Obituary of Gordon Brown

Brown, Gordon Hibbert, “Brown Dog” (CD ) - age78, Dartmouth, passed away heroically in the late evening of March 14, 2013 at the Halifax Infirmary Hospital, Halifax. He was Born in Summerville, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Gordon grew up in Windsor and his adventurous life style led him from one coast of Canada to another as a proud member of Canada’s’ Armed Forces (Navy) for 28 years followed by 10 years in the Beaufort Sea on supply vessels for Dome Petroleum, before entering retirement. He was also a serving member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 and the Admiral Densmond Piers Association Bridgewater. He married his partner in love and life, Alice (Murphy) Brown. Together they raised two wonderful sons and one beautiful daughter and in turn, perfected the art of spoiling six wonderful grandchildren. Gordon’s passions were country living, and he was a jack of all trades and self professed, “Master of None“. He loved “kicking arse” in card and board games. Gordon loved his time with friends and family and always looked forward to seeing them. Quick to strike up a conversation with a stranger he was always making new acquaintances while keeping the old friendships alive. He was a funny, warm-hearted, giving and forgiving man. Gordon will forever live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him, and his great jokes and laughs. Gordon is survived by his wife of 54 years of marriage, Alice (Murphy) Brown, proud sons, Tony Brown, Wayne Brown (Lynn Blackstock) and daughter Prudence (John) Kennedy; loving grandchildren Melissa (Dermaid) Fitzgerald, Tyler (Amanda) Brown, Kayleigh (Ryan) Conrad, Chelsea (Chris) Coffin, Joshua Kennedy, Breagh Brown and six great-grandchildren and many, In-laws, nieces and nephews. Gordon is predeceased by his parents, Walter and Medea (Wilkens) Brown, and sister Irene (Lawrence) Skipper. Following Gordon’s instructions there will be no services. Donations in memory of Gordon can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia at Level 3,Park Lane Mall, 5657 Spring Garden Rd Box 245 Halifax,Nova Scotia B3J 3R4 or the Canadian Lung Association 401-18 Wynford Drive, Toronto Ontario M3C 0K8. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca or by mailing to P.O. Box 355, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 3X1. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 568 Main Street Wolfville.