James Brown

Brown, James Robert "Bob" - Passed away suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the age of 77. Bob was born July 4, 1938 to Thomas and Florence (Channing) Brown in Toronto, Ontario. After graduating high school, Bob joined the RCAF in 1958 and served as a fighter pilot. He left the military in 1965 and enjoyed a long career as an airline pilot for Air Canada, until his retirement in 1998. During retirement, Bob continued touring the world, visiting family and friends, attending airline and air force reunions, enjoying summers at the cottage, and winters in Florida. He will be remembered for his gentle humour and infectious smile. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of thirty years, Paddy (Maitland), his parents, and his two brothers, Thomas and William. Bob is survived by his wife Karin (Wilson) Brown; his children Joel (Lisa) Brown, Ian (Angie) Brown, Trevor (Julie) Brown, Jeff Wilson, Susan (Greg) Sage and John (Celia) Wilson; his eight grandchildren; sister-in-law's June (Larry) Hill and Marg Maitland; his cousin Pat (George) Fox; his nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours... and his two "grand-dogs", Mercy and Wyatt. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, July 23, at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Upper Credit Humane Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com