Passed suddenly at Clinton Public Hospital on February 23, 2021 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Holly Kinchlea-Brown for 38 years. Cherished father of Kathleen and Lee Webster, Sagan Brown and Joshua Jenkin all of London. Adored grandfather of Harley Webster, Cameron Sharpe, and future Baby Jenkin. Son and son-in-law of Suzanne (Merriam) Brown, Marilyn and Ross Turner, and Morag Kinchlea. Brother and brother-in-law of Scott and Collette Brown of Nova Scotia, Julia and Carlos Gomes of Manitoba, Beth Kinchlea of London, David Kinchlea and Sue Laking of London, Richard Kinchlea of Pickering, and Bradley and Lisa Turner of London. Fondly remembered by his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by his father Murray Brown (2008) father-in-law Dennis Kinchlea (2010), and brother-in-law Bill Kinchlea (2018).
Wes was a long time employee of Western University and was very involved in the CUPE2361 union. Throughout his many years working he forged many lifelong friendships. Wes enjoyed fishing, watching Dallas Cowboys games, Nascar, and the World Juniors but he enjoyed spending time with his family the most.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Monday from 12-1 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
A private family memorial service will be held on Monday, March 1st at 2 PM. If attending and able please wear your favorite Dallas Cowboys attire in honor of Wes. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations directed to the Children’s Health Foundation in honor of Daniel Kinchlea would be appreciated by the family.
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Don Varga
Holly, we are all saddened to hear of Wes passing away. Condolences and prayers.
Don and Sharon Varga and Lil and Bill Ostertag ((River Rats)
Patty Martin
Dear Kathleen and Family.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I remember Wes in the early years at CUPE and he was always generous , helping me with anything I needed. My deepest condolences to you and all your family.
Susan Dupuis
Dear Holly, Kathleen, Sagan, and families,
Bob and I are very sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose a beloved family member, and no words can really take away the pain. Just know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and happy memories to sustain you at this time.
Sue, Bob, Brian & Eric Dupuis
Hanna Gadacz
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Wes for many years and know he will be greatly missed. Please accept my condolence.
Jeff and Denise Thomas
Holly , Kathleen and Family sorry to hear let Wes has passed away I worked with him for alot of years and he was quite the character and Holly worked with my Mom at TD. I hope you can find peace and he will be just fine fishing in heaven as long as they don’t let him drive the boat. 😇
Danny Thournout / Annette Mayer
Holly , Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family . It was a great tribute to a wonderful guy ! I laughed and cried through it . So many memories , so many good times ! The thoughts of the girls was especially moving to me as it had been many years since I last saw them . They have grown into very impressive individuals . I will call soon to continue our last conversation .
Linda J Plant
Allen and I are both so saddened to hear of Wes’s passing. We send you hugs and love Holly. Condolences to you and your family.
Jordan Stewart
Sagan, Josh, Holly and family Deepest sympathies and condolences
Kevin Inchley
Holly, Kathleen and family,
My sincerest condolences for your loss.
Kevin
Harve and Yvonne Hoggart and family
Holly and family:
we would like to extend our sympathy to all the family.
Sagan we know that your dad was a very special for you.
A special Dad gives his family *** Room to grow,**courage to try ,** faith to believe **and wings to fly !!!
Kirk
Holly and family
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss of Wes. I will miss him at the park as he kind of took me under his wing and always made sure I had something warm to eat. Will certainly miss his fishing tales and also listening to him when ever the Cowboys played ( lost ). He is in my heart and memories always
RON AND GLENDA
HOLLY and Family
Our Sincere Condolences, Rest In Peace Wes
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Valerie Campbell-Merriam (& Peter Merriam)
It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them. (Author unknown)
I only met Wes a few times, but Wes was always caring and helpful. Had a smile for everyone.
He will be missed by the many who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need.
Wes, REST in PEACE.
Paul Wraith
Holly, Scott and families, so sorry to hear of Wes’ passing. Wes was my introduction to the door hardware business at DM Hardware and I was fortunate to continue to see him as we crossed paths at UWO lockshop. We lost a good one.
Deb Novakowski
Holly, Kathleen, Sagan and families please accept my condolences on your loss. It was a shock to hear and I can only imagine the loss you are feeling. Wes was a good friend to me and many others and helped out however he could. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra Brown/Wilows
Holly, Kathleen and Sagan, So shocked and saddened to hear of Wes’ passing. Way too young. thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Steve Forth
Dear Holly and family. On behalf of the Forth family I offer our sincere condolences for your loss of Wes. The Brown’s were an important part of our family’s lives over the years and in many ways. I’ll recount a few here. We moved into the Berkshire Village area on Topping Lane in the summer of 71 and if I recall correctly the Brown’s had also just moved there from Oakville. Julia and my sister Renee became close friends and still are today. My brother Mike hung out with Scott and Wes and I became best friends. We had so much fun in those days, there was lots to do and we made the most of our time and adventures. Wes and I went to Westminster SS and he was building a cedar strip canoe in woodworking class. You all likely know the story, but one day as he was making the cedar strips he decided to add some of his right index finger. He was suddenly thrust into the spotlight for not fainting but guys around him did. He was also an athlete, playing lacrosse competitively. One game he caught a fastball with his nose and I still remember the amazing colours his face became as he healed. Wes and I also started our first jobs together as clean-up crew for the Berkshire Clubhouse early on Saturday and Sunday mornings after the late night parties that were there for weddings. Those were skills we both used our whole lives. With the money we earned we’d by our own clothes, often at The Fig Leaf on Dundas Street. I bought bell bottoms but Wes went his own way and bought Lee Jeans when everyone else was buying Levi’s. That always gave me a laugh. We made other friends and with one buddy in particular we became a Berkshire version of the Stand By Me gang in that movie. That was Mike Dodge. We lived at the pool in summers and hung out in Mike’s rec room in the winters listening to tunes. Wes and I went to at least 3 or 4 BTO concerts over the years. And Wes introduced me to In-a-godda-da-vida, by Iron Butterfly, then Bowie’s ‘Spiders From Mars’ and Queen. We lost touch in my 20’s and reconnected again when my Dad was sick. Wes and my Dad had become good friends because they were both working at UWO. I have always appreciated his efforts to stay in touch with Dad. As many have said here already, Wes was an awesome man, a solid and dedicated father and friend, and most importantly an excellent husband. I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray for healing your broken hearts.
Lynn Brown
Holly, Kathleen and Sagan,
So sorry to learn of the loss of Wes. I hope eventually you will find some comfort in knowing how much you added to his life. Lynn Brown
Glen and Linda Finch
Holly, Kathleen, Sagan and Families
We are so sorry to hear Wes has passed.
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Scott pargeter
Holly and Brown family our condolences on your loss of a good husband and and very good friend as words can’t describe what I’m feeling so sorry
Allen and Linda Plant
Dear Holly and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and will hold you in our hearts.
Kevin Snelgrove
Holly, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kevin
Fred Eedy
Holly and family l am so sorry to hear of Wes’s sudden and way too young passing l worked with Wes and fished with him and was shocked He will be missed by all
BRETT BUTCHART
Holly, Kathlene and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Rosemary (Day) Robb
Holly & family,
I am indeed saddened to learn of your loss, my heart and prayers are with you all at this time.
Rosemary Day Robb
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
Holly & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Hold your memories of Wes close to help you through the days and months ahead. Big virtual hugs to you. 🥰
Wayne & Julie Pryce & Family
Holly, Sagan, Josh
Suzanne, Julia
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. All of your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Diane williams
Holly and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss we know wes will be terribly missed by you and your entire family we send condolences to Kathleen sagan and their families please know we are thinking of you all at this sad time
Joan and Dave Goddard
Holly and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Jim Cameron
So sorry to hear of Wes’ passing. He was great worker and co-worker.
A real asset to Physical Plant at UWO.
Tammy
Holly and family, So sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you a lot these days ever since you came upstairs that day and I gave you that hug. Cherish your memories and remember he’s always watching over all of you. Hugs. Your friend and co-worker Tammy.
Tammy and Barry
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Holly & Family, We are very sorry to hear this sad news of Wes’s passing Our Sincere Sympathy to all,
Ray & Sue Heffernan
John Reed and Laura Bays
Dear Holly, and Family we are so sorry to hear of Wes passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time . God bless all of you and your extended families.
John Chapman
Holly Kathleen, Harley, Sagan sorry to hear about Wes i cried the day he left us he was my last best friend and fishing buddy. Now the Lord has called him home. I wouldn’t see him again till its my turn. So Wes if your listening i Love you buddy. Holly, girls and Harley may God comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead.Im going to miss you old buddy. See you in Heaven Wes . Love John
Branch 1 TD
Thinking of you all during this time. Sending love from all of the staff at Branch 1
Martin/Jo Anne Clarke
Holly and Family: Thinking of you and all your family at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to you . Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Martin & Jo Anne
Gary Wilson (Stan)
All your fishing buddy’s from Hay Bay will miss you very much. Rest in peace .
John Chapman
Holly Kathleen Sagan and Harley im so sorry to hear about Wes I’ll miss my fishing buddy more than you will ever now .He was my last best friend. So he’s with the Lord in Heaven now so I’ll have to wait my turn to see him again. So Wes if you can hear me buddy I Love you buddy. Holly, girls and Harley my god be with you in your time of sorrow. Love John
Elizabeth Patterson
My heart goes out to you after this sudden loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Don’t let go of your precious memories. They’ll get you through this difficult time.
Diane Stephen
Holly and families,
So sorry for the sudden loss of Wes.
Thinking of you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Dave and Diane Stephen
Becky Savoy
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for your family.
Liz Jenkin
Holly, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Wes was a wonderful father and accepted Joshua into his family as one of his own. We needed a trailer and he not only said yes but took it to the camp and set it up for us to use. He went above and beyond, but I’m sure he also threw a line in the water that day.
Sandi Brintnell
Holly and family,
Sending our condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Rob and Sandi Brintnell
Sheila Butchart
Kathleen and extended family I send my prayers and warm love to you in the loss of your father
Sheila
Troy, Kim, Kody, Lauren Ritchie
Holly and family, we are so sorry to hear of Wes sudden passing. He will be fishing everyday in the Maitland now just what he loved. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
Jean Brown
Holly and Family: I was very sorry to hear the sad news about Wes. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jean Brown (Ken), Guelph
Mary Peterson
Dear Holly, I am saddened by the sudden passing of Wes. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you and the girls. I’m praying for peace and comfort for you, Kathleen and Sagan. Love you all!
Debra Tilley
Holly and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish all those precious memories. He is with you always in your hearts and memories. Our deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Debra and Ken Tilley
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Sagan and Josh,
So very sorry hear of you father’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. ❤️
Sheila Hodgins
My sincere condolences to you Holly and family keep the many wonderful memories close to your heart.
Mary Lynne Stewart
Holly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wes was a one of a kind Blessings. Mary Lynne
Heather Saqallah
Thanking of the family with a heavy heart ❤️ my condolences 😘
Carrie Graham
Holly and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you.
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Holly and Family : I’m so sorry to hear of Wes passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are wth you at this sad time. God Bless.