Obituary of Barry Wayne Brown
BROWN: Barry Wayne "Boo-boo" "Hunbun"-
A lifelong resident of Chatham, Barry Brown passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 69.
Born in Chatham, Barry was the son of the late Stuart Brown (late Margaret) and the late Freda Brown (née Hoskins). Predeceased his stepmother Dorothy McDougall.
Loving father to Carly Brown (Martin Dagenais), Tim Fisher, Brittany Fisher-Brown (Fraser Bedford), Chris Brown (Madison Walzack) and Jessica Brown.
Proud Papa Brown to Dezerae Brown, Devon Brown, Mackenzie Brown, Kendra Brown, Finnley Brown, Hughy Cooper-Brown and his grandpups Tali and Jada Bedford and Teddy Brown.
Barry will be missed by the mother of his children, Cheri Brown.
Predeceased by his brother Danny and sister Peggy.
Also missed by friends and extended family.
Barry drove truck all through his life and loved every minute of it.
Barry will be remembered for his big heart and child-like spirit.
A Celebration of Barry's life will be held at a later date. A Private family interment will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in memory of Barry to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
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