Muriel Caroline Letitia Little, daughter of William Albert Little and Harriet Elizabeth Lindsay. Born 1 Jan 1924, died 8 Dec 2001 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, 77 years, buried 10 Dec 2001 Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada Shelburne Free Press & Economist, October 7, 1943, page 8 ENGAGEMENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Little, Primrose, announce the engagement of their daughter, Muriel C. L., to Mr. T. James L. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brown, of Jessopville. The marriage to take place Saturday, October 9th, 1943. Shelburne Free Press & Economist, October 21, 1943, page 4 BROWN-LITTLE: A quiet wedding took place on Saturday, Oct. 9, 1943, when Muriel C. L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Little, of Primrose, became the bride of Mr. T. James L. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brown, of Jessopville. Rev. J. H. Pogson, of Shelburne, performed the ceremony. The bride, attired in a dusty rose wool dress with brown accessories, was attended by her sister, Miss Doris Little, in overseas green wool with black accessories. The groomsman was Mr. Harvey Brown, of Toronto, brother of the groom. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for the immediate families, after which the young couple left on a motor trip to points south. They will reside at Jessopville. Toronto Star - December 10, 2001 - DEATHS: ROBERTS, Muriel Carolyn Letitia (nee Little) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Headwaters Health Care Centre in her 77th year. Dear wife of George Roberts, Melancthon and the late James L. Brown, Melancthon Store. Beloved mother of Marlene and Cathy, Bolton and daughter of the late Albert and Harriet Little, Primrose. Sister of Doris Ferris, Shelburne and twin sister of Maurice Little, Primrose and predeceased by Clifford, Lindsay, Winslowe, Russell, Collins (Wm. C.) and Beverly. Funeral services will be held at the Doney Funeral Home, Shelburne on Monday at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment to take place at the Shelburne Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Married 9 Oct 1943 (24 years married) to: James Leslie Brown Born 9 Feb 1918 Jessopville, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, died 26 May 1968 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada, 50 years, buried Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada Shelburne Free Press & Economist, May 29, 1968 DEATHS: BROWN - James L. beloved husband of Muriel Little and dear father of Marlene, Toronto, and Cathy, at home, and dear brother of Alma (Mrs. Cecil Rodgers); Bill; Rita (Mrs. John Kenny); Gladys (Mrs. Harold Day); Borden; Harvey and Phyllis (Mrs. Glen West). Passed away at Shelburne District Hospital, on Sunday, May 26th, 1968, in his 51st year. Resting at The Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, for service on Tuesday afternoon, May 28th, at 2:00 o'clock. Final resting place, Shelburne Cemetery Shelburne Free Press & Economist, June 12, 1968 "James L. Brown James Leslie Brown, a highly respected resident of Melancthon, passed away at Shelburne District Hospital on Sunday, May 26th, 1968, in his 51st year, following a few months' illness. He was born at Jessopville on February 9th, 1918, a son of Francis Brown and Margaret Watson. On October 9th, 1943, he married Muriel Little of Primrose and resided at Jessopville until 1948, when he moved to Melancthon to operate the general store and post office. He drove a school bus for 17 years. Jim, as he was known to all, had won himself a host of loyal friends. He leaves to mourn, beside his wife and two daughters, Marlene of Toronto and Cathy at home, four sisters and three brothers: Alma (Mrs. Cecil Rodgers), Jessopville; Bill, Redickville; Reta (Mrs. John Kenny) Fort Erie; Gladys (Mrs. Harold Day) Grand Valley; Borden of Whitfield; Harvey of Jessopville; Phyllis (Mrs. Glen West), Amaranth. Two brothers predeceased him in infancy. Rev. W. G. Dickson conducted the funeral service on Tuesday, May 28 from the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne. Pallbearers were friends of the deceased: Eldon McBride, Almer Allen, Earl Jacklin, John McCue, Hugh Reid and Marna McComb. The floral tributes, donations to the Cancer Fund, the Heart Foundation and District Hospital bore silent testimony to the esteem in which he was held. The flowerbearers were neighbors and friends: Ken Brown, Bill Sawden, Allie McComb, Kurt Heckler, Sam Pritchard, Harvey Howes, William McCarthy, Glen Prior, Eugene Matthews and Bev Little. Interment was in Shelburne Cemetery." Headstone inscription - Shelburne Cemetery, St. Lawrence 60, Shelburne, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada BROWN In loving memory of / James L. BROWN / 1918 - 1968 / Beloved husband of Muriel C. LITTLE / Children: 1. Muriel Marlene BrownBorn 16 Sep 1944, died 3 Aug 2011 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, 66 years, buried 9 Aug 2011 Shelburne Cemetery BROWN, Marlene M. - Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Devoted sister of Cathy of Bolton and Melancthon. Predeceased by her parents James L. Brown, Muriel C. (nee Little) Brown Roberts and George Roberts. Loving niece of Doris Ferris and Maurice Little, Ruth Little of Shelburne and Sunny Little of Hamilton. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family. The family will receive friends at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main St. E., Shelburne, on Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment at Shelburne Cemetery. The interment will take place on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. **Toronto Star, August 6, 2011 2. Catherine Ann BrownBorn 12 Jan 1961 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada, died 1 May 2020 Brampton, Ontario, Canada, 59 years, cause of death: Colon Cancer Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Wednesday, January 25, 1961, page 8 BIRTHS: BROWN - To Jim and Muriel Brown, Melancthon, a daughter, Catherine Anne, at Shelburne District Hospital, on Thursday, January 12th, 1961, a sister for Marlene. Jack and Thompson Funeral Home - May 4, 2020 Peacefully after a courageous battle with colon cancer, at the William Osler Health Centre, Brampton on Friday May 1st, 2020, at the age of 59 Catherine Anne Brown was predeceased by her loving parents Muriel (Little) and James Brown and her stepfather George Roberts. She is now reunited with her devoted sister, the late Marlene. Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her extended family in Bolton, neighbours and many friends. And will always be remembered by her Little Cousins, the Brown - Rodgers-Netzke-Phillips Cousins ,the Roberts family and her many Home Town Shelburne friends. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced once it is safe for family and friends to gather together again. If desired donations to Colorectal Cancer Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. |
2nd marriage Muriel Caroline Letitia Little, daughter of William Albert Little and Harriet Elizabeth Lindsay. Married 8 Jun 1973 (28 years married) to: George A. Roberts Died 13 Oct 2003 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, buried Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Friday, October 17, 2003 DEATHS - ROBERTS, George A.: Passed away on October 13, 2003 at Headwaters Healthcare Centre, Orangeville, in his 74th year. George Roberts of Shelburne and Bolton, retired Chief Plumbing Inspector for the City of Etobicoke. Husband of the late Muriel C. Little-Brown (2001). Stepfather of Marlene and Cathy Brown. Arrangements entrusted to the Doney Funeral Home, Shelburne. There will be a private family service in Etobicoke, followed by interment at Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Headwaters Healthcare Centre, 100 Rolling Hills Dr., Orangeville, ON L9W 4X9, Branch 220 Shelburne Legion, or the charity of your choice. |