Donald James Brown
1933-2021
It is with broken hearts that we
announce the passing of Donald James
Brown, age 87, of Joggins, NS. Donald passed
away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Centre with his loving family by his
side.
Born in Lower Cove, he was a son of the
late William and Roseanna (Legere) Brown.
Donnie spent his younger years working
in the Joggins and River Hebert Coal Mines before later transitioning
to a fisherman. Both jobs had their share of hard work but Donnie
never complained or « sweated the small stuff ». His
most cherished duty however was a loving husband to his beautiful wife
Laura of 63 years and proud father with a special bond to his 4
children. He made Joggins his home but his heart was always in
Economy, NS. where he spent his summers clamming and bass fishing at
the cottage (lovingly known as « The Cove »)
surrounded by his family and friends. Donnie loved to laugh and joke
with all who visited, and always wore an enormous smile. He had a
passion for music whether it was listening to old time tunes or
singing and playing his guitar alongside his loved ones. He adored his
hunting trips with his boys and his McDonald’s trips with his girls.
In his later years Donnie was happiest at the cove driving his golf
cart or sitting on the cottage deck overlooking the water with the
Carter Family music playing and Laura by his side. His good natured
personality and irreplaceable presence will be dearly missed by all
who knew him. His sense of humour and his laughter will be remembered
forever, far and wide.
Donald will be dearly missed by his wife
Laura (nee Dow) and his four children Janie Lee (Scott McNairn) Larry
(Dianne MacGlashen) Leon (Shelley) and Roseanna (Jerry) Terrio. He
will also be missed by six grandchildren Crystal, Colt, Kelsey,
Michael, Jessica, and Jacquelyn; six step-grandchildren Megan,
Kristopher, Carrie, David, Jay and Freddy; 4 great grandchildren,
Tory, Bella, Jordyn and Gabe and many nieces and nephews and Missy the
cat.
« Donnie » as he was
known to his family and friends will forever be remembered as a kind
gentleman and fun-loving jokester.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by brothers Austin, Earl, Robert and Clifford; sisters Edith, Violet
and Shirley.
Our family wishes to thank the dedicated
medical staff at Cumberland Reginald Health Care Centre for their
compassionate care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Private family service
will be held in the near future.
Donations in memory of Donald may be
made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Donald’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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19332021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald James Brown 19332021..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia