
BROWN, Thomas E., C.A. (1919-2007) Passed away in Victoria on June 2, 2007. Born in Winnipeg, graduated from Lord Roberts Junior High (1934) and St. James Collegiate (1936). Articled with W.M. Hurley & Co. (1938), he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (1943), then followed a 37 year career in the public accounting industry and the Public Service in Montreal and Ottawa, until his retirement (1980). He spent varying periods with Creah, Cushing & Hodgson, Ais, International Petroleum (Peru), K.P.MG., Turner & Newall/Atlas Asbestos, J.H. Connor & Sons, Defence Production/Canadian Commercial Corp., Public Service Commission, Executive Development/CAP and Industry Canada (Auto pact). Received a Merit Award from the Incentive Award Boards of the Public Service for an exceptional and distinguished contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Service. Married Elizabeth Wilson of Valors, PQ. (1946) and moved to Victoria on her death (1988). Survived by his niece Sandra St. Onge. No service by his request. Ashes will be interred in a niche in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, beside those of his beloved Elizabeth. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 6/8/2007