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HELEN ELIZABETH BROWNE
Born: Sep 15, 1929
Date of Passing: Dec 30, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN ELIZABETH BROWNE September 15, 1929 - December 30, 2011 Peacefully, Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Browne, devoted wife of Kenneth Browne passed away at Concordia Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2011, with her entire family by her side. Betty was born in Calgary, Alberta, and the oldest of three children. She is survived by her two brothers, Charles (Maria) and George (Ramona). Betty is also survived by her nine children, Richard (Sandy), Donna (Danny), Trina (Ron), Patricia (Bill), Annalee, Howard, Timothy (Ngar), Thomas (Susan) and Shawn (Krystal); stepchildren Carol (Loyd), Jimmy (Lorie), and Donny. Betty also leaves this world with the love of her 25 surviving grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She now joins her previously deceased grandson, William McCluskey. Betty was colorful and unconventional; if others march to the beat of their own drum, she had the backing of a full marching band. She loved horses, Patsy Cline, shiny jewelry, fashionable clothes, and any conversation. She was passionate, intelligent, compassionate and stubborn. Mom was a story-teller, minstrel, fashionista and diva. Most importantly though, she had unlimited capacity to love and be loved; if you ever met her you could never forget her. It was Mom's wish that her only memorial be a celebration of her life in the form of a wake. Her friends and family gathered to reminisce, laugh and pay tribute to a life fully lived.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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This mother's day means very little to me when I know I cannot call or see you mom. I miss you every second of every day. Loving you forever. Trina - Posted by: Trina Hamm (Daughter) on: May 09, 2012
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I miss you so much Mom, and I only pray that you are happy and free from all pain and stress. You took so much on, and never complained to anyone. We love and miss you. Forever in our hearts. Love Trina - Posted by: Trina & Ron Hamm (Daughter & son in law) on: Feb 15, 2012
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You were my hero mom, and you always made Ron feel special, especially when you liked teasing him and telling him you were going to swat him. I will forever miss you Mom. Love Trina - Posted by: Trina & Ron Hamm (Daughter & son in law) on: Jan 17, 2012
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We'll miss you Grandma...love Corey, Kim, Lexi and Macy - Posted by: Corey (grandson) on: Jan 03, 2012