BROWN, ALVIN "BROWNIE" It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin "Brownie" Brown, January 8, following a brief illness at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. He was 97. He was born September 7, 1911 at Hardwood Ridge, the son of the late James and Maude (Higgins) Brown. The last surviving member of his immediate family, in addition to his parents he was predeceased by one brother and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (True) Brown; daughters Linda of Calgary, Nancy of Fredericton; sons Robert (Laura MacLean) of New Maryland and Larry (Kim Long) of Fredericton. Also survived by daughters Elaine (Pat Butler) of Ontario and Phyllis (Arthur Knox) of Chipman and his grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Brownie faithfully attended Gibson Memorial United Church, serving as an usher for more than 30 years. He worked in the woods and in construction retiring from NBEPC in 1977. Proud of his family, his home, his Barker's Point neighbourhood, his view of the Saint John River, his friends and his stamina, he will be deeply missed. He took great enjoyment tending his large vegetable garden and camping, spending many weeks at Mactaquac, Princess Park, Oak Bay and Bangor, Maine. Visitation will be held at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Sunday, January 11 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Gibson Memorial United Church, Monday, January 12 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Boyd Vincent officiating. Reception to follow. Active pallbearers will be Andy Scott, Robin Rickard, Wyatt Dutcher, Jonathan Waye, Art Knox and Ken Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Alley Jewett, Dick Yeomans, Boyd MacTavish, Gene Dorcas and Leland Henry. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the NB Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be expressed through: www.bishopsfuneralhome.com