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 /

Born ‎1 Jan 1924, died ‎8 Dec 2001 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada‎, 77 years, buried ‎10 Dec 2001 Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada, ‎1st marriage to: James Leslie Brown, ‎2nd marriage to: George A. Roberts
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.