On Thursday, January 16, 2014 Mr. Otto Brown passed away peacefully at Gillis House, Merritt at the age of 90 ½ years. He survived by his loving wife Margaret, his daughter Rozann (Ed) and grandchildren Kathleen, Anthony and Mary-Ann. Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters: Alma, Frieda, Vivian, Jim, Jean and Bob, as well as many relatives and friends.
Otto was predeceased by his first wife Kathleen Brown, brother Bernard Brown and sisters Rose Brown and Emma McKean.
Otto was born June 2, 1923 in Demaine, Saskatchewan, and was raised on the family farm there. He had been employed at the Imperial Oil Refinery for over 30 years.
Prayers will be recited on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Kenneth Anoruo will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Friday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Mr. Brown would be appreciated.
