Brown, Kenneth “Ken” Lewis - 78, of Truro, died peacefully Sunday evening March 15th at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro with his loving wife by his side. Ken was born in Gilberts Cove, NS on August 27th, 1936 and was a son of the late Russell and Viola (White) Brown. Ken spent his early years in the Annapolis Valley, primarily in Port Williams and later moved to Toronto to work. He returned to Nova Scotia and settled in Truro, where he became a policeman for the Truro Town Police for 20 years. In addition to being a peace office, he was a voluntary fireman for the town and a home builder. Ken was a quiet gentle man who enjoyed spending time with his family and carpentry work. He was an avid reader and enjoyed learning. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Trevor, daughter, Angela (Mike) Taggart; step daughter, Stacey MacDonald; sister, Lois (Jerry) Arnsby; grandchildren, Emily, Laura, Ryan, Autumn and Makayla. He was predeceased by his brothers, Allan & Bill and sister, Florence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. In keeping with Ken’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday, March 23, 2015, at the funeral home. A family interment will be held later in the spring at St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Port Williams. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Colchester East Hants Hospice Society for donations. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ken’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com