Passed away after a short courageous battle at the Halifax Infirmary CVICU on Thursday, February 2, 2012, Daniel Douglas Brown, at the age of 27 years. Predeceased by his dad, Reginald Brown, QC. Leaving to mourn the love of his life and best friend, his wife Nicole; sweet baby boy, Benjamin Daniel Reginald Brown; his mother, Pamela Brown; sister Johanna Brown; mother and father-in-law Maud & Carl Crowley; brother-in-law Adam (Tara) Crowley and special niece Abigail; Aunts and Uncles: Gillian Brown, Catherine (Frank) McGrath, Rosalie Earles, Janice (late Bill) English, Carolyn (Doug) Churchill, Tommy (Susan) Earles, Joe (Valerie) Earles and Donnie (Laurie) Earles, a large number of cousins of the Earles family as well as a large number of phenomenal and devoted friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive relatives and friends at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, February 06, 2012, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday February 7, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Thomas Anglican Church, King's Bridge Road with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in memory of Daniel to the Nursing Unit 5.1 (CVICU), Halifax Infirmary c/o QEII Foundation, Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9. Daniel was a strong, caring and thoughtful young man who valued family and friends above everything else. While he was only a dad for three short months, he was amazing in everything he did for Benjamin. He had a tremendous sense of humour, was quick witted and an absolute joy to be with. He will be missed more than words can ever say. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com