Bessie
‘Marie’ Brown (nee Thomas) – of South Bruce Peninsula,
passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at BPHS - Wiarton
Hospital at the age 73. Born in Red Bay, to Frank and Bessie Thomas
(nee Burk), she was the third oldest of five children; Bill, Gayle,
Victor and Colleen. She too, spent much of her life in the Wiarton area.
She was raised at Red Bay at Wildwood Lodge, graduating high school
in Wiarton. She married David Brown after spending a few years in Toronto
managing a doctor’s office, until she returned home and bought
a farm at Clavering which would envelope her for years to come with
the birth of many lambs and calves, and the home to many happy animals.
In the nineties, Marie spent much of time caring for her mom and dad
at Red Bay and was there to support mom when dad died there at the house.
She also took up residence on Mary St. in Wiarton, after owing a home
on George St. for many years. Friends are invited to a Memorial Gathering
to celebrate Marie’s life from the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula
Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341 on Thursday July 25,
2019 from 2-4 PM, with a Time of Sharing at 3 o’clock. Donations
to the BPHS Foundation (Wiarton) would be appreciated. Condolences may
be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
Marie had a love for animals that far surpassed most anyone. At any
time, during her life at the farm, one could find a wee lamb scampering
in her kitchen or in a bed by the stove as she struggled to make sure
they survived from birth. She loved her family, and as a thoughtful
aunt, sister or friend, her generosity knew no boundaries. Through the
years, she always had a loyal dog at her side who was so smart and well
behaved that may a story could be told about them. This past year Marie
lost Diego, who was so smart and so faithful he made her life a joy.
Time now for her to run free in fields with him.