Obituary of Anna Brown

BROWN: Anna (nee Busch) - A resident of Chatham, and formerly of Grande Pointe, Anna Brown passed away at Riverview Gardens on April 12, 2016 at the age of 95. Born in Yugoslavia, Anna was the daughter of the late Adam and Theresa (Beer) Busch. She emigrated to Canada in 1936 where she met her husband Edas Brown. They worked side by side on the farm, until he passed away in 1968. Loving mother of Donna Jean Kouyzer (late Bill, 2015) of Chatham, Mary Ellen King (late Marc, 2014) of Chatham and Leo James Brown (Lorrie) of Dover Township. Proud grandmother of Kevin Brown Faubert (Kathy), Bill Leon Kouyzer (Rebecca), David Kouyzer, Raymond King (Udocia), Larry King and Lindsey Koscielski (Eric). Great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Larry Brown, two grandchildren Denise Kouyzer and Lance Brown and sisters Kathy Ivanovich, Teresia Fihn, Mary Seitz and brother Tony Busch. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. She was a dedicated member of St. Philippe's Church, Grande Pointe all of her life. She was active with the CWL, and helped in the Parish Hall kitchen. When she moved to Chatham from the farm she attended St. Agnes Church. She enjoyed going to Florida in the winters, and traveling to warmer climates. Anna was talented with her hands, and enjoyed working on many crafts. She also enjoyed dancing at social functions and winning a euchre game with her friends. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday from 2:00- 4:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers at 6:45 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 52 Croydon Street, Chatham at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 with Fr. John Sharp as celebrant. Cremation to follow with a private family interment at St. Philippe Cemetery at a later date. Donations made in memory of Anna to the Chatham-Kent Hospice, or the St. Agnes C.W.L. Funeral Lunch Committee would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/162840101" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/162840101">Anna Brown</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>