In celebration of a life well lived.
Horace Brown (14 Sep 1918 - 19 Feb 2021)
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John William Horace Brown
‘Horace’
102 years 158 days
Bolsover born in 1918. Horace attended Bolsover Church School and
Netherthorpe Grammar School.
He excelled as a pianist,winning Chesterfield Music Festival 1920 and
being youngest organist at Bolsover Parish Church.
After being conscripted into the Militia in 1939 he later served for 6 years,
as Sergeant in the Royal Army Dental Corps, in U.K.,Africa and Europe.
Demobbed, married to ‘Miggy’ in 1943, he moved to Woodthorpe working
for the Staveley Iron & Chemical Co in 1946.
Later moving to Stanton Iron Works and living in Sandiacre for 40 years.
‘Miggy’, his much loved wife of 53 years, predeceased him in 1996.
Horace relocated to Ockbrook 2002.
On Friday 19th February, Horace passed away peacefully after spending
6 contented years in the care of Briar Close House, Borrowash.
He leaves behind, two sons and daughters in law, a granddaughter,
three grandsons, a great granddaughter and three great grandsons.
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In loving memory of a wonderful man.
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You were such a character a true gentleman
Your timing was off as you went to sleep to on my
Birthday (Denise) I Will not hold that against you.
You will be sadly missed
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Sending condolences to all the family at this very sad time
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This donation is in loving memory of both Miggy and Horace Brown. A much loved and missed Aunt and Uncle. Love Susan and Michael XX
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Uncle Horace , you will be much missed by both of us. We always enjoyed calling in to see you when we were driving up, and down, the M1 on our way to Yorkshire. We enjoyed our cup of tea and a natter with you. We also enjoyed helping you celebrate your numerous birthdays. What a great achievement to reach the grand old age of 102years and 158 days. Love and God Bless Susan and Michael XX
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