Brian Ashley Lancelot Ensell 21 December 1948 – 13 January 2026
CONTRIBUTE
TO MEMORY TIMELINE
Rest in peace Brian, loving husband to Wendy, Dad extraordinaire to Crystal and Stacey, and perfect Papa to Evie, Josie, Alex and Beau. We love and miss you very much. All our love always, Wendy, Crystal and Stacey xxx
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Sorry to hear of Brian’s passing 😢 wishing you Wendy and all your family sincere condolences 🙏 hugs and kisses from your family in Queensland love Julia ❤️❤️❤️
Our heartfelt condolences to Wendy and the girls…. Brian was a wonderful soul… in God’s care now …. Lots of love Jas and Dilip
Our deepest condolences to Aunty Wendy, Crystal and family and Stacy, Ben and the boys. Our hearts and prayers are with you. The world has lost a quick witted comedian, with an infectious laugh and a heart of gold. His kindness and love for his family was not only admirable but endearing. Rest in Peace Uncle Brian! We will miss you but will be forever in our hearts.
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We are so saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a wonderful friend and will be deeply missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and our hearts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. We pray God will grant you and your family strength and comfort.
I would like to offer my Deepest Condolences to Wendy and your family. May the soul of your Husband. Rest in Peace 🙏
May you rest in peace Brian. It was a pleasure to have known you & having you as a friend. Our sincere condolences, Wendy, Crystal, Stacey & immediate family on your loss, it’s never easy saying goodbye to a loved one 🙏🏽
Thinking of you all on this day. I almost got to meet Brian, but my W.A. trip was cut short when I had to hightail it back to Sunny Coast Qld. when covid struck - before they closed state borders. Sending love to you Wendy and family. Jan XXX
Our heartfelt condolences to you Wendy and the family on the sudden passing of our dear friend Brian. We will always treasure the wonderful memories and special moments that we shared with both of you. Brian was our confidant and support in many occasions. We will miss him terribly. Rest In Peace dear Friend. 🙏
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Wendy a family , please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers for you all . Out blessed Lord will look over him , a will leave many happy memories for you .
To Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and all the family. Brian was a loving and caring husband, father, father-in-law and Papa. All the wonderful memories of him will live forever in your hearts. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Love Gayle and Bill and all the family.
My deepest sympathy to Wendy and family. Brian was such a generous, kind and friendly neighbour. He will be very much missed.
Brian was great man, honest, caring, always happy to catchup . Wonderful husband to dear Wendy & a loving father & grandfather🙏we will miss him ,but have happy memories❤️A truly good guy🥰
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to dear Wendy and all the family and loved ones. We will miss dear Brian and his wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook. May his lovely soul rest in Eternal peace and may the Lord give you the strength and patience to deal with this tragic loss.
Brian has left us with so many memories that bring warmth and smiles. Sometimes he was the voice of reason and good advice, but always funny and quick-witted. He will always be in our hearts. We are so sad for you Wendy.
Brian was a lovely man, he will be missed by his family, friends and me. Wendy you know I am here for you whenever you need
Rarely you come across people who lighten the room, lighten the atmosphere and get away with being so cheeky - but Brains heart was massive and he cared so much for his friends, his work colleagues, and his family. He was a rare and professional gem of a person. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege that Brian included me in his life. I have such fond memories, loved him deeply and always will.
Deepest sympathy to Wendy , Crystal and family,and Stacey and family ... Brian will be sorely missed, his beautiful twinkling eyes, so proud of his family, his witty response, and joy in life, Rest in Peace Brian 💛 You have left a stack of memories, Im sure, full of heart and fun times. Love to all💫 Noelene and Peter
While distance made visits few, the love in my heart for this man would stretch across oceans. His passion for music, his love of family and his laughter will be the memories I hold until we share those things again. God bless Uncle B
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to Wendy Crystal Stacey Grandkids and Son's in law. Almost 50 years of friendship so many memories. Lots of hugs and love from myself and Azam. RIP Brian
Brian.. a proud loving husband, father, grandfather and overall an amazing guy!💫 You brought us fun, laughter and a very valued friendship. We all enjoyed many special times together with you and Wendy over 20+ years. You touched many lives for the better, especially ours. We will be forever grateful for the amazing opportunity and loyal support you gave us ensuring our success. Our deepest sympathy and love to Wendy and family. Brian will be greatly missed by us all! ❤️
Miss our Friday "catch up "young fella. Miss you my friend. Deepest sympathy to Wendy and your family Rest in peace
It is with heavy hearts that we accept God's will. Brian will be greatly missed. The impact he left during his visit to Kenya and specifically our school will be felt through the lives of the young children,whose lives were transformed by his selfless acts of teaching and donations towards improving the quality of their education,will remain forever. The good deeds will remain and the seed you planted will grow.Your legacy lives on. To Wendy and the entire family, we send love during this trying time.
Rest in peace Brian, it has been a privilege to know you and you will be very much missed. Love to you Wendy and all the family❤️
Our deepest sympathies to Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and Families on the passing of Brian. A loving Husband, Father and Grandfather and our best friend of over 50 years. We will miss his Presence and Witt as he was one of a kind and greatly loved by our family. May he rest in peace. From David, Lyn and Family.
Brian, one of or possibly the nicest person I have had the privilege to know. You generously shared your kindness, gentle good humour and loving nature with all you met. You leave a hole in our hearts, in your family, your community and church. Deepest sympathy to Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and families. Rest in peace dear friend
Brian, you lit up every room you walked into, and your kindness will be deeply missed. We'll cherish the memories of laughter, adventures, and those warm smiles. . Sending love and strength to Wendy and the family during this tough time . Rest in perfect peace, Brian 🌟.
I’ve lacked words over the last couple of weeks to console you Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and your families. I share in your painful loss. Brian has been more than a friend to me as am sure to many who encountered him. I’ll certainly miss his compassionate heart, his wisdom and counsel, his great sense of humour; saying nothing of his love of travel that he did rub on me. I defiantly refuse to mourn my friend but celebrate him - rest in eternal peace Brian 🙏🏽
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Condolences to Wendy and family - had the opportunity to share pilgrimages overseas with Brian and was introduced to his kindness and compassion for others. Our fun nights at Ballroom Dancing lessons - shared meals and listening to Brian cantor at church are momentous treasures. On a number of occasions Brian went beyond the norm to assist me in various ways - he just did it - quietly and with grace. A good man gone too soon but an indelible footprint remains. RIP Brian.
Brian was a devoted husband and a loving father. The love he gave so freely will continue to live on through his family and in the hearts of all who knew him. He will always be remembered and deeply missed. God bless and rest in peace my brother.
Uncle Brian’s playful sense of humour and generous spirit brought light to everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. May he rest in peace, and may strength and love surround Auntie Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and family.
We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man. I feel fortunate to have met him as a child. Never imagining that years later I would share laughter and camaraderie with his incredible wife in our nursing journey. Brian‘s kindness, humor, wisdom, and unwavering support created a ripple effect of positivity that will carry on and on forever to Wendy and girls. Please know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. He may be gone, but his joy and laughter will always remain in your hearts, with much love and affection, Vic, Sarah-Jayne and the Clayton-Smith‘s.
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John 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." That our Lord Jesus Christ reassures us that there is a place prepared for us in Heaven, where we can reunite with our loved ones. For our dearly beloved Brian May he Rest in Peace until we meet him again.
Brian you were an amazing person. Gentle, kind with a great sense of humour. You left something special in our hearts Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and grandies lots of hugs and love
My sincere condolences to Aunty Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and your families on the loss of Uncle Brian. The memory of his cheeky smile and witty sense of humor will remain with me forever May your hearts be comforted knowing his faith was strong and that his great love for you all will continue on always.
It was a privilege to have known Brian, and he will be fondly remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Wendy and the family at this difficult time. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). May the Lord grant you comfort, strength, and peace as you walk through this time of loss.
Big hugs to Aunty Wendy, Crystal and Aston, Stacey and Ben, and all the grandkids. Uncle Brian was the life of the party before I even knew what that meant as a little kid — always lighting up a room with his big smile, groovy happy ways, and loving, infectious laughs. Thank you for the happy memories.
My deepest sympathies to Wendy and your daughters. What a privilege to have known Brian, he will be fondly remembered by our family. We thank God for his grace upon Brian life and the years he blessed him on earth, despite his health problems, he has been called to him without much suffering. We rejoice now because he is sitting with God and the Angels and we will meet him again when our time comes. Eternal rest Brian.
To have known Brian, was to have known true happiness, kindness, joy and love. We can only strive to be the type of person he was and have the impact on people's lives that he had. I will forever feel a deep connection to him and Wendy after such a life changing experience on New Years Ever 2018. Sending so much love to Wendy, Crystal and Stacey, and their beautiful kids, who were so brave and spoke so eloquently at Brian's service. He would have been so so proud of you all! What a privilege it is to have known and loved Brian. You will be so sorely missed xx
Rest in peace Brian, loving husband to Wendy, Dad extraordinaire to Crystal and Stacey, and perfect Papa to Evie, Josie, Alex and Beau. We love and miss you very much. All our love always, Wendy, Crystal and Stacey xxx View full message
Ensell FamilySorry to hear of Brian’s passing 😢 wishing you Wendy and all your family sincere condolences 🙏 hugs and kisses from your family in Queensland love Julia ❤️❤️❤️ Read full message here.
Our heartfelt condolences to Wendy and the girls…. Brian was a wonderful soul… in God’s care now …. Lots of love Jas and Dilip Read full message here.
Our deepest condolences to Aunty Wendy, Crystal and family and Stacy, Ben and the boys. Our hearts and prayers are with you. The world has lost a quick witted comedian, with an infectious laugh and a heart of gold. His kindness and love for his family was not only admirable but endearing. Rest in Peace Uncle Brian! We will miss you but will be forever in our hearts.
We are so saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a wonderful friend and will be deeply missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and our hearts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. We pray God will grant you and your family strength and comfort. Read full message here.
I would like to offer my Deepest Condolences to Wendy and your family. May the soul of your Husband. Rest in Peace 🙏 Read full message here.
May you rest in peace Brian. It was a pleasure to have known you & having you as a friend. Our sincere condolences, Wendy, Crystal, Stacey & immediate family on your loss, it’s never easy saying goodbye to a loved one 🙏🏽 Read full message here.
Thinking of you all on this day. I almost got to meet Brian, but my W.A. trip was cut short when I had to hightail it back to Sunny Coast Qld. when covid struck - before they closed state borders. Sending love to you Wendy and family. Jan XXX Read full message here.
Our heartfelt condolences to you Wendy and the family on the sudden passing of our dear friend Brian. We will always treasure the wonderful memories and special moments that we shared with both of you. Brian was our confidant and support in many occasions. We will miss him terribly. Rest In Peace dear Friend. 🙏 View full message
Juliana & Paul DossWendy a family , please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers for you all . Out blessed Lord will look over him , a will leave many happy memories for you . Read full message here.
To Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and all the family. Brian was a loving and caring husband, father, father-in-law and Papa. All the wonderful memories of him will live forever in your hearts. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Love Gayle and Bill and all the family. Read full message here.
My deepest sympathy to Wendy and family. Brian was such a generous, kind and friendly neighbour. He will be very much missed. Read full message here.
Brian was great man, honest, caring, always happy to catchup . Wonderful husband to dear Wendy & a loving father & grandfather🙏we will miss him ,but have happy memories❤️A truly good guy🥰 Read full message here.
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to dear Wendy and all the family and loved ones. We will miss dear Brian and his wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook. May his lovely soul rest in Eternal peace and may the Lord give you the strength and patience to deal with this tragic loss. Read full message here.
Brian has left us with so many memories that bring warmth and smiles. Sometimes he was the voice of reason and good advice, but always funny and quick-witted. He will always be in our hearts. We are so sad for you Wendy. Read full message here.
Brian was a lovely man, he will be missed by his family, friends and me. Wendy you know I am here for you whenever you need Read full message here.
Rarely you come across people who lighten the room, lighten the atmosphere and get away with being so cheeky - but Brains heart was massive and he cared so much for his friends, his work colleagues, and his family. He was a rare and professional gem of a person. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege that Brian included me in his life. I have such fond memories, loved him deeply and always will. Read full message here.
Deepest sympathy to Wendy , Crystal and family,and Stacey and family ... Brian will be sorely missed, his beautiful twinkling eyes, so proud of his family, his witty response, and joy in life, Rest in Peace Brian 💛 You have left a stack of memories, Im sure, full of heart and fun times. Love to all💫 Noelene and Peter Read full message here.
While distance made visits few, the love in my heart for this man would stretch across oceans. His passion for music, his love of family and his laughter will be the memories I hold until we share those things again. God bless Uncle B Read full message here.
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to Wendy Crystal Stacey Grandkids and Son's in law. Almost 50 years of friendship so many memories. Lots of hugs and love from myself and Azam. RIP Brian Read full message here.
Brian.. a proud loving husband, father, grandfather and overall an amazing guy!💫 You brought us fun, laughter and a very valued friendship. We all enjoyed many special times together with you and Wendy over 20+ years. You touched many lives for the better, especially ours. We will be forever grateful for the amazing opportunity and loyal support you gave us ensuring our success. Our deepest sympathy and love to Wendy and family. Brian will be greatly missed by us all! ❤️ Read full message here.
Miss our Friday "catch up "young fella. Miss you my friend. Deepest sympathy to Wendy and your family Rest in peace Read full message here.
It is with heavy hearts that we accept God's will. Brian will be greatly missed. The impact he left during his visit to Kenya and specifically our school will be felt through the lives of the young children,whose lives were transformed by his selfless acts of teaching and donations towards improving the quality of their education,will remain forever. The good deeds will remain and the seed you planted will grow.Your legacy lives on. To Wendy and the entire family, we send love during this trying time. Read full message here.
Rest in peace Brian, it has been a privilege to know you and you will be very much missed. Love to you Wendy and all the family❤️ Read full message here.
Our deepest sympathies to Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and Families on the passing of Brian. A loving Husband, Father and Grandfather and our best friend of over 50 years. We will miss his Presence and Witt as he was one of a kind and greatly loved by our family. May he rest in peace. From David, Lyn and Family. Read full message here.
Brian, one of or possibly the nicest person I have had the privilege to know. You generously shared your kindness, gentle good humour and loving nature with all you met. You leave a hole in our hearts, in your family, your community and church. Deepest sympathy to Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and families. Rest in peace dear friend Read full message here.
Brian, you lit up every room you walked into, and your kindness will be deeply missed. We'll cherish the memories of laughter, adventures, and those warm smiles. . Sending love and strength to Wendy and the family during this tough time . Rest in perfect peace, Brian 🌟. Read full message here.
I’ve lacked words over the last couple of weeks to console you Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and your families. I share in your painful loss. Brian has been more than a friend to me as am sure to many who encountered him. I’ll certainly miss his compassionate heart, his wisdom and counsel, his great sense of humour; saying nothing of his love of travel that he did rub on me. I defiantly refuse to mourn my friend but celebrate him - rest in eternal peace Brian 🙏🏽 View full message
Fr Cyprian M ShikokotiCondolences to Wendy and family - had the opportunity to share pilgrimages overseas with Brian and was introduced to his kindness and compassion for others. Our fun nights at Ballroom Dancing lessons - shared meals and listening to Brian cantor at church are momentous treasures. On a number of occasions Brian went beyond the norm to assist me in various ways - he just did it - quietly and with grace. A good man gone too soon but an indelible footprint remains. RIP Brian. Read full message here.
Brian was a devoted husband and a loving father. The love he gave so freely will continue to live on through his family and in the hearts of all who knew him. He will always be remembered and deeply missed. God bless and rest in peace my brother. Read full message here.
Uncle Brian’s playful sense of humour and generous spirit brought light to everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. May he rest in peace, and may strength and love surround Auntie Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and family. Read full message here.
We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man. I feel fortunate to have met him as a child. Never imagining that years later I would share laughter and camaraderie with his incredible wife in our nursing journey. Brian‘s kindness, humor, wisdom, and unwavering support created a ripple effect of positivity that will carry on and on forever to Wendy and girls. Please know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. He may be gone, but his joy and laughter will always remain in your hearts, with much love and affection, Vic, Sarah-Jayne and the Clayton-Smith‘s.
John 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." That our Lord Jesus Christ reassures us that there is a place prepared for us in Heaven, where we can reunite with our loved ones. For our dearly beloved Brian May he Rest in Peace until we meet him again. Read full message here.
Brian you were an amazing person. Gentle, kind with a great sense of humour. You left something special in our hearts Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and grandies lots of hugs and love Read full message here.
My sincere condolences to Aunty Wendy, Crystal, Stacey and your families on the loss of Uncle Brian. The memory of his cheeky smile and witty sense of humor will remain with me forever May your hearts be comforted knowing his faith was strong and that his great love for you all will continue on always. Read full message here.
It was a privilege to have known Brian, and he will be fondly remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Wendy and the family at this difficult time. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). May the Lord grant you comfort, strength, and peace as you walk through this time of loss. Read full message here.
Big hugs to Aunty Wendy, Crystal and Aston, Stacey and Ben, and all the grandkids. Uncle Brian was the life of the party before I even knew what that meant as a little kid — always lighting up a room with his big smile, groovy happy ways, and loving, infectious laughs. Thank you for the happy memories. Read full message here.
My deepest sympathies to Wendy and your daughters. What a privilege to have known Brian, he will be fondly remembered by our family. We thank God for his grace upon Brian life and the years he blessed him on earth, despite his health problems, he has been called to him without much suffering. We rejoice now because he is sitting with God and the Angels and we will meet him again when our time comes. Eternal rest Brian. Read full message here.
To have known Brian, was to have known true happiness, kindness, joy and love. We can only strive to be the type of person he was and have the impact on people's lives that he had. I will forever feel a deep connection to him and Wendy after such a life changing experience on New Years Ever 2018. Sending so much love to Wendy, Crystal and Stacey, and their beautiful kids, who were so brave and spoke so eloquently at Brian's service. He would have been so so proud of you all! What a privilege it is to have known and loved Brian. You will be so sorely missed xx Read full message here.