Obit: BROWN, Benjamin Merlin "Boog"
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- Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 08:48:35 -0000
Tuesday, February 8, 2005 The Halifax Herald Limited
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BROWN, Benjamin Merlin "Boog" - 64, Cowan Street, Springhill, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2005, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Everett and Eunice (Thompson) Brown. He worked in Ontario for several years as a tree pruner. He enjoyed music, singing, entertaining, hunting, fishing, his children, grandchildren and good friends. He is survived by his former wife, Rose Casey, Springhill; his companion, Marion Patterson, Sackville, N.B.; son, Benny (Elizabeth) Brown, Ontario; daughters, Trisha, Erica and Wally, all of Ontario; Tammy, Mary and Beverly, all of Springhill; brothers, Darrell (Joyce) Brown, Chatham, N.B.; James (Bessie) Brown, Cape Breton; sisters, Beverly (Eugene) White, Springhill; Lila (Vic) Wagner, Blue Rocks; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Charles; sisters, Glenda and Lois Ann; two grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. today followed immediately at 4 p.m. by the funeral service, both held in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, Rev. Danny Compton officiating. Spring burial in Mapleton Cemetery, Cumberland Co. Donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch would be appreciated.
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