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It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, George 'Chick' Brown, who passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at the Northside General Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in North Sydney on May 16, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Grace Brown. Chick loved family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chick was a welder by trade and a member of UA Local 682, often working out of province. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 008 in Sydney Mines.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Christine; his children, Lorraine (Rodney) Marinelli, Sydney Mines, Charice (Dana) Woods, Ont., George Brown, North Sydney, Patricia Brown (Lawrence), North Sydney, Lyle Brown (Crystal), North Sydney; stepchildren, Brandi LeBlanc (Corey), N.B., Andrew LeBlanc (Lacey), N.B.; his four brothers, Kenny, Jimmy, Thomas, Bruce; his two sisters, Susan, Janice, as well as his 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Carmen United Church in Sydney Mines from 12-2 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating. Burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery in North Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the IWK Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of...

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• Always a great smile!

  Bob McGrath on November 3rd, 2010

  “Sorry for your loss, Christine and family. Chick was always a fun guy and a good friend. I'll miss him a lot.
  
  He loved elephants - they never forget!”

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• sending our sympathy

  Sheila campbell (nee Crowther) on September 6th, 2010

  “Our thoughts and prayers are with Chickey's family at this very sad time.Chickey always had a smile and always put a smile on your face. He will be missed. ”

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• greta & david gilbert on September 4th, 2010

  “Sorry for your loss,we will miss Chickie and his smile.”

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  richard pye on September 3rd, 2010

  “Great guy from a great family . My condolences .”

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  Eileen Cassidy{Nee Bénac} on September 3rd, 2010

  “To Chickie's family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Chick many years ago back in the 60's. He was a very nice individual, and always in a good mood. My heart goes out to all
  
  of you.
  
  Eileen {Bénac} Cassidy”

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• Merri-Sue Hannem on September 3rd, 2010

  “On behalf of Lyle Enlsow and family we extend our sympathy to Chick's family. God Bless.
  
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• Leahann Leblanc on September 3rd, 2010

  “My condolences to the Brown family Chick was a nice man , he would always bring laughter and smiles to a room, so sorry for your loss.”

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• Michelle Murphy-Magee on September 3rd, 2010

  “To the Brown Family :
  
  I'm so sorry for your loss. Chick was a great guy always full of life.
  
  Your in my thoughts and prayers and this difficult time.”

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