Brian N. Currah

Brian Norman Currah, in his eightieth year, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at VON Sakura House in Woodstock, Ontario. 

Beloved husband of 54 years to Brenda Currah (nee Martin) of St. Jacob’s, Ontario. Brian and Brenda raised their children Chad Currah (Sarah), Wade Currah (Natalie), Amy Raven (Michael), and Mark Currah (James) in Innerkip, Ontario. Grandpa will be dearly missed by Ella & William (Amy), Nathan & Noah (Wade), Macarther, Isaac, Sawyer, Ryder & Drew (Chad). Predeceased by parents Thomas & Norene (Matheson) and brother Jeffrey, all of Innerkip. Brian is survived by his loving sister Marianne MacDonald (John), brother-in-law Bruce Martin (Ruth) and sister-in-law Carol Martin, and will be missed by many cousins, nephews, nieces and dear friends. 

Born on Christmas Eve, 1944, Brian always had a passion for animals and farming, especially horses, from a very early age. He graduated from Waterloo Lutheran University (WLU) in 1967 and his ensuing work life was as impactful as it was varied. Brian started his professional career teaching Agriculture at Elmira District Secondary School and Fanshawe College Woodstock, then moved back into the family milling business in Innerkip before embarking on his entrepreneurial career as proprietor of Currah’s Farm Store and Currah’s Home Hardware in Woodstock. He ended his career as an adjudicator for the Canadian Employment Insurance Commission. He was member of the Woodstock Rotary Club for over twenty years and served as President from 1988-1989. After being a member of the Board of Directors of the Woodstock Hospital for many years, it was during his term as Chairman of the Board (1999-2001) that the Ministry of Health announced Woodstock’s new hospital was to be built. Brian was an Elder and served on the Board of Stewards at Knox Presbyterian Church of Woodstock. 

His dedication to his family, faith, and community was unparalleled. 

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell St., Woodstock, Ontario on December 14th at 12pm. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to; VON Sakura House  https://www.vonsakurahouse.com/ways-to-donate  , Woodstock Hospital Foundation https://whfoundation.ca/donate-now/ , Knox Presbyterian Church Woodstock https://knoxwoodstock.ca/donations/ , or another charity of your choice.