Obituary of Dick Brown

BROWN, Richard (Dick) On Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre at the age of 77. Husband of Chelsea for 58 years, beloved father of Ric (Laurie), Debi (Al LaPointe), Bill (Flo) and Bob (Kelly), Grandfather of 11 and Great Grandfather of 8. Employed at IBM for 36 years. A member of the management team of the Toronto Optimists and the Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps for many years. He was also Assistant Director of the Midtowners and the Golden Monarchs; Founder and Director of the Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps; and, Secretary/Treasurer of the Canadian Drum Corps Association from '64 to '69. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 344; 1395 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON. on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 344. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL at 1-877-839-2488 or visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com.