Family and friends of Bev Browne sadly announce her passing on Friday, April 19, 2019.
Bev’s last days were spent at Hospice Simcoe and she died surrounded by love from her family and friends, courageous until the end. All who knew her know well her positivity, ability to comfort others with kind words of courage, humor & strength.
Loving wife of the late Hugh Joseph Browne, Bev and Hugh were happily married for over 37 years.
Bev dedicated herself to volunteering in her community and over several decades, rose to President of RVH Auxiliary, Chairman of Regional 3, and served with the Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario (HAAO).
She also spent many happy hours with her little dog Shadow in the Therapy Dog Program, visiting hospitals and homes around the community.
Bev‘s loving family, nieces Shelly McKelvie, Carole (Victor George) Lovegrove & Debbie Maxwell, great nieces-nephews, Michelle (Mike), Mellissa (Kelly), Devin (Erin), Kelley (Vinnie), Keven (Karen), great-great nieces and nephews, Maxwell, Madysen, Owen, Max, Peyton, Brady, Jeenie, Ruby, Kaiden will miss their Aunt Bev/Auntie BBB!
Bev’s lifelong, best friend Yvonne Ormston and her family loved Bev as their own Auntie and celebrated their lives with her through the years. They will dearly miss her, as will all of her many other dear friends.
Bev’s favorite expression was “better days ahead” - which she would wish for us all!
Celebration of Bev’s life will take place on Saturday, April 27th, from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley Street, Barrie. RSVP requested, but not required by email to rochellerlm@shaw.ca or text to 604.340.2799.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Simcoe, RVH Cancer Centre or any charity of your choice.