CLYDE BROWN

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CLYDE BROWN It is with great sadness our family announces the sudden passing on July 28, 2016, of Clyde Brown, aged 83. Left to forever cherish his memory is his beloved wife and best friend Shirley (nee Cromarty) of 59 years, his sons Arnie (Joanne) and Drew (Kathy); grandchildren Myles, Danielle, Reece, John, Tara and Matthew; great-grandson Dallas; sister Buelah; sister-in-law Daisy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ephrim and Adelia; sister Belle, brothers Ralph and George; and brothers-in-law Chester and John. On July 31 Clyde was born at Tacks Beach, Newfoundland. He joined the air force when he was 18 to get out into the world, was a Sergeant and worked as an air frame technician. In 1954, when he was stationed in Winnipeg, he met the love of his life Shirley and was married in 1956. They had their two boys and their young family was stationed in Winnipeg, Ontario and then overseas. They came back to Canada and were stationed in Gimli. After leaving the forces, Clyde built the family home in Selkirk and started his second career at Vantasy. He worked there until it closed. Clyde then retired to start his woodworking business which became his passion. He was an esteemed builder of purple martin houses and built and sold over 1500 "hotels" for his martins over the years. He designed and sold countless garden baskets, hangers and furniture over the years but his purple martin houses were his focus. He was a proud member of the Purple Martin Club and was featured in Cottager Magazine for his purple martin houses. Family was everything to Clyde. His sons were his pride and joy and they will both miss the wise and thoughtful advice and direction he always had to offer. He surrounded himself with his grandchildren. The house was full of them along with their friends every weekend. Clyde took the time with them to teach them practical things like building and maintaining their vehicles but most importantly instilled strong values and love and loyalty to family in them all. We are all better people because of his strong moral compass. His flowers and gardens were another joy for Clyde. He loved to work outside and has transformed their yard into a fairy garden. We cannot forget Clyde's love for his furry friends. Since 1969 when the first Dachshund showed up at the door in Germany in a basket, there have been hounds running to greet you at mom and dad's. There have been a number of them over the years and I am sure the reunion on the rainbow bridge was joyful. The family would like to thank Doctor Lindenschmidt and the staff at Selkirk General Hospital for all their kindness and care. We would also like to thank our friends, the ladies and gentlemen of the Clearwater Colony, for their kindness during this tragedy. There will be a private family interment at Brookside Cemetery on August 4. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 0R3, will be accepted. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2016