Brian Davis (diplomat)
Brian John Davis (died 20 February 2017) was a Canadian diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Syria from 2003 to 2006.[1]
Brian John Davis | |
|---|---|
| 15th Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Syria | |
| In office 31 July 2003 – 2006[citation needed] | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Franco D. Pillarella |
| Succeeded by | Mark Bailey |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 20 February 2017 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Beverley Davis (née Roche) |
| Children | 2 |
He was a senior officer with Canada’s Department of Employment and Immigration, where he held various roles before his ambassadorial appointment.[2]
Early life
[edit]Brian Davis was the son of Brian E. Davis of Quebec City and Drusilla Davis (née Hewitt). He grew up in a large family, with six siblings.[2]
Career
[edit]Davis spent much of his career in Canada’s Department of Employment and Immigration.[2] His tenure culminated in his appointment as the Canadian Ambassador to Syria, a position he held from 2003 to 2006.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Brian Davis was married to Beverley Davis (née Roche) for 45 years. The couple had two daughters, Kelly and Jennifer.[2]
He was predeceased by his father and survived by his mother and his siblings.[2]
Death and legacy
[edit]Brian Davis died peacefully at home on 20 February 2017. A memorial service was held at the Kelly Funeral Home and Chapel in Ottawa on 4 March 2017.[2]
In his memory, his family established the Brian Davis Memorial Fund to support the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Canadian Heads of Mission Abroad since 1880 - Davis, Brian (Career)". Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Brian Davis". Ottawa Citizen. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Canadian Heads of Mission Abroad since 1880 - Syria". Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "The Brian John Davis Memorial Fund". The Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 16 November 2024.