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James BROWN Obituary

BROWN, James Thomas (Jimmy). Passed away peacefully on Friday the 6th of October 2023, six weeks off being 100, surrounded by his loving family at Thornton Park Retirement Village, Opotiki. Cherished husband of the late Hilda Brown (nee Gosling). Treasured father to Chrissy and Jim (Deceased), Don and Cynthia, Ian and Andrea, Shirley, Doug and Tracy, and Zac and Nan. Devoted grandfather and great grandfather to Michael, Callum, Jonny, Shanay, Madi, Keegan, Niketa, Lily, Jenna, Hugo, Sebastian, Rique, Gene, Aaliyah, Safarii, Harrison, Briar, Bostyn, Thomas, Ares and Atlas. A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held at 11am on Wednesday the 11th of October 2023 at St Johns Union Church, 102 St Johns Street, Opotiki, followed by burial at Woodlands Cemetery, Opotiki. Livestreaming of the funeral will be available at https:/ /gatewayfuneral.co.nz/ s/jimmy and for you to share your tribute to Jimmy.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 9, 2023.

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Helen White

October 14, 2023

My condolences and deepest sympathies to all the Brown families. Sorry was unable to be with you on Wednesday. Have fond memories. Regards Helen and Paul

Josie Gedson nee Matchitt

October 11, 2023

Deepest sympathy the the Brown family. My late Mother had the deepest respect for Jimmy, and enjoyed their korero when he came to visit.

Lois and Arnold Reeve.

October 11, 2023

Condolences to the Brown family.

Brenda Crowley

October 11, 2023

Sincerest sympathy to the family RIP Jimmy

Sally Tarpey

October 10, 2023

Sending deepest sympathy and condolences to all the immediate family and friends of Uncle Jimmy
May he rest in peace. Sally Tarpey (nee Harrison)

Daphne

October 9, 2023

Rest in Peace, brother!!
Love Daphne

Trish Ebbett

October 9, 2023

Condolences from the Ebbett family. A life well lived.
Lots of memories of life growing up on the Waioeka straight.

Raewyn Farag

October 9, 2023

Sincere condolences from Ahmed and Raewyn Farag. We had the privilege of caring for Jimmy during the last year of his life. A true gentleman to the end. Thoughts are with the Brown family in grief but also celebration of a life well lived.

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for James BROWN

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St Johns Union Church

102 St Johns Street, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

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