Bruce BROWN

BROWN Bruce Lloyd DMS (Royal Roads Military College), DFA (University of Victoria). Born in Victoria on September 4, 1914. Passed away on December 10, 2002. He was the grandson of Alexander Brown, Founder of Christie Brown Biscuit Co., and the Alexander Brown Milling Co. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Cowderoy); son, Anthony W. Brown; daughter, Elizabeth Cole-Hamilton and five grandchildren. During WWII he served as an officer in the RCNVR on both the east and west coasts. After the war he joined the BC Provincial Government, taking early retirement in 1972 after which time he and his wife began to travel extensively. In Victoria he was active on the boards of the Victoria Symphony Society, YMCA, Maritime Museum of BC, Friends of the Royal BC Museum and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. he had a keen interest in art and antiques and was a major donor to the University of Victoria, the Maritime Museum of BC and Royal Roads Military College. A private family funeral service was held. A reception will be arranged at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations, if desired, may be made to the University of Victoria.