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META BROWNLIE Obituary

Published by Windsor Star from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2013.

BROWNLIE, Meta (nee Hall)
Peacefully on February 11, 2013 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital at the age of 86, with her daughter holding her hand. Predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Prof. J. Maxwell Brownlie (2007). Survived by daughter Heather, son Ian and wife Mary. Cherished Grandma of Dale, Leah and Cole. Dear sister of Anna Arner and her late husband Arthur. She will be missed by her 10 nieces and nephews. Meta was a graduate of Windsor Business College. Her first job was packaging potato chips in a factory at the corner of Gladstone and Lincoln. She pursued a successful career as an administrative assistant in charge of the stenographic pool at Sterling Products and later as administrative assistant to the President of Motorola Products. Her early working life was primarily in Montreal before returning to Windsor in 1958 with Max. She was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 50 years and enjoyed a good party with "the girls", drives, visits to Troy Michigan and a good laugh. Meta had an infectious smile. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and also a fabulous cook and seamstress in her day. The family would like to thank the many nurses and doctors from Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, Devonshire Retirement Home, Malden Park and the Rose Garden Villa Physical Rehab Unit who helped Meta throughout the past year. If you so desire, donations to the J. Maxwell Brownlie Excellence in Finance Scholarship at the University of Windsor would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Friday 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at
FAMILIES FIRST
3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor,
519-969-5841.
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February 16, 2013

Bob McFadden

Ian, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please express our condolences to your sister and your entire family.
Bob & Carolyn McFadden

February 15, 2013

Anna SavoA

Dear Ian and Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Love Gino and Anna Savo and family

February 15, 2013

Anna Savo

Ian, Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Love Gino and Anna Savo and family

February 15, 2013

Brenda Cross

I enjoyed meeting and getting to know Meta during her stay at Rose Garden Villa.

February 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Meta will be missed by all of US at Devonshire Seniors Residence

February 15, 2013

Cam La Civita

I was very sorry to hear about Mrs. Brownlie. I'm sure that she will be greatly missed by her entire family.

Cam La Civita

February 14, 2013

Marilu Gaudio

My sincerest condolences to Heather and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you

February 14, 2013

George Szablewski

Rest in peace

February 14, 2013

Very sorry to hear about your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Meta at RGV, and truely enjoyed her time with us. She was a very funny lady and always smiling!
Rhonda, RGV Restorative Care

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