Obituary of Robert Wilbur Brown

BROWN, Robert Wilbur

He passed away peacefully July 1, 2017. Bob Brown of Lakefield was born Feb 17, 1922. Devoted husband of the late Lorraine. Beloved father of Craig (Carol) and Roger (Carol). Dedicated grandfather to Leslie (Dave) and Nadine (Robert). Honored great-grandfather to Connor and Cole. He was predeceased by his parents Franklin and Francis, and brothers’  Victor, John, and Herrick Bob will be missed by his nephew Mike, niece Annette, and cousin Patricia. Many thanks to his longtime friends that have visited him over the years. Thank you to the caregivers from Care Partners who kept him in his home as long as possible. Bob’s family is forever grateful for the wonderful care he recently received at Extendicare in Peterborough. Arrangements entrusted to THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the R.C. Legion Br.#77, Lakefield and may be made by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.

Dedicated to my great grandfather Robert W. Brown

WW2 Veteran:  Reconnaissance Company 803rd Tank Destroyer Battalion US Armed Forces

Vimy Ridge

As the morning sun begins to rise

The air fills with war cries

As the soldiers come running down the hill

The enemies in their trenches are ready to kill

As bombs drop down like rain

All the soldiers scream in pain

As some lie dead and wounded covered in blood

The rest get up and trudge through the mud

As our soldiers begin to open fire

The noise on the battlefield gets even higher

 As bullets wiz by the enemies heads

Many of them now lay dead

With the enemy now realizing they can’t win

Our soldiers come pouring in

The enemy finally begins to retreat

Thinking to themselves what a humiliating defeat

Many have said winning was something we couldn’t do

But we raised our heads and said “watch us, we will too”

Cole Chevrette