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 | |
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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