Norma Julia Brown (nee Chapman)
September 12, 1933 to October 9, 2022
Obituary
Norma Julia Brown (nee Chapman) of St. John’s, Newfoundland peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 9, 2022 aged 89 years.
Predeceased by her husband Douglas (2006).
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories children John (Janet), Lois Downey (Ron), Rick, Robert (Gloria), Harry (Rhonda), Millie (Don Fry), Renee Short (Harvey). Cherished Nana to 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She will also be greatly missed by sister Joan Fagen, brother Harry and very special sister-in-law Inez. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy Lethbridge (Eric) and Juanita Hodder.
Norma was a faith-filled woman and long time member of the Parish of the Ascension in Mount Pearl. She enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends and was an avid swimmer for many years.
The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital for their compassionate care.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, October 12 from 2-6 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Church of the Ascension on Thursday, October 13 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Parish of the Ascension would be appreciated by the family.
Schedule
Visitations
2-6 p.m. on October 12, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
10:00am, Thursday October 13th
Church of the Ascension
So sorry to hear of Your Mom’s Passing !
Sending my Heartfelt condolences !!
The Brown Family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We were friends for many years when we lived in Mt. Pearl., and have great memories of parties and. card games many years ago. She was a beautiful lady and was determined to live every day to the fullest.
Please accept our sincere condolences..
To all the family,
l am so sad and sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom. Such a beautiful soul. We were friends for almost 70 years and I will miss our weekly chats so much. May God bless you and comfort you all at this time.
Ruby Hancock
John and family, we’re so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences
Anne and Robin
Mille and family
Our deepest condolence on the passing of your mother
Our thought are with you..
Brenda and Pat King
Condolences to mrs browns family and friends.. So sorry for your loss . Sincerely Patrick and Brenda Tucker
John I was so saddened to see your mom had passed away. She was a beautiful soul whom I remember well from our teenage years. Our condolences go out to you and your whole family. It is heartbreaking to loose your mom as I well know . I will be thinking of you and your family today and sending love . Take care
Renee and family,
We are all greatly saddened by the loss of your mom. She was a very special person and friend to us all especially Ruby and Gordon Hancock our condolences from all of us in the Hancock family, Norma will be greatly missed all of our love to you all.
Barry Hancock
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was such a nice lady. Thinking of you.
Millie,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom.
May she rest in peace.
Debbie Hanlon
Lois, John, Rick, Robert, Harry, Millie ,Renee and Families
Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your Mom. So many good memories of growing up together on Smallwood Drive,, and continued to be family friends for many years.
Love Jacqueline, Joyce Gregory and families.
Millie and family, our condolences on the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Renee and the Brown family,
Beyond sorry to hear of Aunt Norma’s passing. Treasure all of the memories that you have. Talk of them often it will bring a smile to your heart. She was a wonderful woman and created many memories for us all.
Thinking of you all, sending love and hugs.
What a wonderful woman, we are so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing.. May your hearts be filled with beautiful memories, and may she Rest in Peace.
Renee and all the Brown family,
So sorry on the loss of your Mom. Growing up, you were my second family and I often referred to her as my other mom. She was such a kind and caring person. I spent many nights at your house, cabin and even on vacations! I have so many fond memories of her and hope you find some comfort in all of your happy memories as well. Thinking of you and sending love.
To the Brown Family
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s recent passing. I begin to know your Mom and your late Dad when a group of us formed a house dart league. These were wonderful memories for sure. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady and I know she will be sadly missed. Our condolences to all the family and friends. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Brown Family,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Have many fond memories of her, Doug and you folks from our days in King’s Cove and my short time staying with you in Mt. Pearl. A beautiful life lived and many fond memories for you to remember her.
Renee, Millie, & Siblings,
“Sincere condolences” on your moms passing. We go back a long time when living as neighbours on Smallwood Drive. Renee & Shelly were best friends growing up & we connected through them. I remember Norma being easy going & very positive person. May Happy Memories help console all of you as you go forward in excepting the Loss of your MOM.
Ros Martin.
To all of Normas’ Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Moms’ passing.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad
and difficult time.
Fred & Thelma Wornell
Millie and family , so sorry to hear of your moms passing Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time .
Gary and Joan Olford
To Norma’s Family,
Thinking of time spent with your Mom playing St. Luke’s Marathon Bridge and what a joy it was to be with her.
The meals she would prepare, the conversations and the Games! I so enjoyed knowing her. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Pauline Murrin
To Robert,John,Millie and entire Brown family ,so sorry to read of your mothers passing .please accept my condolences and treasure all your wonderfull memories ,for that is what will get all of you through this sad time .Take care .
To the entire Brown family,
Please accept my condolences with the passing of Mrs. Brown, she was a lovely lady. I remember her from a long way back as we were kids. Later I remember her as she was always at the Mount Pearl pool for her swim when I used to go. She was a pleasure to talk with. God Bless you all!
To the Brown family;
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing ,she was such a warm and caring person.She will be missed by all.
God bless,Doug/Bette Winsor
Lois Ron and family,
Very sad to hear of Norma’s passing. She was kind, considerate and welcoming to me. Thinking of you all at this time.
Robert and Gloria,
Sorry to hear of your Mom and Mother-n-law passing.
Dean Lear
Sorry to read of Norma’s passing . My sincere sympathy to you all .
The beautiful memories you have will always keep Norma close to you .
God Bless .
Janet (Chafe ) Martin
Millie,
Dave and I are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I always enjoyed having a chat to her at the Telly Ten gathering over the years. Hold tight to your happy times together.
To the Brown family,
We wish to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Norma. She was a kind gentle soul and will be missed.
Mom will cherish their conversations now more than ever and is so very sad her friend of nearly 70 years is gone.
May God take her into his arms now and may she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Stan , Dorothy, Paul and Tina Murphy of Kilbride
Millie
With deepest sympathy on your mothers passing
May the many memories your shared be a comfort at this time
Condolences to the family..Norma was a beautiful lady..I will miss our get togethers for a tea and chat.. ..sending prayers to all at this difficult time…
To The Brown family
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs Brown’s passing.. Our sincere condolences go out to you all. We remember your Mom very well as such a sweet,kind,beautiful lady who always stopped to have a chat.. She will be missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Gil and June Boyce
John, and siblings and families we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have very fond memories of time spent at your house with your Mom and Dad. Condolences to all