It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Lester Brown, of Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021, at the age of 87 years. He passed peacefully at home, under palliative care, with his wife and daughter at his side.
He will be fondly remembered by devoted wife of fifty years, Marion. Loving father of two daughters Leslie Brown (fiancé Andrew Stevenson) and Audrey Brown-Rose. Forever remembered by grandchildren Desmond, Eric, Jacquie, Nigel, Kevin, Marlon and numerous great-grandchildren. Born in Cumberland, Manchester, Jamaica, on June 26, 1933, and first born to pre-deceased parents Aubrey and Hortense Brown. Being the eldest of the Brown clan, he created a brotherly bond with his siblings, that he nourished for years, despite the distance sometimes between them. Big brother to, and preceded in death by Desmond, Ossie (Oswald), Shim (Earshell Alrick), Herman Winston (Mattar); ‘n survived by baby brothers Chris (Enoch) wife June and Owen, wife Shirley. Favourite uncle to many, cousin to many more, with lifelong friends all around the world, having lived in both Jamaica and England for a significant time, before making the move to Canada. Also retired construction worker and proud Union Member of LiUNA! Local 527/527A. James will be sadly missed, but will live on in our hearts and memories.
Friends may RSVP on the Hulse, Playfair & McGarry website at www.hpmcgarry.ca to attend a public visitation on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 1:00p.m. – 8:15p.m., at the Central Chapel, 315 McLeod St. (at O’Connor). A private funeral service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 and is by family invitation only. For those wishing, the service will be livestreamed and can be accessed through James’ profile on the funeral home website. James L. Brown Funeral Service.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation Canada, Cancer Society – Ottawa or the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County would be appreciated.
Wednesday June 23rd 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James Lester Brown Wednesday June 23rd 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario