DEBERT - Gary Aubrey Brownell, 63 years of age, of Debert, N.S., formerly of Amherst, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the Late Austin and Lucy Ann (Pauley) Brownell of Amherst. He is survived by his daughter, Kim (Darryl) Corkery of Boston, Mass and son, Barry (Angela) Brownell of Fredericton, N.B. He was predeceased by his brother Norman Hazen Brownell and sister Doris Mae MacVittie. Gary studied at DeVry Institute in Toronto and went on to work with Maritime Tel and Tel for 25 years. He was also associated with his father and brother in the family boat-building business for several years. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Royal Canadian Legion, Debert Branch. Cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service and reception will take place in the spring at the Lorneville Cemetery in Lorneville, N.S. E-mail condolences may be sent to: kimbrownell@hotmail.com.