Obituary of Thomas Browne

Browne: Thomas Grant December 1 1925 - April 27 2012 in his 87th year. Thomas died peacefully in his home with family at his side. Thomas was born in Newtonbrook Ontario. He was a third generation Ecclesiastical Designer and Craftsman of Church Interiors and a Sacred Heritage Consultant. Tom continued the work that his grandfather, Peter Charles Browne and his father TG Browne had built before him. Their wok can be found in many churches throughout Ontario. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy. Thomas was predeceased by his sister Joan Wilcox and is survived by his brother Ian Browne (Amy) as well as his children Patricia Anne Hynes, Catherine Perry (Michael) and Laura Browne. He will be lovingly missed by his grandchildren Mick Kingston (Linda), Jeffrey Hynes (Miranda), Jason Hynes (Shayna) Joshua and Andrew Perry, Daniel and Meaghan McLearn as well as great grandchildren Jordan Heaton and Mikayla Kingston. Family and friends will gather for a service at the Simcoe Funeral Home 38 James Street E. Orillia on Saturday May 5th, at 1 p.m. A reception and time of visitation will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ontario Historical Society. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca