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Edith May Brown

1927-2015

Edith May Brown

Mrs. Edith M. Brown of North Head Grand Manan Island  passed away peacefully at the Grand Manan Hospital January 29, 2015.  She was born almost eighty-eight years ago March 26, 1927, the eldest of nine to John and Lois (Ingersoll) Brown of Deep Cove, Grand Manan, NB.  She married Herman (Hi) Brown of North Head where they raised their nine children, six girls and three boys.  Edith is survived by five daughters; Sheila Wilson (Walter), Andrea Morse (the late Wellesley), Marlene Graham (Doug) from Sussex, Deborah Avery (Grant), Leola Ingalls (Joseph), three sons; Dale (Brenda), Dana (Denise), and Dwain Brown, all of Grand Manan. Two sisters; Marilyn Cary of Woodwards Cove, Selinda Ryder (Murray) of Moncton, four brothers; George Brown (Betty), Johnny Brown (Charmaine), of Grand Manan, Sherwin Brown (Jean) of Ontario, Bob Brown (Barb) of St. Stephen.  Also will be missed by her eighteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and special friends.  Edith was predeceased by husband Herman (2000), ten year old daughter Wendy (1967), sisters Leola Monroe (1958), Deanna Russell (2009), and son in law Wellesley Morse (1989).  After graduating from high school Edith boned herring and did childcare. Children were her passion, joy, delight, and they were drawn to her.  After marrying Whistle Roader Herman Brown and having nine children in eleven years she became a full time stay at home mom, a "born mother".  She loved playing with the kids, cooking, providing a warm loving home which was open to all, especially kids and teens.  Edith encouraged her children to get an education and four went on to be teachers.  The family was musical so sang in many Island music festivals as well as appearing on the TV program "It’s Time For Juniors".  Being an avid gardener her large yard was covered with beautiful flower gardens.  In later years she enjoyed watching the great variety of birds (some rare) at her feeders, reading and of course cooking.  Edith loved her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ and her Church, North Head Wesleyan of which she was a member, and in younger years helped with children’s programs as well as Missionary Auxillary. As a child Edith spent several months at the TB Hospital in Saint John for several months and for the past seventeen years has confronted death many times.  She has had a strong will to live due to her love for her family and all the family babies being born, but finally her body wore out and she left earth for eternal life in Heaven with Jesus and loved ones there.  Donations may be made to the North Head Wesleyan Church Building Fund, or to the charity of the Donor’s choice.  Visiting will take place at the North Head Wesleyan Church on Tuesday, February 3rd from 4-8 pm.  The funeral will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm from the church with Rev. Stephen Brown officiating, assisted by Rev. Ryan Farrell, and Rev. David Ingersoll.  Funeral 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.  

Service Date
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Service Time
1:00 PM
Service Location
North Head Wesleyan Church

Visitation
February 3, 2015
Visitation Time
4-8 PM
Visitation Location
North Head Wesleyan Church

Burial Location
North Head Community Cemetery

Requested Charity
North Head Wesleyan Church Building Fund or the charity of the Donor's choice