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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]
He was a senior officer with Canada’s Department of Employment and Immigration, where he held various roles before his ambassadorial appointment.[2] Early lifeBrian 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] CareerDavis 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 lifeBrian 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 legacyBrian 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 alsoReferences
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