George 'Chick' Brown
Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: May 16th, 1948
Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 1st, 2010
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.
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