Marvin Arthur Brown
1943-2017
Marvin Arthur Brown – 73, of Centreville, Kings County, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Garfield and Leah (Ward) Brown. He was a member the Canadian Armed Forces retiring as CWO with RCEME after 28 years of service. He served as a peacekeeper in many different countries during his career. Following his retirement from the military, he had been employed with Davis Engineering in Ottawa, Ontario. He was a member of the United Nations Peacekeeping Association, Greenwood Branch, the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville, the RCEME Association, the Northville Farm Heritage Centre and the Antique Engine and Tractor Association, Windsor. Marvin enjoyed the outdoors and was always tinkering with old Make and Break and steam engines. He was a friend to all who knew him and liked by many. He is survived by his wife, Joan (LeBlanc); a grandson, Ryan (that he and Joan raised as a son); step-sons, Bruce (Jayne) Harkness, George (Vel) Harkness, Steve Harkness and Glenn (Michelle) Harkness; step-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Brandon and Kasey; sisters, Judy (Leo) Murphy, Ardythe (Robert) Manson and Gail Brown; brothers, Linden (Linda), Gary (Helen) and Stephen; many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by a sister, Elaine Mills; brothers, Eric and Hugh. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where a combined Royal Canadian Legion and funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017, Reverend Gerald Zinck officiating. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville. Burial will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.