GREGORY MICHAEL BROWN

Gregory Michael Brown, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FRSC (March 27, 1934 – December 8, 2025) Gregory Michael Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Punta Mita, Mexico. He was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey Christina (Shute) Brown (1936–1998); and by his youngest daughter, Anne Marie (Brown) Fielding (1974–2017). He is survived by his second wife, Elizabeth (East) Brown; his seven children; fourteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Jacqueline (Brown) and Peter Embleton: Christina Embleton and Christopher Chu, and their son, Landon Chu; William Embleton; David and Lily Brown: Linette Brown and Kyle Lunau; Nicholas and Emma Brown; Amelia and Adelise Brown; M. Catherine Brown and Bill Lutsch: Liam Lutsch; Kendra Lutsch; Paul Brown and Maria Luisa Osuna: Pablo Osuna Brown; Ines Osuna Brown; Barbara (Brown) and Sean French: Conor French; Ronan French; Joyce Brown: Tobey O'Connor; Patti Brown: Michael Morelli and John Hilyer; Anne Marie (Brown) Fielding† and Steven Fielding: Moss Fielding; Haydn Fielding. Greg was a respected research psychiatrist whose pioneering work helped shape the fields of neuroendocrinology and mental health research. He held key leadership roles at McMaster University and the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry and contributed to the formation of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). His research advanced understanding of brain function and psychiatric illness, with notable contributions to the study of melatonin. He served on numerous mental health research boards, co-founded Progress Mental Health in 2019, and published hundreds of scientific papers over his distinguished career. Greg was not only accomplished in the scientific world; he also had a deep love of music and theatre. He attended St. Michael's College, where he sang in the choir, and later delighted in sharing music with his family. He entertained his children at the piano with his spirited rendition of "Crash Bang Boom" - Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2 - whenever he had the chance. Greg also enjoyed listening to the music his eight children loved and took great joy in performing with the local theatre group. Greg will be remembered for his brilliant mind, his dedication to improving mental health, and his deep love for his family. He will be profoundly missed. His funeral and interment were held in Mexico. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in Canada. Donations made be made to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH),