New Brighton (British Columbia)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Brighton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Brighton. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Paul Anderson (Professional football)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on October 31, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Saskatoon (SK) on July 17, 2005 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, which is located in Saskatchewan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Rosemary Brown (Politican)
- Born: Rosemary Wedderburn
- She was born in Kingston (Jamaica) on June 17, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on April 26, 2003 (a Saturday).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosemary Brown<1>
Tommy Burns (Professional boxer)
- Born: Noah Brusso
- He was born in Hanover (ON) on June 17, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on May 10, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ocean View Burial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of New Brighton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ocean View Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ocean View Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Ocean View Burial Park
Raymond Burr (Actor)
- Full name: Raymond William Stacy Burr
- He was born in New Westminster (BC) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Healdsburg (CA) on September 12, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Healdsburg is located in Sonoma County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Fraser Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of New Brighton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Burr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fraser Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fraser Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Fraser Cemetery
Barry Cahill (Actor)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on May 28, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Ventura (CA) on April 9, 2012 (a Monday).
- Ventura is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barry Cahill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Peggy Cartwright (Actress)
- Born: Margaret Pauline Cartwright
- She was born in Vancouver (BC) on November 14, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Victoria (BC) on June 13, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peggy Cartwright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Riverside National Cemetery
Dr. Robert Frederick Christy (Physicist, astrophysicist)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on May 14, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on October 3, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Robert Frederick Christy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Mountain View Cemetery
Jim Conroy (Professional football)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on October 18, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on October 3, 2011 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Conroy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beechwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Beechwood Cemetery
Michael Cuccione (Actor)
- He was born in Burnaby (BC) on January 5, 1985 (a Saturday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on January 13, 2001 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 16.
- He is buried at Ocean View Burial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of New Brighton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cuccione<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ocean View Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ocean View Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Ocean View Burial Park
Donald John Deacon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Regina (SK) on June 2, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on August 1, 1943 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Regina Cemetery, which is located in Saskatchewan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald John Deacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Regina Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Regina Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Regina Cemetery
Errol Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Error Leslie Thomson Flynn
- He was born in Battery Point (Tasmania) on June 20, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on October 14, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Errol Flynn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Chris Gauthier (Actor)
- He was born in Luton (England) on January 27, 1976 (a Tuesday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on February 23, 2024 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Gauthier<1>
Chief Dan George (Actor, tribal chief, author, humanitarian)
- Born: Geswanouth Slahoot
- He was born in North Vancouver (BC) on July 2, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in North Vancouver (BC) on September 23, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chief Dan George<1>
Silas Seth 'Si' Griffis (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Onaga (KS) on September 22, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on July 9, 1950 (a Sunday).
- Onaga is located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Silas Seth 'Si' Griffis<1>
June Havoc (Actress)
- She was born in Vancouver (BC) on November 8, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Wilton (CT) on March 28, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Wilton is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for June Havoc<1>
Bob Houbregs (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert J. Houbergs
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on March 12, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Olympia (WA) on May 28, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Olympia is located in Thurston County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Houbregs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Paul Humphrey (Singer, songwriter, musician, actor)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on September 22, 1959 (a Tuesday) and died in Toronto (ON) on April 4, 2021 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Humphrey<1>
John Ireland (Actor)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on January 30, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on March 21, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ireland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Barbara Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Barbara Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Brighton to Santa Barbara Cemetery
Pat John (Actor)
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on March 13, 1953 (a Friday) and died in Sechelt (BC) on July 13, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat John<1>
Jeni LeGon (Dancer, actress)
- Born: Jennie Ligon
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on August 16, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on December 7, 2012 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeni LeGon<1>
Michael Anthony 'Mike' Lozanski (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Calgary (AB) on November 13, 1968 (a Wednesday) and died in Vancouver (BC) on December 18, 2003 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Anthony 'Mike' Lozanski<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.