Sydney
We regret to announce the passing of Leonard ‘Len’ Raymond Brown on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.
Born on December 16, 1943 in Sydney, Len was the son of the late Sidney and Winnifred (Halloran) Brown.
Besides his parents, Len was predeceased by his wife, Sandra; brother, Sidney; stepdaughters, Suzanne and Debbie; step granddaughter, Allison and his first wife, Francine.
Len will be fondly remembered by his son, Stéphane; grandson, Luke, Ottawa; stepdaughter, Vicki Blakney, Dartmouth; stepson, Andy Blakney, Cornwall; sisters, Eileen (Bill) MacGillis, Jane (Ronald) Bennett, Patricia (Ray) Leduc and Nancy (Innis) MacPhail; brother, John (Nancy) Brown; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Len grew up in Mulgrave, obtained his accounting degree at UCB, then moved to Cornwall Ontario where he met his first wife, Francine and had his son, Stefan. He later returned to Sydney where he met the love of his life, Sandra. Len was involved in various business enterprises as well as operating Sydney Income Tax Service with good friend, Brandy.
Len and Sandra enjoyed many years of camping and fishing in Whycocomaugh, where they made many lifelong friendships. Len was a devoted member of St Theresa’s parish and was an animal lover, who cared for a colony of feral cats for many years. He will be remembered by his friends at Mira Water Park where he spent many years since Sandra’s passing. Len enjoyed Beer Bingo and taking guests up the Mira River in his boat. He will be remembered for his welcoming smile, his joviality, sense of humor, love for life and his positive attitude.
Visitation and Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Len Brown will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow at 6 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Everett MacDow officiating. Covid Protocols will be practiced at the service and for those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date.
Donations in memory of Len may be made to Feral and Abandoned Cat Society.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Jane , Ronald and family ,we were heartbroken to read of Len’s passing…keeping you all in our prayers ..love Alice & Danny xoxooxox
From: Alice & Danny MacIntosh
My sincere condolences and assurance of my prayers for you and your family
From: Rev Dennis Lamey
Len gave me the opportunity to use my education and experience to provide unique services to many people who had no one else willing to help them. With the wonderful Dr. Stewart Marsh, we achieved justly due financial compensation for clients by combining our skills. All my best to Len’s family who Len appreciated so much. May he Rest In Peace.
From: Martin Kennedy
My condolences. Sorry to hear of Lennie’s passing. We knew the family when we were kids. Mom and dad, Walter and Gen Gabriel, were good friends of Lennie’s parents. Lennie always spoke and was very friendly through the years whenever I saw him. Once again my condolences.
From: Paulette Krasowski
I’m so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. I’ll miss our conversations and his wit. He was a good man. My condolences to the Brown and Blakney family at this very difficult time. RIP Len.
From: Kenneth Hasuik
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Len . He was our accountant for many years and was also a very good friend . Our deepest sympathies to his family he will be greatly missed . Kindest regards Gary and Francey Wilson , Wilsons Collision .
From: Gary Wilson
Thinking of all of Len’s family at this very difficult time. Len was a very gentle and kind man who loved All of God’s creatures and truly lived his Faith. Due to Covid restrictions Philip and I are sending our deepest sympathies and will follow the funeral service online and will be thinking of you. Most sincerely,
From: Priscilla and Philip Landry
To Jane, the Brown family and extended family,
Our deepest condolences on Lenny’s passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane and Brown families,
so very sorry for your loss.
To Jane and Brown family. So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
To Jane , the Brown Family & extended family,
We were sorry to hear of Lenny”s passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to John and his family on the loss of their brother, Len! May your memories keep his presence with you forever.
My sincere condolences to Blakney and brown family. Rest in peace
To Jane , the Brown Family & extended family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on Lenny’s passing.
Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers .
To Jane and all of Lenny’s family..
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We are so sorry for your great loss, we will be thinking of you as you go through these sad days.
Our condolences to you all.
Love Brian, Jane Bennett & Family
To all the Brown and Blakey families we extend our deepest condolences in their loss. Our family has always had a warm spot in our hearts for Lenny. Len is our our prayers, may he rest in piece.
Our deepest condolences to Len’s Family; he will be deeply missed by my Husband and I.
Wendy & Charle Aboud
To the Brown and Blakey families, we are so sorry for you loss. Lenny has always had a warm spot in our hearts. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
To all the Brown family,Our deepest condolences for the loss of your brother.
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear brother Len.love and prayers go out to you and your family at this time,,,
To Janie, John and Family: So very sorry to hear of Lenny’s passing. Know I am thinking of you all at this time of loss and sadness. Sending love and hugs and take care.
Was broken hearted to hear of Len passing my condolences to his family and he now with his lord go faithful servant RIP
SENDING MY CONDOLENCES to both the Brown family’s and the Blakney family’s for the loss of Lennie, who I knew as a server at the old HOLIDAY INN , he came in regularly with his good friend and buddy, Also knew his worked with his son Stephane, and Stedaughter Debbie , know all the Blakney’s , You could expect to see him anytime on a Sunday at St. Threasa’s church doing what he loved best , serving his God ,,,,,he was so well know in this city and been a pleasure to say , “I KNOW YOU LEN” RIP and prayers to all his family
To my cousins, the Browns and the Blakney family. I am so sorry for your loss of Lenny. My condolence and sympathy to all at this sad time. I always enjoyed seeing Lenny when I was in Cape Breton every summer. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Lenny.
Evelyn Hunt Orleans Ont
So sorry to hear about the passing of Len, our condolences to his family and his friends.
To all of the Brown & Blakney family:
Sending our sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of Len. He was a great guy who always greeted you with a smile and a kind word. He will be missed. May all the wonderful memories you shared help you through the days ahead. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kansas & Judy Snow
Jane & family – so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Deepest condolences to all. Neil & Shelley Cornett
Jane & Ronald’s family, and all Len’s family, so sorry to hear of Len’s passing, sending our condolences to all of you, you are in my prayers.
The Brown Family
So sorry to hear of Len passing my thoughts & Prayers are with the family May God Bless you all
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing. He was a good man. I’ll miss our conversations and his wit. My condolences go out to the Brown and Blakney family at this very difficult time. RIP Len.
So sorry to read of Len’s passing. I did business with him many times over the years and he was always cordial, respectful and kept his clients best interests in the forefront. My deepest sympathy to Len’s many friends and colleagues. He will be missed. RIP my old friend.
Vicki,Andy,Samantha and Jenn
We were saddened to read of Len’s passing. We are gone almost 20 years from Davenport Rd. Your mum and Len were wonderful neighbours.
Sadly we were shocked to read that Suzanne had passed away!
Cherish your memories
Donnie,Agnes, Anne Louise & Stephen Campbell
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family on Lens passing. We will be watching the service on line this evening . Hugs to all of you oxox
BLESSINGS With our heavy heartfelt sympathy to All of Lenny Brown’s Family, Love Ones, Sisters/Brother, In-laws & Friends.
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
We hope that your warm, happy & fond memories will fill part of your empty heart during your sadness.
Remember Len with the good times your shared and pray for his peaceful transition. May you find strength during this difficult time.
All our Love,
Pat Sawicki,
Robert & Ryan Brown, Samantha Brown & Greg Fournier
Rockland, Ontario
Vickie and family.
We are very sorry to hear of Lens passing. Sending our prayers and love. Rick and Janet Ryan
Janie, Ronald and Brown family. Sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences.
Linda and Loren Cushing
BLESSINGS – We are sending our deepest & heartfelt sympathy to ALL Len’s Love Ones, Family, Sisters/Brother, In-laws, & Friends. May you ALL be comforted with your happy & fond/fun memories that you & Len shared. Remember ALL the good times and Pray for Len’s peaceful transition. We hope that you ALL will find strength during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. All our Love, Pat Sawicki, Rob & Ryan Brown, Samantha Brown & Greg Fournier. Rockland Ontario
Jane and the Brown Family
So sorry to hear of Lennys Passing. We went all thru school together.
The last time i saw him was at the School Reunion and the great stories and laughs we had that evening.
Isabel(Stewart)Halfpenny