Elsie Mary Brown Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Obituary

Elsie Mary Brown

<p>Peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, Elsie &ldquo;Wussie&rdquo; Brown passed away at Portage General Hospital at the age of 94 years.&nbsp;</p> <p>Elsie was predeceased by her husband Calvin Barrie Brown, their son Scott Barrie Brown and daughter-in-law Katherine, grandson Jonathan, brother Elgert &ldquo;Ollie&rdquo; Burton and sister Joan Milmine.&nbsp; Left to cherish her memory is her sister Catherine Ann Disturnal, daughter Catherine Schopp and son Daniel (Carol) Brown, along with 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren who she all loved and cherished.</p> <p>Wussie was born on November 3, 1927 and her life was centered around Macdonald, Manitoba until she moved to Portage 15 years ago.&nbsp; Her loving, caring nature and her sense of humour along with her outspoken abilities will be in our memories forever.&nbsp; We would like to thank her good friends from Windsor Park Estates, Eva Hofer from Airport Colony, and the staff at Portage General Hospital for providing just comfort and great care.</p> <p><em>&ldquo;When this life is over and my work is done,<br /> When loneliness and heartaches are all gone,<br /> When my chair is empty and tears fill your eyes,<br /> Just remember that I loved you and there is no need to cry!&rdquo;</em>&nbsp; Author Unknown.</p> <p>There will be a private family service held at a later date.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, a donation in Elsie&#39;s memory may be made to a charity of one&rsquo;s choice.</p> <p>A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com</p>
November 3, 1927 - July 1, 202211/03/192707/01/2022
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Deborah Ryder
November 18, 2022
Very belated condolences to Wussie's family.
Wanda & Debbie Ryder
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Vicki Pugh and Family
July 15, 2022
Dear Dan and Family.Are Deepest Condolences go out to everyone in your family.
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Clark and Shelley Caskey
July 7, 2022
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Brenda Thom
July 5, 2022
I remember lots of fun times when we visited the Brown family back in the day. Its been a pleasure have Wussie keep in touch with us and sharing memories of her friendship with our mother. I will miss her well wishes on birthdays and holidays. My condolences to the famil... Continue Reading
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Sandra Redan (Thom)
July 5, 2022
Wussie was a favourite friend of our Mother( Dint )since early childhood in MacDonald. My sisters and I still kept in touch with her, we so enjoyed her stories of the early days .
Wussie had a spark, such energy and wonderful sense of humour. Condolences to all the fam... Continue Reading
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Stephen and Pat Hoyes
July 4, 2022
Dear Dan Carol and family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Stephen and Pat
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Don & Brenda Hales
July 4, 2022
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Brian & Elaine Kitson
July 4, 2022
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Leslie Dernisky
July 4, 2022
Wussie was my mother's (Dint) childhood friend. They always stayed in touch and Wussie remained friends with my sisters and I after our parents passed away. I loved hearing all the stories they shared with us when they were growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with t... Continue Reading
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Mo and Karen McLeod
July 4, 2022
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