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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BROWN, Eileen (née BROCK) - Peacefully in Halifax on 02 January, 2007. A long time resident of Bedford, N.S., Eileen was born at Rothesay, N.B. 14 May, 1921, the daughter of C. Harold Brock and Muriel (Gillis) Brock. Predeceased by her husband George Albert (Capt. RCNR) she is survived by sons Derek (Margaret Ann) Toronto and Brock (Donna Landry) Dartmouth, N.S., daughter Ann Louise (Stephen) Onyett Lewiston, N.Y. and son Mark (Martha) Bedford; as well as grandchildren George William Brown, Charles Lee Onyett, Jake Stephen Onyett, Laura Eileen Brown and Logan George Brown and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a sister, Susan and her two brothers Frederick (DSC, LCdr. RCNVR) and John (DSC, LCdr, RCNVR). She is also survived by her sisters Nora Lee-White of Rothesay N.B. and Bettina Dodds-Hebron of Toronto. Eileen was a graduate of Netherwood School for Girls, Rothesay, N.B. As well as a positive attitude, a sunny disposition and a great sense of humour, she loved the fellowship and companionship of friends of all ages. A lifelong enthusiast of sports and politics, she adored life in Nova Scotia yet remained fiercely loyal to the Province of her birth. She was an early champion of the rights and duties of Canadian women, being of the inaugural class of volunteers into the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (Wrens) in WWII, subsequently attaining the rank of Lieutenant WRCNS. A private family funeral has been held, her ashes to be spread by her beloved Navy on the cold grey waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. A memorial service will be held, notice to follow. (The Telegraph-Journal 10 Feb 2012)
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