Her Paternal Grand Father was George E. Brown ne 16 Sep 1872 died
11 May 1949
Her mother Rosanna Legere ne 29 Jun 1904 died 29 Dec 1967
Here is the Obituary of her father.
Chronicle Herald Halifax, NS
11 Feb 1984 Saturday Page 32
William Earl Brown -
The death of Mr. William E. BROWN, Joggins, N.S., occurred at the
Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, following a lengthy
illness, on Friday, February 10, 1984. He was 81 years of age.
Born in Joggins, N.S., he was the son of the late George and Edith
(McWhirter) Brown. Mr. Brown was a coal miner and fisherman most
of his life. He is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Edith Purdy,
and Mrs. Shirley Brine, both of Joggins, Violet (Mrs. Edward
Palmer) of Moncton, N.B.; five sons: Robert of Shilo, Man., Austin
of Ragged Reef, N.S., Clifford of Calgary, Alt., Earl and Donald
both of Lower Cove, N.S.; one step-daughter, Florence (Mrs.
Wilfred Finley) of Linden, N.S. and one step-son, Harold Crossman
of Lr. Sackville, N.S.; six sisters: Ruby Brown of Toronto, Mrs.
Ella Porter of River Hebert, N.S., Mrs. Grace Niznik of Detroit,
Mich., Mrs. Pearl Ayala of Alpina, Mich., Mrs. Annie Bistelraph of
Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Ethel Crast of Detroit, Mich.; one
brother, Basil Brown of Joggins, N.S.; 36 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 7
step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his first wife, the former Roseana Legere and his
second wife, the former Gladys Cove, one sister Stella, three
brothers, Charles, Leroy and Cecil and a great-grandson James. The
late Mr. Brown rested at Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral
service was held from the funeral home on Monday at 2 p.m. with
Rev. Bob and Rev. Margaret Mack officiating. Burial to take place
in the Latta Cemetery, River Hebert, at a later date.
She may possibly have been m/1 to Donald Louis Brine (1928-1912).
Her paternal grandmother was Edith May McWhirter from Eatonville.
Dave
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Shirley Jean Brown
Passed: May 5, 2017
Service: May 9, 2017
Shirley Jean Brown
1935-2017
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley
Jean Brown, age 81, of Joggins. Shirley passed away peacefully at her home
surrounded by her loving and supportive family after a lengthy illness.
Born in Lower Cove, NS, she was a daughter of the late William and Roseanna
(Legere) Brown.
Affectionately called Petsy by her friends and family, Shirley enjoyed
knitting and quilting and loved to host family gatherings. She was well
known for her pet rock that she brought from New Brunswick years ago and
always had near by for everyone to admire. Shirley was a humble lady who
worked hard at home and at her job with Northern Telecom. Family came first
for her. No one ever went hungry or cold, she was a wonderful mother, and a
true provider.
She will be dearly missed by her children Margaret (Laurie) Melanson,
Joggins, Linda Boyd, Amherst, NS, Patrick Brine (Sheila), Springhill, NS,
Kathy (Tom) Stewart, New Glasgow, NS, Wade (Brenda Kemsley) Brine, Maccan,
NS, Darrah (Helen) Brine, Joggins, Jeremy Brine, Lower Cove, NS; several
grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Clifford and Donald (Laura)
Brown; sisters-in-law, Katherine Brown and Beulah Brown; brother-in-law,
Edward Palmer, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Austin, Earl and Robert
(Kenetta); sisters, Edith (Aubrey) and Violet, and a sister-in-law, Annette.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home,
Main Street, River Hebert (902-251-2877) where a private family visitation
will be held prior to cremation taking place. Funeral Mass will be
celebrated from St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Joggins on
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11 am, Deacon Howard Gotell officiating. Burial
will take place beside her parents at a later date.
Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
Shirley's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the
Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.
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