In memory of

Ivy (Elizabeth) Brown

April 11, 1929 -  March 2, 2019

Sadly, and suddenly, Ivy Brown, who once liked to be referred to as Elizabeth, passed away on the evening of Saturday March 2, 2019 at Markham Stouffville Hospital just shy of her 90th birthday. Predeceased by her husband Joseph (Joe) Brown. Loving mother of Gary and Chris (Joanne) and dedicated and devoted grandmother to Allyson. Sister of Freddy, Johnny, twins Nellie and Gwen and Dennis. In England, she worked as a receptionist (but wished she was a “Lady Detective”). After making it through World War II, marrying Joe and coming to Canada in the early 1950’s, she first was a great homemaker but later became a beautiful painter.

In memory of Ivy and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto Humane Society or the Alzheimer Society of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

A very special thanks to the wonderful staff at Sunrise of Unionville and the caring medical team at Markham Stouffville Hospital.

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Colleen MacPherson (Joannes cousin)

Entered March 5, 2019 from ajax

I truly miss Ivy already. She was an optimistic observer. She pointed out the tiny turning point in life histories that made current events possible. Her focus was on family and she very much enjoyed these events. She had a smile that could only be shown by those that were positive and insightful.
My condolences to Chris Gary Joanne and Alyson She made your family the great part of my life that we share today. Thank you Ivy for your friendship May you be at peace with your hubby in heaven. xoxo

Cathy Smythe (Niece)

Entered March 5, 2019 from San Clemente, California

Where do I begin...

I will miss my Auntie Ivy so much, she was so special. Here are a few things I loved about her...

I loved her delicate little laugh!
I love how she shifted her eyes if you said something she found odd!
I loved how she always dressed like she was going to a party!
I loved how she never wore pants!
I loved how she always enjoyed a good Margarita!
I loved how she could eat and eat and eat and always maintain her lovely petite figure!
I loved what a talented artist she was!
I loved that no household chore was beneath her!
I loved that she raked a hundred bags of leaves at the age of 80!
I loved that she climbed out her window onto her garage roof to clear snow!
I loved that she embraced everyone she met and wanted to know everything about them!
I loved when she would walk into any room, pause and look around, so she would not miss a detail!
I loved her crisp white blouses and fancy little vests.
I loved how much my dad, her brother, loved her!
And I loved how my mom used to say, whenever Ivy was in the company of any of the Cooper’s, it was like “Educating Rita” ... or shall we say, Educating Elizabeth!

She will live in our hearts forever! ❤️

Steve Smythe (Spouse of Neice)

Entered March 5, 2019 from San Clemente

We will all miss Ivy, as she touched everyone she met. Her quick wit and sense of humour kept us all wanting her company.

My time with her was primarily limited to her California visits to her niece. Even though this time was short, we had a great time. We wished she could have visited more.

I hope that she will find an abundance of french fries and caesar salad in heaven.

Patricia Taylor (neighbour)

Entered March 6, 2019 from Scarborough

I never got to know Elizabeth well but was always impressed by her pluck and determination. She was a colourful mainstay of our street and will be missed. My condolences to her family and friends.

Robert Ayling and Philip John (Ex neighbours and fish and chip questers)

Entered March 7, 2019 from Toronto

So sorry to hear of your loss. We are both away travelling at the moment so cannot attend the funeral to pay our respects and say goodbye.

Elizabeth was a neighbour, friend and fellow Brit for 13 years. “Now what did you have to eat today” was her first question every time we met. It enabled her to check up on our nourishment and it also provided a vehicle for her love of new things in life. New ingredients, new restaurants, new places to visit. All with a very large plate of fries or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Her care and curiosity was the flame that lit our friendship for 13 beautiful years. Her humour and her rather dirty laugh was the spice. The cheeky Birthday and Christmas cards, the corny double entendres that make Brits laugh time and time again, the wonderful stories of times past and the lunch parties and dances in the back garden all added up to a deeply nourishing mix of friendship and neighbourliness we will always treasure.

Elizabeth had an ambition to sing the blues while sitting upon our grand piano with Philip at the keys. We never made that happen but we are sure there is a Music Room in heaven with one hundred pianos accompanying Elizabeth in full song.

Thank you for making such a wonderful mark on our lives. We love you still.

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