OBITUARIES
Elaine Brown
1945 – 2020
With great love and sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother, Elaine Brown (nee Romanow) in the evening hours of Monday, August 17th 2020 in Winnipeg.
Elaine Romanow was born July 3rd , 1945 and grew up on the family farm in Montmartre, SK. The “Paris of the Prairies” which was well suited for such a stylish lady. Mom would often tell us stories of life on the farm and we often say this is where we get our strong work ethic and family values. She was often found milking cows before and after school for the cream money that would help purchase cloths for the family. Mom was the youngest daughter in a family of nine children and had a happy childhood. Mom often spoke of her loving mother who would shape her entire life and prepare her for raising her own family.
Elaine met her husband at a dance and married the love of her life, Barry (Brown) on September 5, 1964. Mom attended Business College and worked at a construction company in Regina. Barry took a transfer to Winnipeg in 1972, with their first child Steven. Within the next 4 years she had her son Grant, and her twin daughters Celeste and Selena. Mom loved to talk about those days when she had four children under the age of 4. Elaine loved being a mother and was very loving to her children. Mom didn’t have a mean bone in her body and raised her kids to make their own choices and mistakes.
Mom had a flair for fashion and an eye for style. She enjoyed a career in the interior design industry and was an entrepreneur; starting many of her own businesses, whether it be selling cosmetics and jewelry. Mom would often have personal consulting requests for her opinion on design choices.
Mom enjoyed getting together with, family, friends or neighbors. Summer vacations where spent back at the family farm, BMX racing, or camping.
Elaine cherished life and shared love with everyone she met along the way. Elaine leaves behind her sons Steven (Trista) and Grant (Darlene), and daughter Selena; grandchildren Jessica, Angela, Joshua, Juliano, Lauren, Samantha and Anne. Also left mourning are many friends and relatives across Canada and the USA.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Barry in (2008), her daughter Celeste in (2016), and her infant granddaughter Tabitha in (2006). Also by her sisters Connie and Betty, brothers Alex and Edward, and Brothers-in-law Fred and Joe. Barry and Elaine shared a loving life together and now they can be together again. Elaine will also be reunited with her, daughter, loving parents, grandparents, sisters and brothers.
A family memorial and burial will take place at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Candiac, SK. In lieu of flowers or donations; celebrate life and embrace it with kindness.
Be at peace mom, we love you to pieces.
May God welcome Elaine into His loving arms
May she soar with the angels
May her memory be eternal
Vichnaya Pamyat!
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elaine Brown 1945 2020..
Bardal Funeral Home and Crematorium
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba