Winston Brown – 83, Salmon River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Alpheus and Evelyn (Rose) Brown.
Winston was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Truro. After completing basic training at Camp Borden in Ontario, he served with Royal Canadian Dragoons at CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick; he was honourably discharged in 1964. He also worked for a period as a miner in Cape Breton, and then moved to Truro in 1973, where he was employed with Crossley Karastan until his retirement.
Winston was a homebody who kept a meticulous lawn and garden. He enjoyed spending time outside and fishing. An avid baseball fan, he watched and cheered on his favourite teams; he volunteered as a coach and umpire at Victoria Park in his younger years. Ever the handyman and tinkerer, his family and friends will miss being able to bring things to him to repair, and seeing the new things that he built and created.
Winston is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Alfreda (Hare); children, Heather (Darrell) Fitzgerald, Bible Hill; Winston (Martha) Brown, Brookside; Wayne Brown, North River; grandchildren, Suzanne (James) Cooper, Matthew Brown, Christopher (Allison) Fitzgerald, Stephen Fitzgerald (Charlotte), Brooklyn Brown (Drew), Austin Brown, Eli Brown; great grandchildren, Evan Cooper, Ryan Cooper, Katelyn Cooper; siblings, Franklyn (Doris) Brown, Moncton, New Brunswick; Ernest (Carolyn) Brown, Sydney Mines; Jocelyn Brogan, Sarnia, Ontario; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, William Stephen "Will" Brown (2007); brother, Perry Brown.
We would like to express our thanks to Dr. Cortney Smith, Mary (Palliative Care Nurse) and our family and friends for your care and concern.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Winston’s family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro. Reception will follow in Campbell Hall. Interment in Watson Cemetery, 1997 East Prince Street, Salmon River.
Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com