Jean Brown (nee Wood) died on August 11, 2016 in Victoria, B.C. Jean was born in London, England, on May 30, 1931. Jean and her husband, Jim, immigrated to Canada in 1953.
Jean will be missed by her loving husband of sixty-four years, Jim Brown; her children, Philippa (Jerry), Laura (Stewart), Meredith (Roy), and Hilary (Jean-Pierre) as well as her grandchildren, Stephanie (Will), Nicholas, Richard (Karina), Philip, Alison (Naveed), André, and Margaret (Christopher). Her family could not have loved her more.
Jean had a great sense of humour, fun and a wonderful ability to laugh at the ridiculous. She also had a deep conviction of the importance of family and community. Jean contributed her time and energy to many groups, and recently the “Adopt-a Grandmother” reading program for schools.
Jean was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, artist, actress and a guide to life.
Jean, Mum, Grandma …. we will miss you so much.
Because of Jean’s love for the performing arts, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a newly-formed performance art company for emerging Canadian artists called “The NonExistent Theatre”, based in Toronto. Information can be found at the following website: www.nonexistenttheatre.wordpress.com or donations can be mailed to: The NonExistent Theatre, #907-225 Sackville Street, Toronto, M5A 0B9.
A gathering for friends and family will take place on September 15th, 2016 at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club (2190 Harlow Drive, Victoria, BC) from 2pm- 4pm.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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Sharon Cameron Very sad news. For me, Jean was one of the pillars of our Gabriola Spinners and Weavers group…a person I looked up to for her strength of character, her sense of fun, her contribution to our many group projects, her encouragement, her generosity and her great common sense. She loved tapestry and when I’m busy weaving my own I will be remembering her work that she directed to members of her family. Thanks to Jean I have been inspired to do the same.
I too will miss her very much.
My heartfelt condolences to family.
Jean was the best person I have ever known. She was the one I looked up to and aspired to be as good as. When I come to a crossroad in my life I think ,what would Jean do, her common sense has always been a good guide. She was my mentor and good friend always ready with a smile and a cup of tea. She was the person I admired most in the world. Her courage sense of humor and total devotion to her family has been my touchstone and inspiration. She will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt condolences to you all.