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Well known broadcaster/financial planner Bryan Manson passes

'In the late ’60s and early ’70s Bryan was involved in the North Bay Winter Fur Carnival, acting as Chairman for one year. He became involved with the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce and served as President in 1973. He was elected to the North Bay and District Public School Board and served for three years.
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Bryan Manson

Former broadcaster turned financial planner, Bryan Manson passed away peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Friday, October 9. He was 80.

See the full obituary here.

Manson, according to his obituary, was a native of Niagara Falls, and joined CJKL radio in Kirkland Lake in 1957. In May of 1958 he was transferred to North Bay and joined CFCH Radio as morning man. In 1961 he moved into broadcast sales, eventually becoming the sales manager.

In 1983 Bryan left the broadcast business after 25 years and joined Ted Thomson Investments.

In September of 2018 Bryan celebrated 35 years as a Financial Planner.

In the late 60’s and early 70’s Bryan was involved in the North Bay Winter Fur Carnival, acting as chairman for one year. He became involved with the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce and served as president in 1973. He was elected to the North Bay and District Public School Board and served for three years.

In 2005 Bryan joined with a group of North Bay people who wanted to bring Habitat for Humanity to North Bay and became a member of the board of directors, and co-chair of the Fund Development Committee.

Bryan became a freemason in 1981, went through the chairs and was installed as Worshipful Master in 1988.

In January 2010 he had his third heart attack, and his pulse was ranging from 18 to 28. He had a pacemaker installed then became active by preaching and leading prayers in his church, the North Bay Church of Christ, and in the past year, Bethel Gospel chapel.

Visitation will be held at Martyn’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 14, from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 A private family Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Gospel Chapel.