Obituary of Laurie Wayne Brown
Laurie Wayne Brown, 73 of New Minas passed away April 27, 2025, in the Valley Hospice. Born on May 19, 1951, Laurie was the youngest son of the late, Clarence and Zilphia (Schofield) Brown.
Laurie had a heart of gold; he would move heaven and earth for those he cared about. His smile was genuine and truly the sweetest, it was almost as if it was his unique way of making you feel special. He had a soft spot for dogs and cats, especially Millie, a snow-white cat who kept him company on his quiet days at home. Laurie loved barbeques and being surrounded by good friends at potlucks he also enjoyed listening to Bluegrass music and was a big fan of The Spinney Brothers.
Laurie worked as a mechanic and alignment technician for 25 years at GCR Tire in New Minas, prior to that he worked for Blair Pudsey for many years. Laurie’s passion for antique cars led him to becoming one of the founders of the Downeast Classic Car Club, he served as Vice President and later on became President.
Laurie is survived by his loving wife, Dianna Betty (Ann) of 55 years; his brother Dennis (Diane) of Mount Denson; sisters, Faye Brown of Avonport and Glenice (Steven) Misner of Chipman Brook, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Laurie was predeceased by his brothers, Cecil, Lloyd, Walton and Phillip and sisters, Stella Veino, Marion Wilkins, Gene Brown and Christina Brown.
“Deepest thanks to the Palliative Care Team in the Valley Regional Hospital, VON and the Valley Hospice. To all the friends and family who were always there to visit, run errands and give love and support, Thank you so much”
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday May 18, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00pm in the Greenwich Community Center, 106 Greenwich Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Laurie’s memory may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, Heart Fund, The Cancer Society of Canada, VON, the Valley Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 198 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, NS (902) 679-2822.
