Thomas BROWN Obituary

oh dear, i did not know he had
gone. this is a man i think of throughout my whole life.
maybe this site is obsolete, would so value a contact with someone.
Tom totally influenced my life. 1958/59
Someone please.. [email protected]
0274 928 440

A message for Jill - I feel for you and all your family in the loss of an amazing and well-loved dad - and hugely-respected member of our community. Wishing you precious memories. With love, thoughts and sympathy - Clare Scott (Laloli)

May 5, 2016

A truly remarkable and treasured uncle. His beautiful singing voice and many gifts in the community and in teaching are enduring memories in addition to pleasant times spent together in the early years. Love to all his family and the Brown cousins.

Deepest sympathy and fondest love to the Brown family in the loss of your beloved dad Tom. I have so many happy memories of our Papatoetoe days. Tom was a treasured member of Holy Cross Parish. Rest in peace Tom.

A much loved and admired family friend of the Wade family, Taumarunui. Family gatherings and special occasions were not the same when you could not be there. Many thanks for your wonderful singing on those occasions and at our farewell to Mum and Dad. Condolences to all the Brown family and extended family. Dianne and Laurie Milina

Dear Uncle Tom. We were so blessed to have had you in our lives. Your care and thoughtfulness, especially in our own time of loss, the joy you brought to every family gathering, and your spectacular singing voice! You were our beloved family Patriarch. All that you brought to our lives will be an enduring and cherished memory. Rest now, with our much-loved Aunty Nicky and Greg, and all of your angels in heaven. With love forever, Clare, Sophie and Georgina.

Words are hard to find to express the impact that dear Tom had on so many .. teachers and students both as well as the wider community.His courage in standing up for what he believed in and his many talents will forever be remembered.We will always celebrate the wonder you are .. Blessings and love to his so loved family .Helen John Deanne Simon and Aaron Kingi.

BROWN Thomas Leonard. Passed away on 5 May 2016. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Naida and the late Gerard Brown. Beloved uncle of Elizabeth, Clare and the late Robert Rising, John and Lisa, and Gerard and Cilla, and their families. Our precious memories of you will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace.

My Dad Frank Strange of Hikutaia has so much respect and honour for Tom, that when he spoke, it was as if Dad was speaking from the Irish forebears. Dad and Tom's mother Molly were 1st cousins and the Corbett's of Hikutaia were a close knit family. Thankyou Tom for sharing your recollections of the Keohane sisters and their descendants with us. Rest in peace.
Much loved cousin : John Strange

To the man with the booming voice and booming smile, may you be at peace. Our prayers and thoughts to all the family. Rest in Peace - The Wades

I have a photo of the Taumarunui primary School 1st xv taken over 60 years ago, a small boy, arms folded, legs crossed sitting next to the coach, Mr Brown. Another photo of the same boy getting athletic certificates from the Taumarunui Amature Athletic Assn, in the background my coach and mentor Mr Brown. Our paths have crossed over the years, Education, attending concerts at Papakura, evenings at the Lyons homestead at Mangatawhiri and finally a few years ago at the Taumarunui Primary School Centenial where many ex pupils such as I wanted to catch up.The regard, esteem and affection felt by so many for this man is truly remarkable and I am blessed to have had the positive influence that he brought to my childhood.
Russell Cooper

Our sympathy and prayers to the Brown family on the death of your very loved and cherished dad. We have very fond memories of Tom as a devoted and faithful husband and father. We especially remember the time he sang at our wedding. Love to you all and especially to you Sue.
Kathy and Terry O'Connell

I had regular contact with Tom from 1973 until he went to sir Ed's. He was an education mentor to me. Whenever I needed to talk about my childrens' education I waited for his visit and he always gave the best advice. He was a caring man and will be sadly missed.
Chris Harper.

Among my earliest childhood memories is that of hearing Tom sing "Ave Maria" at family weddings in St. Joseph's Church in Pukekohe. Later, he became the family genealogist, wrote a "Browns of Tuakau" family history, and organized a wonderful family reunion in 1998 attended by relatives from other parts of the world. His warm heart, love of people, dedication to the profession of teaching, devotion to his family, gift of song so freely shared, and his strength of character were true blessings to all who knew him. Rest in Peace, Cousin Tom

BROWN, Thomas Leonard. Lifelong friend of Norah and Bill O'Brien and family. "Eye has not seen nor ear heard, never has it entered into the hearts of men to perceive those things that God has prepared for them that love Him" A man for all seasons. Rest in peace.

BROWN, Thomas Leonard (Tom) Passed away 05 May 2016. The New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF) extends its sincere condolences to the family of Tom Brown and acknowledges their great loss with Tom's passing. Tom was one of the exceptional visionaries and outstanding educational leaders of his time and within the profession, a most admired and respected school principal. He was a 'Founding Father' of the NZPF and its first President. He will be sadly missed Iain Taylor, President NZPF

BROWN, Thomas Leonard (Tom) The De La Salle College Board of Trustees, staff and students express our deepest sympathy to the Brown family on the loss of Tom. A founding trustee of the College who gave outstanding and selfless service for many years. "Bonum Certamen Certa Fide."

BROWN, Thomas Leonard (Tom) Passed away on 5 May 2016. Dearly loved and appreciated brother and brother-in-law of Frances & Alwyn Jagusch (deceased), and respected and inspirational uncle of Mary, John, Brian, Jane and Catherine and their families. Finally, reunited with all his loved ones. Rest in Peace, Uncle Tom.

BROWN, Tom Passed away 05 May 2016. A life of Triumph and Tragedy Uncle Tom. What a Great Man!! You truly deserve to Rest in Peace. Love Richard, Lisa, Danni & Tayla xxxx