Obituary of Dennis John Brown
Brown: Dennis John -
A resident formerly of Dover Centre Dennis John Brown passed away on December 3, 2023 at the age of 77.
Born in Chatham, Dennis was the son of Jack and Phyllis (née Rankin) Brown.
Beloved husband of 51 years to Joanne (née Brooke). Predeceased by Lucille Sol in 1970.
Forever loved by his Daughter, Krista (Ron) Leclair; Grandson, Derrick Leclair; Granddaughter, Alana Leclair (Kyle) and his Sister, Nancy Sparks (Brian).
Deeply missed by his two Sister-in Laws Shirley Martens (Larry) and Jean Noltie (Gary).
Dennis retired from Navistar in 2000 after 33years of dedication. He spent the rest of his life with his true passion working the soil on the family farm in Dover Township A farmer through and through. You could always catch him on the roads of Chatham-Kent in his F150 or hauling Sugar Beets or Tomatoes through town. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by all that knew him.
Donations made in memory of Dennis to the Canadian Cancer Society and Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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