Brian Riley was born in Ashton-under-Lyne in November 1938. Brian began teaching in 1961, initially as a supply teacher at St Mary’s School, Denton, where he met his wife, Pat. They were married in 1963. Brian loved being a family man and was proud of his daughters Catherine and Helen. Brian joined Knutsford Circle in 1978 and later transferred to Ashton-under-Lyne Circle. On moving to Timperley in 2003 he joined Brooklands Circle and enjoyed the many generous friendships of Brothers and their wives. Brian died on 28 March 2017.