Ian SCOTT-BROWN
Ian SCOTT-BROWN
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July 13, 1927 - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
October 11, 2013 - Calgary, AB
Dr. Ian Scott-Brown, beloved husband of Joan Scott-Brown of Calgary, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the age of 86 years. He graduated from the University of Durham. Ian and Joan were married in 1954. Ian was employed as a Surgeon in England, also served in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Neurosurgeon and completed his English medical career as a Radiation Oncologist prior to immigrating to Canada in 1964. He worked as a Radiation Oncologist with the WW Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton from 1964 to 1967, at which time he and Joan moved their family to Calgary. Ian was instrumental in the design of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre where he served as Director of Radiation Oncology, prior to retiring in 1993. Ian loved to travel and spend time with his family. Many lives were touched and inspired by his quiet, unassuming care and compassion. Besides his loving wife Joan, Ian is survived by his children, Miles (Belkis), Nigel, Kathryn (Simon), and Julian (Keltie); and eight grandchildren, Frank, Lily, Veronica, Josephine, Kaitlyn, Makayla, Sebastian, and Ethan. He was predeceased by his father John Brown and mother Lilian Anderson Brown. A Celebration of Ian's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Dr. Scott-Brown's name directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 (Telephone 1-866-412-4222, www.albertacancer.ca/memorial). The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the care givers in Unit 62 at the Foothills Hospital. In living memory of Dr. Ian Scott-Brown, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park, Cochrane.
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Candace Fehr
October 22, 2013
I met Dr. Brown when I started at the TBCC in 1981 while working in the RT department. Over the years I have met many doctors, but I can honestly say that Dr. Brown's care, compassion & consideration for both patients and staff was outstanding. One particular time I will always remember was when my own father was in emergency with what was eventually diagnosed as a TIA. Dr. Brown volunteered to go over to emergency to read my dad's CT scan. I will always remember and appreciate that act of kindness. I offer my sincere condolence to the family at this sad time. He was loved and will be missed.
Victor Fung
October 19, 2013
Yesterday's memorial service was perfect: short on pomp and ceremony, long on warmth, gentleness and respect: just like the man. I know Uncle Ian would have approved. He was, and will always be, the model to me of what a perfect gentleman should be. I can still hear him talking to me right now, in his gentle voice. I'm sure I'll be able to hear him talking to me the rest of my life.
It was an honour to have known and loved him. Rest in peace, Uncle Ian.
Peter O'Brien
October 18, 2013
I have always considered Ian to be one of the best people I have ever known.We will always be thankful to both Ian and Joan for the great care and generosity they showed when we first moved to Calgary. As the years have passed they have remained close friends in spite of the distance separating us and too infrequent meetings. I looked forward every year to receiving Ian's handwritten Christmas card summary of the past years events in their family. Mary and I are deeply saddened by this news and send out deepest sympathies to Joan, Myles, Nigel, Kathryn, Julian and their families. Goodbye to our dear friend Ian.
October 15, 2013
I met Uncle Ian when I was 15. It's been decades since he's been in my life but I recall he was always kind. The generosity of spirit shown to me by Uncle Ian and Auntie Joan has influenced my life.
May he rest in peace. Deepest condolences to the Scott-Brown family and all who knew and loved him.
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Daisy Fung
October 14, 2013
I first met him several years ago and, even though we saw each other only a few times each year when we could visit in Calgary, he always had such kind and compassionate words to share. We saw him just a few months ago where he and Auntie Joan showed such delight in meeting our 2 month old son. Christopher and I are deeply saddened to hear of his passing and our sincere condolences go out to the entire family.
Two beloved uncles together a few years ago at mom's satay party. Hope they are having a drink together now and reminisicing about old times..
donald fung
October 14, 2013
Sharon and I are very sad that Uncle Ian has died. To me, his last few years were ones of quiet uncomplaining strength and resolve; a testament of how he lived his life. Since my father's death almost 40 years ago, he has always been there for we Fungs and, along with Auntie Joan, such strong and loving supporters of Mom. He was very loved by us all. More than he knew, he left an imprint on my life, my career and my family. He will always live on in our hearts. Our heartfelt condolences to Auntie Joan, Miles, Nigel, Kathryn and Julian and the rest of the Scott-Brown clan.
Pauline Scott
October 14, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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