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SERVICES FOR ANGUS BROWN

[Welland Tribune November 5, 1943]

Well-known Railroad Man, Fenwick District
Fenwick, Nov. 5-Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 31st at the home of his son, C.L. Brown, of Loverna, Sask, for the late Angus M. Brown, widely known railroad man, who passed away on Friday October 29th, after a brief illness, in his 87th year.

Deceased was well and favorably known in this district, where he lived for many years. Born at moulton Station in 1857, the son of Richard and Mary Brown, he lived the earlier part of his life in that district where he was employed as section foreman at Perry Station for a number of years. He came to Fenwick 48 years ago, when the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo road was under construction, remaining to fill the position of section foreman for 20 years. After the death of his wife, Ella Weller Brown, 30 years ago, Mr Brown moved to the west, where he has since resided..

He is survived by one daughter Mrs L.E. Haist of Fenwick; one son, Clarence L. Brown of Loverna, Sask., and one brother, James Brown of Moulton Station Predeceasing him were his wife, Ella Weller Brown; a son, Charles A. Brown of Winnipeg, Man., and two sisters who died many years ago. Interment was made in Loverna cemetery.

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