- FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Retired Fire Chief Art Brown. Art passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11th, surrounded by his wife and family.
For over 45 years, Art served our community as a dedicated member of the Almonte, Almonte & Ramsay, and Mississippi Mills Fire Departments. Starting as a volunteer in 1969, he moved up the ranks from Firefighter to Lieutenant to Captain, and in 1983 was promoted to Deputy Chief. In 1997, Art was appointed by Council as the first full-time Fire Chief in Mississippi Mills. He went on to lead his team for 17 years before retiring in 2014.
Art was a well-known, well-loved, and highly respected figure in our community. He will be deeply missed by his Fire Service Family, Municipal Council and Staff, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
To honour our fallen Retired Fire Chief, flags at all municipal buildings have been lowered to half-mast. Please keep Art's wife, Diane, and the Brown family in your thoughts and prayers during this solemn time.
Mayor Christa Lowry
Municipality of Mississippi Mills
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Brown, Art (Retired Fire Chief for Mississippi Mills)
After a courageous battle with cancer, Art passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Art, of Almonte, Ontario, in his 76th year.
Beloved wife, confidante and best friend for 52 years to Diane (nee Elliott). Affectionately known as "Art Brown's daughters", Heather-Lee Brown Fortington (Jason McDonald), and Lianna Brown (Roger Brown). Proud Popa to Dylan "Wee Man" and Addie "Baby Girl". Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Agnes (nee Weatherdon). He was a devoted brother and is survived by Alice Charlebois (the late Ron), Ann Minnille (Wayne), George (Ruth), Gary (Nora) and brother-in-law Garry Dalgity (the late June). Loving uncle to his treasured nieces and nephews.
Friend to All.
Donations in memory of Art may be made to the Mississippi Mills Fire Department or the Queensway Carleton Hospital (Cancer Clinic). A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Karen Turcotte, Sarah Munro RN, Advance Care Paramedic Scott Smith, and Oncologist Dr. Scott Laurie for their compassionate care and friendship to Art and his family.
A Celebration of Art's Life will be held at Mississippi Mills Station 1 (478 Almonte St. - if needed, please use the Almonte Civitan Hall (500 Almonte St.) to park) on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:30pm with reception to follow.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
(127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313)
Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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1946 - 2022 (75 years)
