Brian was born in Auckland, New Zealand on the 16th of September 1937. Brian was the child of Ollie Burridge and Marjorie Heath.
He attended Mt. Albert Grammar School. As an old boy he would serve on the School Board.
On leaving school he became a photographic engraver winning awards for his work. Later he would become a land agent and served on the governing body of that profession.
He had a passion for the water (possibly inherited from his uncle Tom Heath). He would own several boats building three himself. He was a member of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron for 45 years and upon learning of his death they flew the flag at half-mast on the day of his funeral (1 Jul 2014). [1]
Brian passed away in 2014. [2]
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Brian's father Ollie Burridge .
Brian's mother Marjorie Heath.
Brian's sister Ngaire Ross.
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