Obituary of Rev. Philip James Brown

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BROWN: Reverend Philip James

Entered into rest with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday April 15, 2021.  Rev. Phil Brown of Peterborough in his 83^rd year.  Phil will be remembered for his many years of faithful service in ministry including: 1962-1966 Missionary service in Brazil with Evangelical Union of South America; 1968-1973 Student Pastor at Binbrook Baptist Church; 1973-1981 Pastor at Port Colborne Baptist Church; 1981-1987 Pastor at Uxbridge Baptist Church; 1987-1992 Representative for Canadian Baptist Ministries in Western Canada; 1992-1998 Pastor at Murray Street Baptist Church, Peterborough; 1998-2003 Africa Representative for Canadian Baptist Ministries; 2003-2005 Interim Pastor at Edmison Heights Baptist Church, Peterborough; 2005-2013 Part-time Pastor at Lakefield Baptist Church; and 2014-2016 Interim Pastor at Cambridge Street Baptist Church, Lindsay.  Loved and missed by his wife of 63 years, Rev. Ruth E. Brown.  Loving father of Esther V. Barnai (Lawrence) and Karen Ruth A. Brown and grandfather of Jennifer Shewan (Nathan), Jason and Michael DeLuca and Jacey Brown and great grandfather of Rhyder Alton-Sim.  Survived by his brother Gary Brown, sister-in-law Judy Brown and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Thomas Brown and Bertha Harden, sisters Mary Michaud (Joe), Bertha Hodowan (Paul), Irene Terryberry (John), Betty Morris (John), brothers Walter Brown and Joseph Brown (Sarah).  Visitation will be held at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield on Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 1:00 – 3:00 and 4:00 – 6:00 PM.  Due to COVID-19, visitation is limited and by appointment only. To secure a designated time to pay your respects, please book online at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com. Everyone must wear a face covering and remain in their vehicles in the funeral home parking lot until their designated time. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday April 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM.  You are invited to watch the funeral service by clicking on the link, available on the memorial page for Phil at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com.  A private family interment will take place at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill.  As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Baptist Ministries, Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, or Murray Street Baptist Church and may be made by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.