Allan Brown 1935 - 2013 It's with heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of George "Allan" Brown on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 after an 18 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Allan was born in Kamsack, SK on January 27th, 1935. After graduating from the Kamsack Collegiate, Allan joined SaskTel working for 36 years, retiring as a Technical Service Supervisor in Estevan, SK. Allan met Simonne (Simmie) Charlebois, a teacher in Kamsack and they were married July 2nd, 1956 in Estevan, SK. The Brown's resided in Kamsack until 1958 then they were transferred to Moosomin, SK and in 1967 to Estevan, SK. Allan enjoyed all sports but his passions were curling and golfing. Although he seldom boasted, he did shoot an Albatross on the #18 hole at Woodlawn Golf Course. Allan's favourite place was Madge Lake. In the spring of 1949, at the age of 14, he would pedal his bicycle every day after school 19 km's to help build the Brown family cottage. For the next 64 summers he would be at Madge Lake with family and friends golfing and fishing. In 1998 Allan was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Over the many years he participated in five different research programs that involved new medications or genetic research. His last contribution was the donation of his brain to Dr. Rajput's Genetic Research and Movements Disorder Program at the University of Saskatchewan. Although Parkinson's Disease limited his abilities, he seldom gave up and always tried to do his best. Allan is survived by his loving wife, Simmone; children, Debbie (Scott) Sears, Shelley (Lynn) Pion and Todd (Monique) Brown; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; siblings, Chuck (Shirley) Brown and Pat (Al) Munholland; brother-in-law Paul (Cec) Charlebois. He was predeceased by his parents, George & Mary Brown; siblings, Doreen (Bob) Bannister; in-laws, Arthur & Beatrice Charlebois, Lawrence (Yvonne) Charlebois and Rose Boyle. In our hearts we shall treasure his life and in our memories he shall live forever. Rest in peace, Allan. The Funeral Liturgy was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith officiating. Interment will be held in the Summer of 2014 at Riverview Cemetery, Kamsack, SK. If friends so desire, donations may be given to Rajput Parkinson Related Disease Research Endowment, Royal University Hospital Foundation, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W8 . Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of the late Allan Brown wish to say "Thank You" to Father Brian, Deacon Lynn Pion, the church choir, video technician, and the altar servers for the beautiful memorial service, which was held on Monday, Nov 25th at St. John the Baptist Church. We also extend our thanks to our many family and friends who through their thoughtful words and actions provided support and comfort; to those who visited, phoned, emailed, sent food, flowers or cards, had masses said, donated to charities in Allan's name, Hall Funeral Services, especially Allan Styre and to the C.W.L. for the delicious lunch. A very special "Thank You" to Garnet Wilhelm for his part in the services. To each and every one of you "God Bless".
