(nee Thorold)
February 27, 1925 - June 7, 2012
Katie Brown passed away in Sechelt after a stoic battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Edmonton, AB in 1925, she moved to the West Coast where she met and married Ernest Brown in 1946, and raised four boys Martin, Greg, Dave and Terry. Katie moved to Sechelt in 1990 and was active over the years in St Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Store, Scarlet Runners Red Hats, Seniors craft group, and carpet bowling.
Predeceased by her brother Cliff Thorold, husband Ern Brown, son Martin Brown, daughter-in-law Linda Brown and sisters-in-law Jeska Thorold and Amy Thorold. Loved by sons Greg (Maria, Kim) Peace River, AB; Dave (Alex, Derek) Sechelt; Terry (Pattie, Christopher, Jennifer, Andrew) Qualicum Beach; daughter-in-law Susan Jackson (David and Dominique; Stephanie, Shelena) Sechelt; brother Alf Thorold Comox; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
The family is grateful to Dr. Bruce Robinson, Dr. Sara Wadge, Ambulatory nurses at St Mary's Hospital, Carol Green of Sunshine Coast Hospice and Hospice nurses at Shorncliffe.
Donations may be made to Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, Box 902, Sechelt, V0N 3A0.
Celebration of life will be held at Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Friday, June 22, from 3pm-5pm.
Condolences may be posted at: www.devlinfuneralhome.ca