Obituary of Ivy Brown-Johnson
Brown-Johnson, Ivy Belle
Passed away peacefully at the age of 103 years, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens in Leamington Ontario.
She was raised in Chatham Township, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Winnie Burnett. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Brown of 44 years and raised 6 children with him. Following Arthur’s passing, she married Fred Johnson and was married to him for 30 years before he passed.
Ivy was the proud mother of Carmon Brown ( Debra ) of LaSalle, Elaine Brown - Willett of Colchester , Keith Brown (Deborah) of North Buxton, Charlotte Tatsu ( Francis) of Wallaceburg, Marilyn Chase (Earl Jr.) of Chatham. She was predeceased by her son Ross Brown . Proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Predeceased by her siblings, Velma Burnett, Cecil (Marylou) Burnett and Herbert (Ruby) Burnett.
Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street Chatham on Friday July 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. also on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the North Buxton Community Church in North Buxton from 10:00 am until the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at North Buxton Community Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honour can be made to Parkinson Canada or North Buxton Community Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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