Blanche Browne
July 5, 1934 – June 8, 2022
«On June 8, 2022, Blanche Browne passed away peacefully at age 87 after a short illness, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Blanche not only stayed at home to raise her own 8 children, she also cared for all 14 grandchildren. She cared very deeply for her family and friends and did not view this as an obligation but as an act of love. She always provided support and love for her family and gave her time to everyone.
For those who knew Blanche, you know that she never had a filter, except for the one on her cigarette. She always said what was on her mind. She also loved her game of 120’s and often came home with bruised knuckles. Her grandchildren can attest to the fact that «nan browne» made the best chocolate chip cookies ever.
Blanche is predeceased by her husband Jim, her twin sister Grace, her sister Ernestine and brothers Ned, Lloyd and Charlie. «Nan» is survived by her 8 children; Sharon (Dewey), Diane (Greg), Lorraine (Derrick), Bob (Christine), Debbie (Danny), Jim (Janet), Mary (Brian) and Barry (Linda); her 14 precious grandchildren; Rick (Bianca), Rob (Yvonne), Jason (Deanne), Nicole (Lee), Kyle (Jessica), Stephen (Robyn), Scott (Samantha), Christopher (Lesley), Danielle (Chris), Sarah, Matthew, Andrew (Sharla), Cara (Justin), Morgan and 13 great grandchildren; Liam, Norah, Cole, Noah, Alexander, Everleigh, Kate, Jesse, Liv, Elena, Aiden, Kenzie and Kate as well as very special friend Sue Dooley (Ralph). Blanche also leaves behind a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends, too numerous to mention. The family would also like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Pat O’Shea for his continued support and the nurses and staff of 4 and 5 East, St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Friday, June 10th from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 10 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Community Food Sharing Association in Blanche’s memory.
«We will all have a cup of Tetley tea, with carnation milk, to honor you Mom and Nan.»
2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Blanche Browne 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Torbay, Province: T-N