Grace Brown

Mrs. Grace Evelyn Brown (95) OF North Head Grand Manan Island passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home Monday August 23, 2010. She was born on January 12, 1915 in North Head the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mabel (Hatt) Tatton. Grace was the last surviving member of her family. An avid knitter and craftsperson, Grace was a knitter of sweaters for Cottage Craft, St. Andrews and later for Whale Cove Knitters, Grand Manan. She was a founding member of the Grand Manan Farmers’ Market and was an active vendor for many years selling her handmade Barbie doll clothes, knitting and cooked treats. In earlier years, she worked from her home making lobster bait pockets and cod ends for the fishing industry. The family weir business was very much part of her rhythm of life even in her final day. Her presence will be missed by all who were a part of her life. She is survived by her two daughters Mary (Murray) Brown of Grand Harbour, Nancy (Roger) Nason of Fredericton. Six sons; Ron (Maxine) of Woodwards Cove, Valery (Bud) (Margot) of North Head, Robert (Joan) of North Head, Arthur (Cheryl) of North Head, Blair (Claudette) of Florida USA, and Jerry of North Head. Twenty four grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Floyd, and one granddaughter Laureen. Two sisters Isabelle Denton, and Kathryn Wilson. Also two brothers Weldon and Beverly Tatton.
Visiting will take place from Ells Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the North Head Wesleyan Church on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Ron Ford officiating and Rev. Jasper Rideout assisting. The interment will follow at the North Head Cemetery. Grace’s family has requested that donations may be made to the North Head Cemetery Association or the charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to: www.ells.ca, or 506-662-3116.