The passing of Frederick Walter Brown of Fredericton, NB, husband of Gertrude (Mabie) Brown occurred on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on March 20, 1935 in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of the late Charles and Amber (Collings) Brown. He was a member of the Smokey Mokes, Fredericton Society of Artists, Red Sweater Choir, I Am Ministry, The Order of Saint Luke, St. Margarets Healing Services and also a former Scout Master. In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his sons Tony Brown (Doris) and David Brown (Janice) all of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren, Timothy (Jacinda), Kristen, Alexander and Alyssa Brown; great grandchildren, Braydyn, Jackson and Dalice Brown; sister, Delia Hachey of Stanley, NB; sister-in-law, Edith Mabie of Fredericton, NB; brother-in-law, Carl Mabie (Donna) of New York State. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his niece, Iris Young; mother-in-law, Violet Mabie; father-in-law, Albert Mabie; brothers-in-law, Donald Mabie, Mullen Young and Louis Hachey.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Nashwaaksis United Church on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 2 pm with Rev. Gil MacKenzie officiating. Pallbearers for the service will be Alex and Tim Brown, Matthew Dextraze, Graham and Colin Smith and John Patterson; Honourary Pallbearers are Jim Steen, Ian MacDonald, Walter Brown, Glen Stairs, Walter Young, Wendall Collicot, Doug Ashfield, George Dayton and Dow Price. Reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will take place in Fredericton Rural Cemetery. Fred's family would like to offer special thanks to Dow Price, Dot Steen, Mary Jane and Ian MacDonald, Edith Mabie, Nancy Robinson, Louie and Tina MacDonald; the Palliative Care Unit at the DECRH, Medical Staff of both Saint John and Fredericton Hospitals, Dr. Gordon MacDonald and Extra Mural. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com