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LES BROWN With profound sadness we announce that our beloved husband, father and grandpa, Les Brown, passed away on February 15, 2018. Les's first job was with the City of Winnipeg Engineers and in 1971 he joined the Winnipeg Fire Dept. He served as a fire fighter, first responder, training officer, asst. director of training and then safety and equipment officer, earning the title of Asst. Deputy Chief Sr. Firefighter. He wore his 20 and 40 year exemplary medals and bars with pride. After being involved in training hundreds of fire fighters Les retired at age 65; giving him 45 years 9 months service to the City of Winnipeg (42 years in fire dept.). Les was very much a family man and was always there for his family. He was so very proud of his children and grandchildren of whom he supported in their ventures. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Marilyn; daughter Marnie (Norm) grandson Colton; son Lester (Jen) grandchildren Alexis, Logan, Cassandra, Madison; two sisters Myrna Fernec (Jerry) and family, Valerie Lavallee and family also his aunt Margaret and many cousins He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Jack Brown; uncles Eddie and Harold Brown. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Winnipeg Fire Fighters Burn Fund would be appreciated. This obituary can also be viewed at www.cropo.com
Publish Date: Feb 24, 2018
LES BROWN With profound sadness we announce the passing of Les Brown on February 15, 2018 at the age of 71. Funeral service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. A longer obituary notice to follow.
Publish Date: Feb 22, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2018
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Jovial is the best way to describe Les. Always smiling, friendly and kind. Always nice to walk into a room, classroom or scene and see Les. - Posted by: Alexandra Hudson (retired paramedic, volunteer firefighter) on: Mar 18, 2018
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Marilyn, Marnie, Les Jr and families. We have just returned from vacation and are saddened to hear about Les' passing. He was such a kind gentle man, friendly and full of fun. We enjoyed many years as a young family spending time with you all. Les was like a big teddy bear with all the kids. Gone too soon, our sincere condolences. - Posted by: Rita and Lloyd Mymko (Friend/neighbour) on: Mar 03, 2018
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I met Les in 1975, when I came on the WFD at 21 Stn. From the first moment I met him, I liked him. He was always happy and upbeat, he'd call me Kenny Barnyard and would laugh. I couldn't get mad he was to funny. My condolences to his family on their loss. Les will be missed. He was a fine man and a credit to the Fire Dept. The Bible says "to be absent from the body is to be with the Lord" Les is in good hand now. God Bless. - Posted by: ken barnett (brother firefighter) on: Feb 25, 2018
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Great guy, fun guy! I was just talking about LES the other day to an ex-SPARTAN football player. When we won, LES (RED) was a valuable member of the very 1st SISLER HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM in 1963. We went to pick-up RED in a 1947 coupe on a street off MOUNTAIN AVE. The next morning (we knew where almost every player lived) at the time. The plan was to pick up LES & some other guys, to drive to other schools with the trophy, which we did. When one of us went to the door, RED'S mom came to the door & said RED "LES is going to school, not with you guys". We laughed & for awhile we would bug RED by saying things like if we were going to a dance, "hey RED are you coming with us or do you have to ask your mom. Unfortunately as time passes, you lose contact with many people. Sorry to the family. We lost a friend & team-mate. Whenever we saw LES, he always had a smile, as if he knew there was a joke coming, like maybe hey LES, how come you have 2 colors in your name? RED BROWN, you will be missed. - Posted by: RICHARD SUDSY SIDORCHUK (valuable member of the 1st. SISLER HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL team in 1963. LES ( RED )was a ) on: Feb 25, 2018
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My sincere condolences to Marilyn and family. Les was a true friend, a man of integrity and honesty and truly had a heart of gold. I will treasure the memories Les ....... - Posted by: Walter Kloos (Friend / collegue ) on: Feb 25, 2018
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Dear Myrna, Val and families, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, McDonald, Ahlbaum and Courage families - Posted by: Kathy Courage (Family friend) on: Feb 24, 2018
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Marilyn, Marnie and family we are very sorry for the loss of your father. It is never easy to lose a parent. Your dad is now your guardian angel protecting you. We love and send you all our love and hugs. Our deepest sympathies. Claude and Candice - Posted by: Claude and Candice Levesque (cousins) on: Feb 24, 2018
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So sorry to hear of Les's passing. Our condolences to Marilyn and family. - Posted by: Ron & Fran Wilson (Long time neighbours) on: Feb 24, 2018
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A great co worker for many years. - Posted by: Bob Krystik () on: Feb 24, 2018
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Les was a fun guy to work with, I still recall the first day we started at the Academy. My deepest sympathy to all the family, may he rest in peace. Harry Zubriski - Posted by: Harry Zubriski (Fellow firefighter) on: Feb 24, 2018
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Worked on the provincial EMS exam team for many years. A fountain of knowledge that he was always willing to share and a great guy. Always enjoyed sitting yakking with him. Sincere condolences to his his family. He will be missed. RIP Les. ❤️ - Posted by: Tanya Cutting (Friend) on: Feb 24, 2018
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So very very sorry. Hugs to you and the family. ❣ - Posted by: Kim R (Friend of Marnie) on: Feb 24, 2018
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Les Brown, Man of Renown. That is how I greeted him when I saw him at the tower. Les was just a nice guy. Very knowledgeable and helped a lot of firefighters get better at their craft. I was saddened to hear of his illness. My condolences to his family. Take comfort in the fact he helped a lot of people. - Posted by: Scott Miner (Collegue) on: Feb 22, 2018
