The family of Islay Brown wishes to announce her passing on Saturday December 14, 2024 in her 91st year with her family by her side. Left with a lifetime of cherished memories are her husband of 27 years George Brown, her children Gae (Gino), Douglas (Michelle) and Andrew (Aline), grandchildren Jordan (Jennie), Zoe, Kayla (Charlie), Caleb, Kaitlyn and great grandchildren, Finlee, John and soon to arrive, Emma. The Brown family includes Leonard (Grace), Valerie (Bob), Brian (Kerry) and Larry (Catherine), as well as their children and grandchildren.
Born and raised in Golden Valley ON, daughter of the late George and Martha Dobbs with siblings Lorne (deceased), Howard (deceased), Norman, Enola (Robert) and Joyanne. After completing high school, she accepted a job with Bell Canada as an operator. Throughout her 42-year career, she worked in several sectors and made lifetime friends, some of whom she still kept in touch with. In 1988 she retired from Bell and met George Brown, settling in together and married in March 1998. During their retirement years they enjoyed extensive travels internationally and coast to coast, visiting friends and family along the way, as well as enjoying quiet times together in their country home.
Mom, you have been the strongest woman we have ever known. You have always been so brave, dedicated and devoted to keeping the family in check. Your quotes “lend a helping hand” and “don’t worry, tomorrow is another day” are instilled in us forever.
As per mom’s wishes there will be no funeral service and cremation will take pace.
To leave a message of condolence or to share a memory with the family, please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan 705-724-2024.