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Donald ‘Don’ Russel Brown

October 7, 2022

Peacefully at University Hospital on Friday, October 7, 2022, Donald Brown of Thorndale, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Geeske “Pat” Durkje (née Ferwerda) for 55 years. Loving dad of Dave (Margot) and Sandra Brown. Devoted grandpa of Karissa, Jordan, Cameron, Jesse and Josh. Dear brother of Beverly McCulloch, Judy Gregory and predeceased by his sister Eileen Brown. Dear brother-in-law of Peter (Mientje) Ferwerda, Marie Klaver and the late William Ferwerda. Don will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Lung Association.

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Many thanks to all who have contacted all of us, so far. It's been moving to hear he's inspired and taught some, and brought smiles to all.

~ Sandra Brown

Missing you already, but memories are flooding with happiness

~ Sandra Brown

My condolences to Don's family. We always had laughs when he was around...Treasure the memories.

~ Ellen Hodgins (Simpson)

The most caring man we have ever met. Our hearts are with the entire family. Don was funny, caring and devoted. Our hearts are heavy. RIP our friend.

~ Rick & Pattie Beyea

Services for Donald ‘Don’ Russel Brown

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

October 12, 2022 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

October 12, 2022 12:00 pm

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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Canadian Lung Association

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