Passed peacefully away on January 4, 2012 at the Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital, Ronald Richard Brown, age 69 years, of Bell Island, NL. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his dear wife of 43 years Marjorie (Butler) and children: Christine (Scott), Ron (Wanda) and a very special granddaughter Dana Cummings. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and Peter Brown, brother John Edward. Leaving to mourn brothers: Jim, Kelligrews, Brendan (Jane), Ontario, Mike (Phyllis), Ontario, Tom (Janet), Bell Island, Peter, Bell Island and Shawn (Catherine), Halifax; sisters: Annie Brown, Foxtrap, Rita Kennedy, Holyrood, Joan Hickey, Mt. Pearl, Theresa Lahey, Chamberlains, Doreen (Angelo), Ontario; a large number of nieces, nephews, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home, Bell Island on Thursday 2-4 p.m. for Family and 7-9 p.m., Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to take place on Saturday, January 7, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Church, Bell Island.