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Mabel BROWN Obituary
November 13, 1932 – December 21, 2012
Daughter of William Ernest Brown and Alice Maud (Smith) Brown. Predeceased by her brothers Ernest, Wilbur, Elmer, Ronald, Edwin and Stanley and by her sisters Mildred and Vera. She is survived by her brother Melvin and her sisters Florence Jeffrey and Lois Baskin. After graduating from the Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing, Mabel survived poliomyelitis at age 22 and became permanently wheelchair dependent. She obtained her Nursing degree and Library Science degree at the University of Toronto, taught nursing at the Toronto East General and Nursing Librarian at The Toronto Western Hospital. She returned to Ottawa and was employed as Nursing Librarian and the Director of the Health Sciences Library until retirement. She loved her work and lived a full and joyful life. It was on Mabel's heart to add the following words: "When you read this, and by God's grace, I shall be more alive than I have ever been. Jesus said, 'whoever believes in Me (serves me, obeys my words and commandments) shall never die'. It has been my joy to base my life on the foundation of the Word of God. My life has been full and blessed even while being wheelchair dependent for over 50 years." Family will receive friends at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre on Friday, December 28, 2012, (2500 Baseline Road) from 9:00 a.m. until the graveside service at 11:00 a.m. This will be followed by a light lunch and Memorial Service at Brunstad Christian Church, (1981 Century Road) at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to; Ottawa Civic Hospital Health Sciences Library.
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Naomi Hannah
June 20, 2020
Dearest friend, Im so grateful for the conversations that we shared I really miss seeing you but I know that you are enjoying your freedom in heaven with all the saints now here I am in the same exact situation as you were and I will be just as positive as you always were I love you Mable Brown!
Kjersti (Kitty) (Oltmann) Barratt
January 25, 2013
My thoughts & prayers will be with you, Florence, & family at this time. I knew Mabel a little, when I was growing up in Ottawa. But she was a BIG influence in my life, especially after she had the polio. I went into nursing, & ended up in chronic care. Her influence definitely helped in looking after paralyzed people. She even taught my brother David, I believe, who was also a nurse (a Brockville affiliate). I will never forget her.
With Love,
Kitty (Oltmann) Barratt
Dawn Ebert
January 1, 2013
Florence and Jill
so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister and aunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
isobel dreger
December 28, 2012
mabel you have been a fantastic example and encourigment in living an overcoming christian life,am happy that 'you got your wings'
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Liane Henry Morran
December 28, 2012
So thankful for you Mabel, for the encouragement to me, my daughter Jacquelyn (who spends a lot of her life in a wheelchair due to CP) and the rest of my family.
I had the joy of serving Mabel in her home shortly after I completed my nurse's training.
Mabel always had a special place in her heart for the youth!
I cannot say rest in peace to Mable. I know she will be busy, actively spurring us on!
Thank you Mabel!
Lydia Schouten
December 28, 2012
Twenty eight years ago I was offered a three month work experience in Ottawa. I was living in Vancouver at the time. I accepted and three months turned into a year. I feel honored and blessed to have been one of the many live in personal attendants for Mabel, and often the question was asked...."who is taking care of who?" I learned more than I could have imagined in that short time. In the years following my time with Mabel, we remained friends and I always felt special and loved in her presence.. She is the strongest woman I know and never let her physical afflictions (of which there were many ) define her. Rest in peace. Run freely and dance! And live, live , live!!! For all eternity.
Marilyn Philipose
December 27, 2012
Mable was an example of a courageous, strong, virtuous woman. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Iva James
December 27, 2012
I have many happy memories of Mabel during our fulfilling nurses training days. My sweetest memory is from the very first day in the classroom. Not knowing anyone, I timidly entered where all the new students were gathering. Mabel saw me arriving, stood up, waved and called out "Hi Iva". I immediately felt so at ease that I had found a friend.
We had met at a meeting where Homer was singing, but I was unaware of her plans to become a nurse. As we became good friends, Mabel, Claire Danning and I formed a trio which we called "The Nurses Trio". We sang in different churches and youth groups.
After graduation our paths seperated, but in recent years it was a joy to be with her at our Nurses Christmas luncheon.
Her life was evidence of God's sustaining power. Although she has gone before me, I know that once again through a crowd of people I will hear "Hi Iva!" as we meet in heaven.
DENYSE BAIZANA
December 27, 2012
My thoughts & Prayers are with the Families during this Most difficult time.
I knew Mabel from the Civic. We were both Polio survivors.
Our Heavens have Inherited Another Angel to Overlook Us. Rest in Peace My Friend,,,,You Have Your Wings Now.
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