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Derek Brown Obituary
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Trillium Health Partners Mississauga, on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Sharon for 40 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1535 South Gateway Rd., Mississauga (Dixie Rd., 2 lights south of Eglinton Ave., 905-602-1580), on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2 p.m., visitation 1 hour prior. In memory of Derek, donations to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation - Oncology Department, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.etouch.ca
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Memories and Condolences
for Derek Brown
Sponsored by His Wife Sharon .
53 Entries
Larry Shackleton
December 31, 2024
I was working on my 34 Ford the other day when I crawled up from under it , I looked up at the wall there was Duke's photo looking down at me. It seems he is watching over us. R.I.P. Duke.
Lois
December 31, 2024
Sharon we never forget our spouse . It has been 12 years since Roy passed away. I will be thinking of you.
Sharon Brown
December 30, 2024
Love you now and always.
Larry Shackleton
January 12, 2024
A new year has come and a old year of missing Duke, Sharon & Tony, I have Dukes photo displayed on my garage wall and think of him daily. All the Best to you both. Larry Shackleton
Sharon
December 30, 2023
D, Still and always My Love
S
Sharon Brown
December 30, 2021
We never realize how much someone is apart of us until we feel the weight of the emptiness when they are gone.
I love you and miss you every day.
Sharon Brown
December 30, 2020
Time has changed nothing.Death has changed everything.
I miss you as much today,December 30th 2020 as I did 4 years ago when you had to leave.
I hold you in my heart always.
April 17, 2017
So sorry to hear of Derek's passing. I met him at the clubhouse in the 1970's and dropped in to see him numerous times.
He gave me a lead on a 1933 Ford coupe he knew about for sale. My wife and I moved to San Diego in 1985 but dropped in to see him when I was back in town. Great guy and true craftsman. My condolences to all the family, fellow club members and friends.
Bob Labonte - Oceanside CA
January 31, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Derek.s passing. I like yesterday can remember pumping gas into Dukes chopped and chanelled blue Model A This was about year 1960 and took place at the B.A. gas stn. (400&Cookstown Rd.) Duke was returning from the Barrie car show. I later became friends with Ray Witt who purchased the car. Once again vry sorry for the loss George Ferrier
Larry & Karen Poirier
January 14, 2017
Our condolences to Sharon , Tony & family. Saddened to hear of Duke's passing.
Duke,we have the privilege of driving a 39 Ford coupe that you built, will think of you as we cruise down the highway. Thanks for your help over the years.
Fred & Shirley Gerster
January 13, 2017
Derek: You were a great friend. You were always there for me. You walked the walk and fought the fight. You will always remain in our memory and prayers forever.
Fred & Shirley
Arlene Baillie, Marty de Graauw
January 13, 2017
Dear Sharon, Tony & Friends,
Duke had:
An understanding heart,
An intelligent mind,
We will miss you, Duke,
You were one of a kind.
Enjoy cruising forever
With the Big Guy
In the Sky.
With our condolences to family & friends
From street rodders,
Arlene Baillie & Baby Blue
Marty de Graauw & Black Cherry.
7 Road Mates,
Jason Wilson
January 12, 2017
My condolences to the Brown family. I was saddened to hear of Duke's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Loree Henry
January 11, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Sharon, my thoughts are with you.
Lois Secord
January 5, 2017
Sharon: I'm so sorry to hear of Derek's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Lois
Dean Renwick
January 5, 2017
Sincere condolences to wife Sharon and brother Tony on Duke's passing.
And thank you Duke for sharing your decades-long street rodding expertise with fellow Members, Directors, and insurance industry sponsors at the Professional Association of Vehicle Evaluators (P.A.V.E.).
Dean Renwick
Bruno Vento
January 5, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived..
Greg Turner
January 5, 2017
We were so sadden to learn of Duke's passing . He was a true friend of the Car Show and Hot Rod Community across this Country , especially on the East Coast . He had the time and passion to assist everybody with their Projects . A true friend to all . Greg & Claudette Turner
Shirley Peterkin
January 4, 2017
Duke You will be missed by all who knew you and forever in our hearts RIP Shirley
January 4, 2017
Thanks to Duke , for all the help he gave me over the many Years ---Tony Lant
Joan Williams
January 4, 2017
Sharon
Nige and I were so sorry to hear of Derek's passing. We have many great memories of you both. You have been through a lot
together. We know Derek is at peace now and his suffering ended. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. You have so many happy memories and good friends to lean on.
Thinking of you
Love Joan and Nige
Norm & Jane Boyce
January 3, 2017
Sharon, I know that you have lost your soulmate but he is still in your heart. We have so many wonderful memories of Derek and will treasure them and miss him. You are in our thoughts.
Love, Norm & Jane
January 3, 2017
Our deepest condolences at the loss of "Duke", Derek. Our thoughts and prayers are his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Neilly, Ron Jr, Julie and Kim Robertson
Roadmates Car Club
Tim Sykes
January 3, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to Duke's family. I met him many years ago, when I was on the board of directors of the Canadian Street Rod Association. The quality of workmanship of the cars he built was always outstanding. Several years ago, I surprised him at a swap meet in Mississauga by giving him a photo of his Model A coupe on the weigh scales at old Kohler Dragway, back in 1961. Duke's legacy in Canadian hot rodding will never be forgotten.
January 3, 2017
We are saddened by the passing of Duke Brown, a true icon and gentleman in the car hobby world.
Our deepest sympathies go out Sharon, Tony and all members of the Roadmates Car Club.
Doug O'Brien and the staff at Hot Nights Hot Rods
Ed and Lottie Mann
January 3, 2017
Dear Sharon and Tony, Lottie and I were so saddened by the passing of our dear friend Derek. I treasure the time we spent together starting 40 years ago, and most recently our chat on his birthday this past November.
May God bless both of you on your incredible loss, our prayers are with you.
Jacqueline Splitt
January 3, 2017
Sharon...There is a new star in the sky looking down on you. Be comforted that Derek is no longer suffering. He fought a long and courageous battle with you by his side. Deepest sympathy Jackey
Enzo Barresi
January 3, 2017
Hi Sharon,
My deepest condolences to you and your family in this tough time.
Duke with the P.I. Gang sometime in the 90s
Rob & Andy McJannett
January 3, 2017
Saddened to hear the news of Duke's passing, the true end of an era. Deepest sympathies from all of us at Performance Improvements.
Hanna Koper
January 3, 2017
My deepest condolences to you Sharon and your Family.
Jim Husband
January 3, 2017
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Derek "Duke" Brown, and to the Roadmates members. Duke has been a local icon for as long as I can remember. we will all miss him
January 3, 2017
Dignity and respect, Derek will be missed by so many. Sharon and Tony you are surrounded by love from an entire community.
Ronn Hughes, Port Dover
Duke at the clubhouse
January 3, 2017
Jack & Kathy Welsh
January 2, 2017
Duke was a real friend to all of the boys. Those younger guys that learned our craft judging car shows referred to him affectionately as " Dad ". He was a special friend that was always glad to see you. His suffering is over and we can celebrate the positive effect that he had on all of us.
Brown brothers Fiat Tpolino
Martti and Ene Leivo
January 2, 2017
Sharon his wife of 40 years, Tony his side kick, brother and best buds, the rest of the family and the Road Mates Car Club. He was PRESIDENT since day one, in 1956. Our sincere condolences to you all! May he rest in peace. I had the priveleged him in the late fifties. A true gentleman!
rodmasters car club
January 2, 2017
The RODMASTERS CAR CLUB would like to Express there Deepest Sympathies to The Brown Family and Friends and to The Roadmates Car Club.
God Speed Duke Brown Rest in Peace
Jimmy Jimmy Vetro
January 2, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peter Roberts
January 2, 2017
Sharon and Tony.
It is with great sadness that Joan and I learned of the passing of Duke. Here was a man who was a great icon and leader in the world of hot rods and custom cars. So many great memories, the design, build, and assistance with every type of street machine or modified car out there, and not to forget the Brothers Brown Fiat. He also took the time to be President of the Roadmates for EVER. The list of friends and accomplishments is endless. We will never forget you, Derek (Duke) Brown.
Bruce & Linda Willis
January 2, 2017
Sharon & Tony, our sincere condolences to you, and to the thousands of people that knew and respected Derek!! He was gruff on the outside, but a class act on the inside.
Sandi Johnston
January 2, 2017
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Both you and Derek fought a great fight, and he is now at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers and you know I am here for whatever you need.
Love Sandi
Ron Robertson
January 2, 2017
my deepest condolences to all family and friends, the car would has lost a great man.
paul lindsay
January 2, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Sharon, Tony, family and all who knew Duke..I first met Duke and Tony drag racing in the 60's and in the late 70's Duke completed my 40 Ford which we still cherish today..God speed my friend, Paul, Gail, Tawnya and Kyle Lindsay
Mike Stevens
January 2, 2017
Sharon and brother Tony, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Duke. He was a great friend who taught me a lot about building cars. I can still remember our early morning chats with our hot chocolate.
Jerry Kennedy
January 2, 2017
Our hearts and prayers are with the Brown family. Rest in peace Duke as you join our fellow NSRA rodders up there.
Bob McJannett
January 2, 2017
Sharon and Tony. Not much you can say about Duke, just one of the nicest, kindest men we have known, always interested in what someone else was doing, always willing to offer his help if needed. I have known him for over 55 years, lots of great stories and fabulous memories. He will be missed but never forgotten. Hugs to you both Susan and Bob.
Such a Good Friend and Fellow Roadmate
Vic Griffin
January 2, 2017
Dennis & Sue O'Brien
January 2, 2017
Dear Sharon, Tony, family and friends, We are so sad to hear that Duke has passed. I judged many a car show with Duke and he was always a great guy to hang around with on those 3-4 day stretches. So many beers, so many stories, so many beers and so many more stories! Those were great weekends with a great friend. He's up there oiling the pearly gates so they'll be working fine when we go to meet him again. And Duke, I promise I won't bring you any Harpoon Ale - although maybe they make it more to your liking up there! Rest in Peace Buddy. Dennis & Sue O'Brien
Larry Sawchuk
January 2, 2017
Dear Sharon and Tony, I was saddened to hear of Duke's passing I am grateful I had a chance to talk to him at the picnic.He will really be missed .
Stevan Stojakovich
January 2, 2017
Condolences to the family on the passing of Duke. I met Duke through a friend several times over the years and guess what we talked about...you got it Hotrods. I'll always remember his pleasant way...I share in your grieving and remembering the great man he was.
January 2, 2017
Sharon & Tony. It was so sad to hear the news of Dukes passing. You know he will be missed by many. He was a Toronto Legend in the Hot Rod & Custom Car community. Our condolences to you both & The Road Mates Car Club. Larry & Kathy Shackleton
Jeff Norwell
January 2, 2017
Dearest Sharon and Tony,....Duke was a great friend and we shall miss him dearly.He was a great force in our hobby and always had time for me.Cindy and I have have you both in our thoughts and prayers...We shall never forget Duke Brown.
Marisa/Keith Reggimenti/Elford
January 2, 2017
Dearest Sharon and Tony and family & friends. We were so very sorry to hear about Derek's passing. We have fond memories of times we all spent together through out the years. Sharon our hearts go out to you.
We shall keep you close in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy. Love Marisa & Keith
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