ARTHUR BRYAN JOSEPH BROWN

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ARTHUR BRYAN JOSEPH BROWN June 16, 1947 April 13, 2007 Art, also called Bryan, was the second child of Irene Brown and Anthony Mazurski and the oldest brother of ten children. Until he joined the army at a young age, he lived with his mother, his grandmother, and at St. Joseph's Home for Boys and Portage Home for Boys. He was stationed in Alberta with the PPCLI. In Alberta, he started a new life with an early marriage and a career in hydro and then hotel management. He returned to Manitoba alone. In 1981, Art proudly achieved sobriety after a long struggle. In 1982, he met Sharon and began a journey with her that lasted 21 years. Art will be missed by his wife of many years Sharon, and their son Jordan (Lindsey), daughter Sancha Bullard; son Dr. Jared Bullard and his wife Pam; a soon to be born granddaughter as well as his in-laws. Bryan will be missed by his current love, Claire Frobisher whom he knew from his early years the only thing that gives me hope is that I know I'll see you again someday , and her sons, Kris, Keith, and adopted grandchildren. He will also be missed by his sisters, especially Geraldine, Edna and his special nephew Dylan along with Rosemarie, Terry-Lee and Louise; his brothers, especially Garry and Phil, Dennis, Peanuts and Allan and all of their families. Also missing Art will be his best buddy Kokomo Joe who knows about friendship. Art will be remembered as an extremely hard-working provider and he has passed those traits on to his children. He will also be remembered for his wit, charm and charisma the way he lit up a room with his gapped-tooth smile, his always present bottle of Diet Coke, his lasagne and meat pie, and his always helping hands. Many of Winnipeg's landmarks including Polo Park, the Forks Market, Johnston Terminal, Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, Glenlawn Collegiate and the Children's Museum owed their careful renovations and demolition to those same hands. We are all proud to have had Art in our families, hearts and lives. He will be missed by all. Love ya papa. Family and friends would like to thank the doctors and nurses on B5 at St. Boniface Hospital for all their hard work. In lieu of flowers, all his family and friends would like to ask that you make a donation to the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2007