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GILBERT (GIL) FRANK BROWN
Date of Passing: Jun 17, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGILBERT (GIL) FRANK BROWN After a lengthy illness, on June 17, 2011, at the Grace Hospital, Gilbert beloved husband of Dorothy, passed away at the age of 86 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, sons Don (Doreen), William (Elisa), Alan (Lynn), stepdaughter Donna Black, daughter-in-law Linda Murray, sister-in-law Edith Brown, grandchildren: Tricia, Steven, Kari, Wayne, Erin, Heather, Caitlin, Adam and great-grandchildren Josh, Avery and Rodney. Gil was predeceased by his parents Blanche and Harry Brown, sisters: Faith Poole, Ruby Tufts, Dorothy Pulver and brothers: Earnest, Les, Gordon, and Stan. Gil was born in Swan River, Manitoba and worked on his father's farm until he joined the Canadian Army in 1943. He met Dorothy and got married in 1945 and moved back to Manitoba to take up farming after his discharge from the Army in 1945. He farmed in the Birtle area for a number of years and then tried his luck in the Erickson area for a couple of years. He found that farming was not for him and moved into Winnipeg, where he earned his mechanic's papers and worked for Consolidated Motors and Landau Ford Mercury for many years. He also worked for the Corps of Commissionaires until his final retirement. His hobbies included: golfing, 5 pin bowling and reading. He enjoyed sitting in his backyard watching the birds and enjoying the fresh air. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of 4 North at the Grace Hospital for their outstanding compassion and care provided to Gil for the past three months. Cremation has taken place and a memorial reception will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu, a donation can be made to Darcy's Pet Rescue or the Winnipeg Humane Society. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 20, 2011
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To Dorothy, Don and Family. Just hearing that my dear golfing friend passed away 3 years ago, I want to send you my condolences to all of you. I met Gil when I went to Golf at Tuxedo in 1989 and was put in his group with his friend Paul. It would be a great day that became many years of friendship on the golf course. Our tee time was 7:18 am, every Saturday morning. Gil got to the course early, had a coffee and toast with marmalade and peanut butter. I would follow suit and meet him and Paul for breakfast. Gil,would watch me golf and I remember his sayings "Quit thinking, and hit the ball". Or if a long ball was hit " you ate your bananas and hit it long, double ugh". My Dad would join us, Leon and then later Don would come back from Germany. We had many great years golfing together. Gil,was wise, friendly, had a good sense of humour, and fun to be with. He would always smile when Don hit a long, booming drive. Gil, stopped golfing due to a balance issue and I sure missed him. We were a great group. Gil May you rest in peace. I know you, Paul and my Dad are in the 4 some in heaven. May you rest in peace. God Bless you my friend. Greg - Posted by: Greg Braun (Golfing Friend) on: Jul 29, 2014