Obituary of George Brown

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George David Brown, which occurred on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Guysborough Co, Nova Scotia, on April 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Mitchell) Brown.

George attended the Northeastern School of Broadcasting in Boston, Massachusetts. He was employed by CHSJ in Saint John, New Brunswick in the early 60’s where he starred in his own children’s show as “Captain Corky.” George was a large personality working as a Manager and Salesman for a variety of companies such as Auto Trader, Kings County Record, Kings County Cable, Photo Shopper and the Department of Transportation. He was also an entrepreneur and opened one of the first clothing stores in the Hampton Mall called “Threads N Treads.”

He was an active member of the Hampton Community. He was a Village Councillor, Director of the Community Center, President of the Hampton Rifle and Pistol Club as well as an Auxiliary Member of the Hampton RCMP for 17 years. He was previously a Co-Chairman of the St. Alphonsus Church Council. He is now a devout member of the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Upham, NB. He also ventured to the town of Sussex to share his skills as the Town Crier and took on the starring role as the official Santa Claus for many parades.

George was a Jack of all Trades. His interests included photography, woodworking, hunting, fishing, boating, automotive repair and welding. He acquired his knowledge through trial and error until he acquired mastery of a skill. His joy was to buy, sell and barter to get the best possible deal. He was a mentor who happily shared his knowledge with anyone that had a desire to learn or was in need.

George first and foremost was a family man with tremendous pride for his family. He is survived by his loving wife, of almost 41 years, Ellen (Graham) Brown of Smithtown, NB; children: David Brown (Christa) of Titusville, NB, Sue Ellen Richards (Mark) of Kingston, NB, Richard Brown of Hampton, NB, Bradford Brown of Quispamsis, NB; step-children: Kevin Perry (Debbie) of Woodstock, NB, Mark Perry (Paula) of Belleisle, NB, Todd Perry (Dawne) of Tsawwassen, BC, Kim Perry of Delta, BC, Jacqui Eadle (Dan) of Moncton, NB; as well as several grandchildren: Chloe Brown (Mike Cloney), Gabrielle Brown (Nathan Hollis), Jackson Brown, Brandon Thorne, Dylan Thorne (Taylor) and Bryanne O’Keefe (Cameron), Jennifer Torunski (Brandon), Morgan Rourke (Mitchell), Rachel Allen (Caleb), Marcus Perry (Brooke), Cameron Perry (Hugh), Tatum Perry (Jhake), Campbell Kinsman, Jeremy Eadle, Victoria Eadle, and great grandchildren Noah Cloney and Roscoe Milne, Evelyn Thorne, Jace Nickerson, Cash Thorne, Crew Thorne, Ian O’Keefe, Oliver Torunski, Will, Violet and Peri Rourke, Milo and Olive Allen, Hudson, Macie and Sophia Perry, Isabella and Adreanna Eadle. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law Elsie and Arthur Smith.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Mission Church in Upham (2158 Route 820, Upham, NB).

Donations in memory of George may be made to the Hampton Food Basket or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com.