a role model far beyond the practice of law. Brilliant, quietly powerful and immensely kind and fun. His signature on my life is written in indelible ink and his footprint generally amazing. I will continue in times of uncertainty, to ask myself "what would Brian do?" Sarah and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dear Sarah,

Thinking about you this evening. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully, Silveria Roselli

We are so sorry for your loss. Brian was a wonderful person and he will be missed.
Brad, Debbie and Family
(Merville neighbours)