BROWN
Joseph "Joe" Owen
It is with heavy hearts and gratefulness for a life well-lived, that we share the news of the death of Joseph "Joe" Owen Brown, 83, on Friday, April 29, 2016, in the Maritime Oldfellows Nursing Home, Pictou. Joe was born in New Glasgow, the youngest child of Roderick and Josephine Brown. Joe spent close to 20 years in St. John's, NL, owning and operating the Bull & Bear Pub and Trapper John's Museum N'Pub. Over the years he "screeched in" thousands of visitors from near and far. He retired and moved back to Pictou in 1990. Joe will also be remembered for his political involvement on the local, provincial and federal levels. Joe was predeceased by his first wife Catherine; brothers Roderick and Lawrence; and sister Jean Gunn. Joe is survived by his wife June and the MacKenzie family; his children Nancy, Cathy (Agnes), Joey, Gerry (Patricia), Paul (Anna) and Chris (Lisa); his brother Don; and sister Florence Jordan; his grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, Blair, Devon, Cameron, Duncan and Sydney; his step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, many dear friends and his furry companion Teddy. His fun-loving nature will be remembered by all. At Joe's request there will be no visitation or funeral service; his body has been donated to Dalhousie University. Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or Alzheimer's Society of NL.