Gerald Dean BROWN

BROWN, MR. GERALD 1933-2008 Gerald Dean "Gerry" Brown, 74, of North Alton, Kings County, formerly of Waasis and Marysville, New Brunswick, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in South Alton, Kings County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Susan (Welton) Brown. He spent his childhood in Scott's Bay, Kings County and had been employed with Sears in both Kentville and Windsor. He later moved to New Brunswick and worked in advertising for Medjuck's. He was a peacetime veteran having served with the Canadian Armed Forces, Service Corps. He served for three years in Germany and achieved the rank of Corporal. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville). He was later employed in radio and television advertising in New Brunswick, from where he retired. He is survived by his fiancé and best friend, Lillian (Fraser) Brown; a daughter, Diane (Randy) Delaney, Oromocto, New Brunswick; a grandson, Jeremy; several nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law, Marion Brown (Eugene Thibideau), Centreville, Joanne Wilson, Oromocto and Gertrude Russell (Murdock), Kentville. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased his wife, the former Loretta Young, sister, Alice Maskell; a brother, Charles and an infant brother, Roy. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation by family request. A combined Royal Canadian Legion and funeral service were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2008 in the North Alton Baptist Church. Interment will take place at a later date in the Scott's Bay Cemetery. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. February 02, 2008