Arlene D. Brown
1932-2012
Arlene D. Brown, 80 years of age, of Springhill, passed away
on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Dr. Georges L. DuMont Hospital,
Moncton, NB. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late John
& Olive (Wheaton) Rushton.
She received
her education in the Junction Rd, Elgin St. and Springhill Highschool.
She was a member of the St. Andrews Wesley United Church, served on
many committees of the church and also canvassed for several different
organizations. Arlene served on the Davis Day Memorial committee for
over 43 years, the Springhill -Oxford Kidney Foundation as memorial
secretary for over 11 years, Springhill Irish Festival committee,
Springhill and Area Comm. for fundraising for the new arena,
Springhill Senior Citizens. She was a "Rocking Granny" for
the Junction Rd School fund raising for school supplies for 12 years.
A member of the ladies group for the Salvation Army. Her enjoyment
came from her family, summers in the Five Islands- Economy areas and
decorating for special events. She especially liked hockey with the
Cool Blues.
Arlene will be sadly missed by her
daughters, Vicki Porter of Springhill, Valerie (Doug)
Reynolds of Little Forks, Wendy (Wayne Smith) Porter of ON,
Kelly (Doug) Williams of Springhill; grandchildren: Mitch
(Amy) Porter ,Madison & Jack , Dawn (Jamie) Spicer,
Alex, Corinn & Jorja, Bryan, Atteia, Jordon Porter, Abby
Smith, Matt, Nathan , Chynna Williams, Jonna (Rob) Reynolds, Kaenen
& Anja, Jerika (Isaac) Reynolds, Jaxon, Ryker &
Carter; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband James
"Bud" Brown; brothers, John, Donald,a brother in infancy;
sisters, Duretta, Grace & Flora May.
Funeral arrangements under the care and supervision of A. H.
Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361)
from where visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from
2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Funeral
Home on Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating.
Burial to take place in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be
made to the Kidney Foundation.