Obituary of Bernice Mary Brown

Bernice Mary (Watson) Brown
1927 – 2024

Bernice Mary Brown, nee Watson, passed away peacefully at the Stettler Hospital on November 21, 2024 at the age of 97 years.

Bernice was born in Stettler, Alberta on November 14, 1927 to parents Fred and Violet Watson.

On July 14, 1948, Bernice married Allen Brown and moved to the Brown farm.  She was a very good cook and her buns were a favorite of many family members and friends.  She always kept her yard, house and vehicles immaculate.   Dad and mom resided there until 1979 when they moved to Stettler. After dad’s passing in 1981, she kept very active by volunteering, playing cards and dancing into her 90s.  Mom also had a green thumb and with many plants of all types in her home.

Bernice is survived by her children Brenda McLellan and Ronald (Gloria) Brown; grandchildren Lisa (Mike) Robertson, Scott (Crystal) McLellan and Shawna Speakman; great grandchildren Carsen, Connor, Kayla, Gunnar, Sadie and Tanner; brother-in-law Jack Smith; sisters-in-law Gladys (Toots) Anderson, Alice Norris and Audrey (Wally) Ward; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Bernice is predeceased by her loving husband Allen Brown; parents Fred and Violet Watson; sister Shirley Smith; brother and sister-in-law Willis (Barb) Watson; son-in-law Dave McLellan; grandson Ricky Brown; special nephew Lance Smith; and several Brown sisters and brothers-in-law.

A Private Family Service Will Be Held

Memorial Donations may be made to the Erskine Cemetery, c/o Box 408, Erskine, AB T0C 1G0 or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Drive Ave., Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.