Curtis Fenton Brown

Curtis Fenton Brown (age 92) passed away at The Grand Manan Nursing Home on Thursday, September 1st, 2016. Born on December 20, 1923 on Wood Island, Grand Manan Island, NB, he was the son of the late Heber T. Brown and Josie M. (Green) Brown.

Curtis will be sadly missed by his family: daughters Gail Steeves (Dave) of Riverview, NB and Cynthia Brown of Hillsborough, NB, brothers Beverley Brown (Belva) of Seal Cove, NB and Keith (Eulah) of Sussex, NB, sister–in–law Lauren McLaughlin of Saint John, NB as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Besides his parents, Curtis was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 Years, (Zelma) Jeanne (McLaughlin) Brown; brothers Maurice Brown and Graydon Brown; sisters Faye Cook and Doris Zwicker; five brothers–in–law, two sisters–in–law as well as his two faithful friends, Nils Kling (Linda) and Lucky.

Curtis was retired since 1988 when he sold his retail business (currently Grand Isle Drug Store). In his earlier years, he was a Farmer and Draft Horse Team Driver. Then, he was a Fisherman for over 20 years, owning and operating the herring seiner, "Golden Dawn", until shortly after he bought the store.

Curtis was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying his camp at Millers Pond, hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling, cutting wood and gardening. He and his wife, Jeanne, also loved travelling with their truck and fifth wheel, taking cruises and, most of all, their trip to Switzerland. However, Curtis was always glad to come back to his beloved island. He loved the place and he loved the people and gave both his full support throughout his life. He always said, "Why would you ever want to live anywhere else?"

A man of faith, Curtis was a faithful member of the North Head Baptist Church. Also, a faithful Rotarian, he was made a "Paul Harris Fellow" and received a Lifetime Membership from the Grand Manan Rotary Club. In 1969, Curtis saved the life of a 2 year old girl who was trapped in her home by fire. For his bravery, he was awarded the Royal Canadian Humane Association silver medal as well as a bronze medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.

Everyone who knew Curtis will miss his keen sense of humor, teasing, entertaining stories, generosity and kindness.

Visiting and Reception will take place at The North Head Baptist Church on Friday, September 2nd, 2016 from 7 to 9pm. A celebration of Curtis’ life will be held from the Church on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1:00pm.

Donations may be made to the North Head Baptist Church, Grand Manan Rotary Club, Grand Manan Nursing Home or to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or 506–662–3116.