BX April 6, 1964

Norman Brown

J.D. Norman Brown, 68 of 19 Silver Street, died today at the Willett Hospital.  Born in Durham, England he served in the First World War with the 125th Battalion and 5th CMR for four years and in the Second World War with the 48th Highlanders for four years.  He was a member of St. James’ Anglican Church.  Surviving besides his wife, the former Eleanor Holmes are two sons, Norman R. and John B., both of Paris; a daughter Mrs. Donald (Vera) Barnard of Detroit a sister Mrs. Blanche Clegg of Paris; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  A son Thomas was killed in the Second World War.  Mr. Brown is at the Bruce B. Smith Funeral Home.  Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Paris Cemetery.

BX November 8, 1943

Paris Soldier is Killed in Accident – Pte. Thomas W. Brown Dies While on Active Service

PARIS, Nov. 8 – Pte. Thomas William Brown, 23, Son of Pte. Norman Brown, No. 20 C.A.B.T.C., Brantford, and Mrs. Brown, 81 West River Street, was accidentally killed while on active service overseas, his parents have been officially notified.  The accident occurred November 1.

Pte. Brown had served with the Royal Canadian regiment for two years.

He was very well known in Paris, having been a member of St. James’ Anglican Church and singing in the choir for eight years.  He also was very active in sports.  Before going on active service he was employed at Penman’s limited here.

Besides his parents, he is survived by Pte. Norman Brown Jr. overseas.