WILLIAM G. (BILL) BROWN

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Bill Brown, 85, of Barwick, Ont., on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011.
Bill was born Feb. 11, 1926 in Winnipeg, Man. to Rose Lakatos. He subsequently was adopted by William A. and Ethel Brown of Stratton, Ont.
On Nov. 24, 1950, he married Bertha Metzker and they were blessed with five wonderful children.
He was predeceased by his parents; and siblings, William (Buster), Noreen, Larry, and Margaret.
He is survived by his brother, George, and his sisters, Muriel and Marie.
Also surviving are his wife, Bertha; his children, Eric (Cheryl), Glenn (Marla), Cheryl (Ted), Joyce (Ken), and Donna (John); grandchildren, Natasha, Amanda, Sheena, Meaghan, Caitlin, Patrick, and Bethany; four great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., with Pastor Joe Orr officiating.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., POW 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com