
November 23, 1977 – January 29, 2025
Wes loved deeply and he was deeply loved. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joanna (Brzozowska), beloved children Maddi and Kylie, parents Fred and Ellen Moodie, sister Jessica (Poland), brother-in-law Scott and nephews Rhys, Lucas and Drew. Wes will also be missed by his father-in-law Jerry Brzozowski (Margaret) and mother-in-law Beata Brzozowska and his extended family, Larry and Debra Moodie, Chum and Judy Phillips, Corrie Gicante, Nick Rykhoff (Margie), John and Cathy Reid, Ray and Marian Tenant, Marty Rykhoff (Heather) as well as many treasured cousins. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Murray and Marion Moodie and Nick and Mary Rykhoff and by his uncle Carmen Gicante and aunt Renee Rykhoff.
Proudly born and raised in Dunnville, Wes cherished his childhood spent adventuring outdoors at Evergreen Point Nursery, building forts, firing slingshots, climbing up the barn rafters, and working in the fields. Wes also played hockey and baseball and loved skateboarding. Family trips to Florida and Darien Lake were among his favourite childhood memories.
As a young man, Wes explored his creativity through attending Sheridan and Fanshaw Colleges for photography before beginning his 22-year career in real estate. After getting started in Hamilton, he joined his Dad at ReMax Riverside Realty in Dunnville where they worked alongside each other for many years. Wes’ clients appreciated his personable nature and straightforward approach. When one particular client commented on his attention to detail, Wes replied, “My Dad taught me well.”
Wes found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially the time spent with Maddi, Kylie and Joanna, whom he loved very much. He cherished spending time with family, travelling, walking at Rock Point with his dog, Jax, winter camping at the cabin, downhill skiing, playing golf, barbecues at the boathouse and pontoon cruises down the Grand. In recent years he discovered a passion for sailing. Wes was a quiet soul who truly loved being at home amongst the trees and on the water.
Wes cared deeply about his Dunnville community. As a devoted member and past president of the Dunnville Rotary Club, Wes was involved in many community service initiatives. He also sponsored community projects, including the walking track at the Dunnville Memorial Arena, the farmer’s market, the skateboard park, and the Dunnville Memorial Hospital, where Joanna is the current Chair of the hospital board. Initiatives that supported youth were particularly close to his heart. Community service was a passion he shared with Joanna; in fact, they first met through Rotary Club.
Friends, colleagues and family will be received at the LifeSpan Centre in Dunnville at 275 Ramsey Drive on Wednesday February 5th, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of Dunnville or the Dunnville Memorial Hospital Foundation in memory of Wes, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations can be made at www.ballardminorfh.ca. A private funeral will be held.