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KATHLEEN (KAY) ELIZABETH BROWN M.V.O. (MORRISON) -
Date of Passing: Mar 31, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKATHLEEN (KAY) ELIZABETH BROWN M.V.O. (nee MORRISON) 1928 - 2014 It is with great sadness that the Brown family announce the passing of Kathleen (Kay) Elizabeth Brown, MVO, (nee Morrison) on March 31, 2014 at Deer Lodge Centre. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 64 years Lt-Colonel (Ret) Douglas Edwin Brown, CD, her son Fred Brown (Paula Olko), her son Morry Brown (Jean) and her grandchildren Riley Brown, Carrie Brown (Curtis Clapp) and great-granddaughter Avery Elizabeth Clapp, her daughter Gail Brown (Calum Morrison) and grandchildren Jeffrey Rempel (Nicole Grabowsky), and Jennifer Rempel, her daughter Sandra Brown (David Caughlin), her sister Mary Morrison Freedman and family, and many cousins, nieces and nephews in Winnipeg, Keewatin, England and Scotland. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Donald and Louise (nee McLeod) Morrison. In her youth Kathleen sang with her sister Mary at the Winnipeg Gaelic Society & Rosedale United Church. The family spent many happy times at their cottage at Grand Beach. After graduating from Kelvin High School Kathleen worked as a Stenographer at Trans-Canada Airlines. She met Doug in January 1949 while singing at The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Robbie Burns evening. Douglas and Kathleen were married on September 3, 1949. Officers of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders formed a Guard of Honour. As a professional singer on CBC Radio and Television, Kathleen was a soloist with the James Duncan Singers. She also sang with The Choristers and performed at Rainbow Stage. Kathleen was the soprano soloist for 35 years at Winnipeg Churches including First Presbyterian, Young United, Knox United and St. Andrew's River Heights United. Kathleen was Musical Director for the Hollow Mug Dinner Theatre at the International Inn and performed in many musicals. During Doug's appointment as Military Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-Governors the Honourable Eric Willis from 1960 to 1965 and to the Honourable Richard Bowles from 1965 to 1970, Kathleen assisted at Government House functions. Doug, as Senior Military Aide-de-Camp, and Kathleen, as Social Secretary, served Lieutenant-Governor the Honourable W. John McKeag from 1970 to 1976. In 1976 Kathleen was appointed Private Secretary to Lieutenant-Governor The Honourable F.L. Jobin and then The Honourable Pearl McGonigal from 1981 to 1982. Kathleen was appointed the first Protocol Officer for the Province of Manitoba in 1982 and then named Chief of Protocol for the Province of Manitoba in 1988. She coordinated many visits by the Royal Family, Heads of State and Governors-General. In 1996 Kathleen was named a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Kathleen was the first Manitoban to receive the award. Kathleen's most recent audience with the Queen was in April 2011. Kathleen enjoyed singing Hebredian music in Gaelic, sharing her talents with family and friends. Kathleen was a 49 year member of The PEO Sisterhood, Chapter Q Manitoba. Kathleen loved to spend time with family and friends at their cottage on Pine Portage Bay, Lake of the Woods, since 1964. Kathleen's family wish to extend heartfelt thanks for the care and compassion she received from the staff at Deer Lodge Centre, Lodge 2 West and at Sturgeon Creek 1 Retirement Residence. A celebration of Kathleen's life will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Deer Lodge Centre Foundation, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 9Z9 in memory of Kathleen are welcome. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Apr 26, 2014
KATHLEEN (KAY) ELIZABETH BROWN M.V.O. (nee MORRISON) 1928 - 2014 Peacefully, on Monday, March 31, 2014, Kathleen passed away at the Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 85 years. Arrangements are pending with a longer notice to follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Apr 5, 2014
KATHLEEN (KAY) ELIZABETH BROWN M.V.O. (nee MORRISON) 1928 - 2014 Peacefully, on Monday, March 31, 2014, Kathleen passed away at the Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 85 years. Arrangements are pending with a longer notice to follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Apr 2, 2014
Publish Date: Apr 5, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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My goodness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I only got the news of Mrs. Brown's passing and I'll pray that she is up in Heaven singing Brigadoon! Hope my Dad is there to enjoy! Our family has so much nostalgia - memories of walks through the bush to our cabin or up to yours, early Sunday morning when she drove down after a show. Can you believe that was 45-50 years ago???? God bless you! - Posted by: Sydney Kennedy (Lake of the Woods neighbor and Winnipeg friend) on: Jul 16, 2014
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Dear Gail & Calum, I'm sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. My condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Julia Prawdzik (Professional) on: May 07, 2014
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My sincere condolences on the passing of your Wife and Mom, Kathleen was one of my most favorite people! I have not seen her in a long time, but I often thought of her! I worked with her during the Pope's and Royal Visit of 1984 and other smaller visits! She was beautiful and kind! Every time I heard O Danny Boy, I could hear Kathleen breaking out in song! She was instrumental in where I am today! Thank you for sharing her with us! There is a beautiful singing Angel in heaven to watch over us! My deepest sympathies, hugs to all of you! - Posted by: Deborah Giguere (Former co-worker & friend) on: Apr 28, 2014
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Samm, I was so sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. She was such a lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Much love, Cathy Bachynski née Funnell - Posted by: Cathy Bachynski (friend of Samm) on: Apr 27, 2014
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Dear Morry and Family. I cannot begin to express my condolences to you and your family. Your mom was always the most gracious and amazing person. She wrote the book on Protocol and we are richer for having known her. - Posted by: Bruce MacKay (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2014
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I would like to send my sincere condolences to Kathleen's Family. Although I had not seen her in a while I have very fond memories of all the great family time spent with her whenever she visited us in Keewatin. She was such a beautiful and gracious lady & I am sure that she will be missed very much. - Posted by: Catherine (McLay) Kasprick (Daughter of her cousin Grace (Forbes) McLay in Keewatin) on: Apr 09, 2014
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To all of Kathleen's family, I am truly sorry to read of Kathleen's passing. My father, Jock Forbes was always so pleased when they had an opportunity to get together. All of the Forbes/McLeans/McLay cousins spoke so fondly of happy times when they had the opportunity to get together. These memories were never forgotten. I am pleased I had the opportunity to meet Kathleen. We all have great respect for what Kathleen stood for; always graciously showing respect and kindness to all. We are honoured to have known her. What a beautiful Lady that put a smile on many faces! Yes, Kathleen did make all around her welcomed and happy to be with her. Each honour bestowed upon Kathleen was well earned! She will live on in our hearts. My husband Doug and I send our condolences for the loss of your loved one. Kathleen will live on in many hearts. Linda and Doug Pelletier - Posted by: Linda (Forbes) Pelletier (Forbes family in Keewatin ) on: Apr 08, 2014
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'Auntie Kay' was always bright and ready to make you feel you were special. As a young boy I remember the Browns visiting and the Morrisons visiting the Browns, especially at Christmas. Kay could light up a room and when her and Donnie Morrison got going at a get together they pulled everybody into the fun. I will remember her smile, her kindness and her amazing quality of making you feel good. Debbie and I offer our condolences to you all. Your Mom was a wonderful Lady; we are richer for having known her. David Morrison - Posted by: David (cousin) on: Apr 08, 2014
