Neil Darrel Brown, in his 90th year, passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday October 20, 2019. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Taylor). Loving father of daughter Cindy and Brian Theoret, sons Neil Jr. and Beth Brown, Paul and Katalin Brown, Scott Brown, and chosen daughters Shelley and John Getty, and Karen and Brad Bellows. Proud Grandpa Mac of Olivia, Mitchell, Hannah, Harrison, Darrel, Drew, Ryan, Wesley, Jeff, Kyle, Codie, Taylor, Paige, Aidan, Rowen, and Quinn. Remembered as Dad #2 by John Getty and Melody and Bernie Aldred.
Neil was raised in East York and Cashel, Ontario by wonderful parents Merton and Daisy Brown. He enjoyed a fun-filled childhood and subsequent decades with his late brother Denton (Carly). Neil will be fondly remembered by his East York Goliath chums, Canadian Shorthorn Breeders, extended family members, and cherished friends.
Neil was a successful businessman and president of the company Doering and Brown with his partner, the late John Doering. On retirement, Neil farmed near Uxbridge, Ontario raising purebred shorthorn cattle and was often seen pursuing his passion for golf. A true gentleman, kind, honest, and loyal, Neil lived life to the fullest, enjoying his family and friends, his cattle, travelling across the globe, and most of all, 32 happy years of married life with “Joycie”.
Visitation will be held at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham on Friday, October 25th from 11:30 – 12:30, where the memorial service will be held at 1 PM. Cremation with interment Victoria Square United Cemetery, Markham. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211).
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church (Amherst Island, Ontario) or the Hager Hull Miller Scholarship Fund at East York Collegiate (Toronto, Ontario) would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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Peter and Diane Signal
Our deepest sympathy to the Brown family on Neils passing. Sincerely Peter, Diane Signal and family
Bob and Ann Browne
Dear Joyce:
Our sympathy in the loss of your husband, Neil. On reading his obituary, he certainly had a full and happy life.
Really enjoyed all of the wonderful photos that you have in memory of him.
With love,
Bob and Ann (Wemp) Browne
Valerie Lindop-Howlett
Dearest Cindy, Neil, Paul and Scott, I am so sad to learn of your Dad’s passing. I have truly wonderful memories of your Dad and so much laughter that I shared with your family so many years ago. It warms my heart to see him in pictures with his precious family. He was truly a gracious, gentle man.
Valerie, Frank and Olivia Howlett
Bambi
So sorry for your loss of Grampa Mac Jeff,Drew,Ryan , Wes,Darrel. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mary Pavkeje
Sincerest condolences. Neil was in the same room as my friend Gerry and I know how hard you all struggled