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Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital on Tuesday July 26th, 2023 in his 74th year. Beloved partner of Brenda Gourd (nee Tackaberry). Loving father of Jason Brown, Joey Brown, Rob Gourd (Patti), Vickie Nelson (Mark) and Rachel Langstone (Darryl). Cherished grandfather of Codi (Michelle), Emily, Travis, Kaitlyn, Desiree, Ashlyn and Chloe and great grandfather of Jackson, Cooper and Kennleigh. Al is survived by his mother Leona Smoke and pre-deceased by his father the late Stewart Brown (the late Eunice). Al will be fondly remembered by his 11 siblings, the Smoke Family and his ball team “Brownie’s Boys”. A celebration of life will be held at Alderville Community Centre on Wednesday August 2nd from 1-3 pm. Interment in Alderville Cemetery. If desired donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Al’s family would like to thank Dr. Mule and the Palliative Care staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital for their care and compassion during Al’s illness.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Brenda , we send our condolences to you and family. We have a lot of good memories when we worked together. RIP Al! From Gary and Lenore
Brenda, so sorry to hear of Al's passing. We all had a lot of fun times on the ball field, back in the day. ... R.I.P. Allan
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Our thoughts are with Brenda and family
My sincere condolences to you Brenda and your family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
So sorry to the family for there loss and Adam for the loss of his father, family can be tough but now is when you should all be coming together to support and help each other through this time
So sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to all the family.
Brenda and family. Sending our sincere condolences to all.
Our deepest condolences to the Family,,,RIP cousin,
Yolande and I send our condolences to the Brown family.We are thinking of you Rob and Cathy in this time of sadness.
Sorry to hear of Al's passing remember him well from the ball fields. Condolences to all his family.
Brenda we are so sorry to hear this sad news . Our thoughts and prayers to the Brown and Gourd families. We’ll always remember the fun times RIP Al Love Bob and Alda
Jason, Joey, Rob and Vicki my sincerest condolences to you all! Sorry for your loss.
Sending my condolences to all of you and your family and friends ! What a great man ❤️ from Lyndon and Trish Watt
Thinking of all of you during this time of sadness.
Sending love and prayers to Brenda & the whole Family, Al will be missed by many ❤️???? Dawn Marie & Rhiannon
Truly sorry, He was one of the good ones! Always a smile and big belly laugh! Rest in Pease Brownie
My sincere condolences to the Brown family and to the Gourd family R.I.P Allan ❤️?
Dear Brenda and Families , we send our sincere condolences to you all. Al was really good to work with and will always remember his hearty laugh . R.I.P. From Ric & Marion
I am sorry to hear of Al’s passing. I enjoyed working with Brownie at Kraft, he loved to joke and get you going… My condolences go out to Brenda, Vicki and the family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Keeping all of you in my thoughts.
Family is Family ❤️ Allan was definitely family known since a child. You will be missed by many! Rest in Peace. God Speed Sending my heartfelt condolances to the Family. ?? So many memories.
Condolences to Al's family. Enjoyed his company at the ball park and euchre tournaments. Cougars are gonna need a new "corner coach" to keep them on their toes. Rest easy Browie.
Brenda and family, very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was quite a kidder through my working time with Brownie and always at the ballpark as well! He will be missed. Hold your memories close.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He was such a good man had a lot of great times at the old British Hotel. Sending big hugs Brenda ❤
I would like to send my condolences to the families, always enjoyed seeing Brownie at the ball park and the euchre tournaments.
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing! Brownie was a great guy & was fun to work with! Sending my heartfelt condolences to All of you! RIP Brownie!
Will miss you my heart will always have an empty spot, may you rest in peace my dear brother -love your sister Grace
The Loew family sending our deepest sympathy and Condolences to your family.
Brenda and Vickie and family sending my condolences he was an awesome guy, coach, and friend he will be sadly missed
My sincere condolences to Brenda and family. My prayers are with you all.
Remembering Al from his days on the ball field on Tuesday nights. He will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to his family for their loss. Allan Stewart Brown July 18, 1950 - July 26, 2023 ~ REST IN PEACE ~
Going to miss you Allan love your Brother Peter ❤️
Brenda and Family, so sorry to hear this sad news. I had so many laughs at work with Brownie, he was a great guy. Loved to poke fun but he didn't mind when you poked back. RIP my friend you will be missed by many.
Condolences to the Brown family , Al was a good guy , he loved the ball games and being around the guys and telling his fish stories , and they are going to miss him , RIP Brownie
So sorry for your loss.
Gone, but never far from our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Rest in Paradise Brownie
Sending our condolences to Brenda and the family. Your in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Tammy and Terry Simpson.
Brenda - my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Brenda and family, We are sorry to about Al’s passing. Please know our thoughts are with you all during this time. Tom & Carol Ann
Good ole Wounded Knee, thank you for being such a wonderful Uncle. You left us with some great memories that will make us smile for years to come. The Jays and Cougar games won't be the same without you in the stands calling the Officials "donkey". Thinking of Aunt Brenda and the family with deepest sympathy.
Had the pleasure of knowing and working with Brownie at GF , Great guy to work with. To Brenda, and all of Al,s family and friends, I send my condolences.
Going to miss you Allan love your sister Charlotte RIP ?
Aww Brownie, I was still waiting for a rematch of our last euchre game. Deepest condolences to Brenda and the extended Gourd and Brown families. Thinking of you all.. ❤️
Our sincerest condolences to Brenda and family on the loss of Al. May he now RIP.
We are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing and offer our deep condolences to Brenda and the family. We had so many laughs over the years as colleagues at Kraft / General Foods. He was always first to offer help for social events - especially our Annual Ball Tournament and Curling. He also loved to organize the Euchre Tournament each year. We will never forget a guy we loved so much!
Going to miss you buddy. So many great stories, the help at the fish lift for so many years, your blazing speed down the first base line :). You will be missed.Rest in peace my friend
May the soft wind and gentle breezes carry you to your resting place..Rest In Peace now Al.......you will be missed