Obituary of Hazel Brown

It is with great sadness that the family of Hazel Margaret Brown announce her peaceful passing which occurred in the early morning, Friday, June 13, 2025 at Mill Cove Nursing Home, with family by her side.  Born in Lower Millstream, NB on February 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Eules and Evelyn (Keirstead) Smith.

Hazel was born in Lower Millstream, NB, where she attended school then graduating from Sussex High School. Hazel went to Teacher’s College in Fredericton. Shortly after graduation, she set off on her journey to Huntington, Quebec. While teaching Primary School there, she met her husband, Kenneth Brown. They courted for about a year before they were married. After the birth of their three children they moved to Collina NB. Hazel taught in Lower Millstream, then later at Apohaqui Elementary School for many years.

Hazel was a member of the W.I. in Berwick, Young at Heart in Belleisle and an active member of Collina Baptist Church, although she would often frequent the Pentecostal Church in Sussex and Hatfield Point. Hazel loved music and yard sales. If she could blend the two, she was in her glory! Hazel was an amazing baker and often spent time teaching her granddaughter how to cook.

Hazel is survived by her sons: Daniel Brown (Christine Boisvert) of Ottawa, ON and Andrew Brown (Cheryl) of Belleisle, NB; son-in-law David Rae of Scotland; grandchildren: Amy Hargreaves of Belleisle, NB Alex Brown of Belleisle, NB and Cameron Rae of Ottawa, ON; great grandchildren: Chloe Hargreaves and Maddison Brown. Hazel leaves to mourn many, many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Besides her parents, Hazel is predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth Brown, precious daughter Lynn Brown-Rae and all her siblings: Mary, Mable, Ashley, Eules, Evelyn, Harry and Raymond.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), Norton, NB where visitation will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00PM. There will be a Graveside Service on Wednesday, June 18^th at the Upper Springfield Cemetery at 2:30PM. A reception will be held immediately following the burial, at the Collina Church Hall. All are welcome. Donations in memory of Hazel may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and memorial donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com.