Brown, James Orville 'Orv'
Orville Brown passed away peacefully with family by his side at Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford, ON on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 81.
Born in Meaford on February 25, 1940, he was a son of the late Edward and Marjorie (nee Campbell) Brown.
Orville was the much loved husband of almost 60 years of Donna (nee Elliott) Brown of Meaford.
He was the patient and kind father of Steven Brown (Carolyn) and Shelley Boyd (Michelle).
Orville was the very proud grandpa of Kelsey Brown (Nevin), Karly Brown, Griffin Boyd and Collyer Boyd.
He will be missed dearly by his sister Kay Freeborn (Dennis), and was predeceased by his brothers Keith Brown, Bill Brown, and his sister Doris Wells (late Bill).
Orville will be remembered fondly by his mother-in-law Eva Elliott (late Al), and was predeceased by his sister-in-laws Brenda Duncan and Barb Elliott. Orville will also be remembered fondly by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
Orville was employed at Don Bumstead Motors for 38 years and then with the Town of Meaford until his retirement. He enjoyed anything that involved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, biking, skiing and even more when he was joined by family. He was a dedicated father and grandfather, never missing their many sporting activities. He will be missed on the streets of Meaford doing his daily neighbourhood, slow drive-bys. One of Orville’s favourite sayings was ‘What’s your hurry?’
A private family graveside service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic at RVH or Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, may all your precious memories help you in your greiving time, sincerely Fran and Bud
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. Thoughts, prayers and condolences at this difficult time. He was a wonderful, caring soul.
Tracey & Jeff Skelton
Sunday, January 16, 2022
My condolences, Donna and your family.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Dear Donna, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Cherish all the great memories. Orville will be missed by everyone that loved and knew him.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Donna, Kay and families,
We are so sad to hear of your loss of Orville. You will all have so many great memories over the many years. May they help you through this very difficult and sad time.
Sincerely, Orville and Sue Boyd
Sunday, January 16, 2022
So sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. And “yes” we will miss his slow drive bys to check on his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful dad and grandpa and friend.
Bev & Glenn Caswell
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Donna and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Orville did seem like a very kind gentle soul. Cherish your many memories.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Donna & family, Kay & Dennis: Our sincere condolences to you on Orville’s passing. He was a great guy, always friendly and kind. We are sure your cherished memories will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Carl & Mary Adams
Monday, January 17, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family he was a great friend, thinking of you all.
Monday, January 17, 2022
So sorry to hear of Orvilles passing Donna.We always enjoyed our chats along the way and at the coffee shop.
Will miss his quiet demeanour and lovely smile.
Paul and Alana Warwick
Monday, January 17, 2022
Sincere condolences to Donna and to all the family. Orville always had a smile on his face. Cherish your memories
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna and Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Orv. Dave has lots of good memories during Orville’s many days at Bumstead Ford (including the day he painted his bike pink!).
It is our hope and wish that all your great family memories will help you through this difficult time.
Sending you love and support
From Dave and Myrna
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steven and Shelly very sorry to hear of Orv’s passing he was one of the best. Memories last forever. Terry Belton
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna and family: Our sincere sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. Cherish your memories. Jim and Coreen
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna and family
I am so sad to learn of Orv’s passing. He was a true and dear friend to Eldon and I.
The weather today brings memories of the weekend you and Orv came to Oakville. Spent the whole weekend playing cards. Haven’t had a storm like that since. RIP Orv.
Doris Skippen
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Thought and prayers to Orvilles families
God bless
Cherie, Ron Murray
Monday, January 17, 2022
So sorry to hear of Orville’s passing , always have fond memories of ” Mr. Brown” tieing my skates when he coached me in hockey … my thoughts and condolences to Mrs. Brown, Steve and Shelley.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Dear Donna and family,
Sorry for the loss of Orville.
Barb and Brenda always spoke highly of him.
Eleanor Shaw
Monday, January 17, 2022
Sorry for your loss Donna and family. Orville was such a great neighbour and will be missed. He was always so happy to see Audrey when we visited!
Monday, January 17, 2022
Dear Donna and family..Sorry to hear of Orv’s passing..Lots of great memories growing up on the 7th line farm and living down the road. May he rest in peace..Thinking of his caring way for family and friends. Condolences to Kay and family.
Keith and Lorraine.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Dear Donna & family,
Our sincere condolence to you on the passing of Orville. Cherish your wonderful
memories and hold them close to your heart. He will be missed by family and friends.
Allan & Rosemary Beange
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve, Shelly. Sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. He will surely be missed. Had many fun times together, and many great memories. Sandy & Terry.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna,Kay & families Sincere condolences to the families. Floyd has great memories of the nights he spent with Orville on repairing vehicles years ago. Take care
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna ,Kaye Dennis and families We are very sorry to hear of Orvilles passing as we had many coffee shop visits with him and always enjoyed chatting He was always so proud of his grandchildren and our chats would be about hockey. Cherish your memories as I am sure there are lots and God Bless
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna and family, please accept our deepest condolences. We are very sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. As you know I only lived in Meaford for a short while however, I have always considered Orville to be a close friend.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve & Shelley. Sorry to hear about Orv’s passing, he was a great guy. I have lots of memories working with him at Bumstead Ford. Cherish the memories.
Sam & Linda Crowe
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve, Shelley, and Kay please accept our sincere condolences. Share your wonderful memories, of which you must have many. May they help you through this difficult time.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna Steve Shelley Kay and Denny. So sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. We will miss his slow drive by on St. Vincent Street. Ron would say there goes Orville. Rest in Peace Orville. Ron and Brenda
Monday, January 17, 2022
So sorry to hear about Orville…my condolences Donna, Steve, Shelly & your Families.
He will surely be missed, a one of a kind friend, a prankster who always had a fun remark & grin on his face.
R.I.P. Orv
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna,Steve,Shelly, Kay and Denny – so sorry to hear about Orville’s passing. I have great memories from working with him a Bumstead Ford. My heart goes out to you and your families.
Lois and family
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna and family, fondly remembering the get togethers between our families over the years. Eric and Tim join me in extending our sincere condolences to you all. I’ll miss giving a wave to Orv as he drove by.
Monday, January 17, 2022
My condolences to you Donna and your family, he will be missed.
He was one of the good ones, great guy and great at his job.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve, Shelley, Kay and Dennis: Very sorry to see Orville has passed.
I learned a great deal through the hockey years from Orv and Dennis.
Will cherish Orville’s memories forever.
Brad Johnston
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna. Kay and families
Sorry to hear of Orville’s passing
Share all the good memories and he will be with you always.
Dianne (Willis) McDonald
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna,Steve and Shelley so said to hear of Orville’s passing i have many great memories of Orville while working together at Bumstead’s he will be greatly missed.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna Steve and Shelly and family’s our condolences to you all, hold your memories close.
Monday, January 17, 2022
My thoughts & prayers go out to Orville’s Family. I have fond memories of working with Orv at Memorial Park. He was always such a kind gentleman, and never without a big grin on his face. We always appreciated how he took care of his “girls” at Memorial Park.
You will be missed Orv!
Sincerely, Carolyn Irvine
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna ,Steve,Shelly and your Families. We were so sorry to hear of Orville’s Passing. I had the the Privilege of working with him for ten years at Bumstead”s Garage.Always kind and thoughtful and of course a few pranks to keep us all on our toes. Great memories.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Dear Donna and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary, Geoff and Evie
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna,Steve,Shelly and families our condolences to you all. He will be greatly missed always waved as he did his tour by our house.
Bob & Lynn
Monday, January 17, 2022
Dear Donna and Family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of Orville.
Will keep you in our prayers
Anne and Kevin Wiley
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna and family and Kay and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Orville. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult and sad time.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve, Shelley and family – we are so sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. We both have great memories of working with Orv over the summers. We’re thinking of you at this difficult time.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Treasure all the great memories.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve & Shelley,
Our condolences on the passing of Orville. That grin he always had will be missed. Cherish all your wonderful memories and hold them close to your heart and he will always be with you.
Thinking of you
Terry & Diane
Monday, January 17, 2022
Donna, Steve, Shelly, Kay and Denny:
So sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. Jack has memories of Orville and him racing their
1951 Ford cars out of the town of Meaford . He will be missed by many but never forgotten.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Donna and family,
Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Harold and Bev
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Donna, Steve, and Shelley,
Our sincere sympathies on the passing of Orville. We are thinking about you during this sad time.
Kay, Teresa & Jason
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
I was sorry to hear or Orville’s passing. My sympathy to you, Donna, and your family.
Elaine Ruhl
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Dear Donna and family, Kay and family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Orville will be missed by many but not forgotten
Bob & Leone Allan
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
I was sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. My sympathy to you, Donna, and your family.
Elaine Ruhl
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
So sorry for you and the family. Orville and I have great fun back in the good ole days. He was a very special person with a great heart and a beautiful smile. Keep your memories close. How will never be forgotten. Janet Juniper.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Sorry to hear the passing of Orville. I worked with Orv at Don Bumstead,s years ago. Always pulling pranks and joking around but remained serious about his work. My condolences.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Donna, Kay and Family
Thinking of you at this difficult time. It is so hard to lose someone special. May his memories be with you always
Linda Teed
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Donna and Family,
So sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. I am thinking of you all. I am sure going to miss him checking up on me to make sure I am behaving and I will miss that smile of his.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Donna I am so sorry. Take care of yourself and know I am thinking about you. Call when you feel up to it.
Your friend, Cindy
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Donna, Kay, Dennis and families our sincere condolences to all in the passing of Orville.The great memories you have of him through the years will bring tears and laughter and healing Keep them with you always.
Marg and Al
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Condolences to Donna, Steven, Shelley, Kay and families . Our families had such great memories shared together, that will never be forgotten. We will miss that smile and laugh.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
My condolences to Donna & the family on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather!! He has left you with many funny memories & they are something you will always have. God Bless You All.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Such a great guy.Everyone loved his personality & jokes . You never knew what he was going to say. Take care Donna & this is when it’s ” thank God for kids”
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Dear Donna, Steve and Carolyn, Shelley and Michelle, Kay and Denny and your families..
Ross and I are heartbroken to have lost our dear neighbour and friend! Living just across the street from each other for over 55 years as we raised our children and enjoyed happy times together!
Happy hour will not be the same without Orville there with us!
Much love to all the family
Ross and Ruth Ann, Dale and Jennifer, Jeneviere, Kyle and Margo, Ariana and Zara
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Sincere sympathy to the Brown Family at this sad time. Thinking of all of you in the difficult days ahead.
Glenn and Norma White
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So heartbroken to hear of Uncle Orv passing. He will always live in our hearts and memories. Living so far apart we did not get to see you all as much, but I will remember his-love for you all and that grin and smile and his endless joking and teasing.And his fishing/ hunting stories of course. He was one of the great ones for sure . sending our hugs and love and deepest condolences to you all from here in BC
I’m pretty sure Mom ( Brenda) and Aunt Barb have welcomed him into Heaven with open arms ❤️
Rest In Peace Uncle Orv
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
We are thinking of you all with heartfelt condolences.
Cherish the memories.
Jill and Todd
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Our condolences to Donna, Steve, Shelley and families, Orville will be greatly missed. I had the opportunity not only to work with Orville at the dealership but also in my younger years hanging around the garage Orville was a big part of my younger years. I will never forget his sense of humour and his love of a good prank. He pull alot of them on me from sending to the hardware store to buy a sky hook or sending me to one of the other bodyshops in town to borrow a quart of fade. Cherish the memories to help you all get through this difficult time.
Tom and Bonnie
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Donna. My condolences to you and your Family. So sorry for your loss.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Donna, Steven, Shelley and families: Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Orville. He was often seen on the roadways travelling in his red convertible mustang. Our thoughts are with you.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
My deepest condoleances to the whole family. Mr and Mrs Brown welcomed me warmly in their family when I came to Meaford and became friend with their daughter Shelley. I have very fond memories and remember him as a generous and loving person.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such an amazing soul. He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Much love…
Thursday, January 20, 2022
To Donna and the family my condolences on the loss of Orville he was a wonderful and will be missed. Thinking of you all today and always.
Love Anita Carbert and Family xoxo
Thursday, January 20, 2022
My condolences Donna, Steve, Shelley and families. I will miss the little hockey and ball chats and that grin. Keep the memories.
Al
Friday, January 21, 2022
Donna, Steve, Shelley and your families.
It is with great sadness to hear of hear of Orv’s passing.
Please accept our condolences and cherish all the memories.
I had the great pleasure of working with Orville at the dealership for many years and calling him a friend. He was a great person with a terrific sense of humor. Always playing a joke on his coworkers. One heck of a guy !
Doug and Eldeen Crowe
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Donna and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Cherish the memories.
Jennifer Tippin & Brett Mount
Saturday, January 22, 2022
To Donna & family,
My condolences on your loss. Orville was such a gentle man and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Donna, Steve & Carolyn, and family, Shelley, Griffin, & Collyer, Kay and Dennis and family,
All of you have our deepest sympathy with the passing of a Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandpa. The tributes that have been written, are a testament to a life well lived. He will be missed.
The Rutherford/Dolan families
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Orville was a great guy to work with. Always cheerful and never a bad word about anyone. He was a great mentor to me as was Lee, Paddy, Donnie and the Bumstead family.
Mike McMaster.