BROWN, Leonard ‘Len’ Raymond Sydney

We regret to announce the passing of Leonard ‘Len’ Raymond Brown on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born on December 16, 1943, in Sydney, Len was the son of the late Sidney and Winnifred (Halloran) Brown. Besides his parents, Len was predeceased by his wife, Sandra; brother, Sidney; stepdaughters, Suzanne and Debbie; step-granddaughter, Allison and his first wife, Francine. Len will be fondly remembered by his son, Stéfane; grandson, Luke, Ottawa; stepdaughter, Vicki Blakney, Dartmouth; stepson, Andy Blakney, Cornwall; sisters, Eileen (Bill) Macgillis, Jane (Ronald) Bennett, Patricia (Ray) Leduc and Nancy (Innis) Macphail; brother, John (Nancy) Brown; as well as several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Len grew up in Mulgrave, obtained his accounting degree at UCB, then moved to Cornwall Ontario where he met his first wife, Francine and had his son, Stefan. He later returned to Sydney where he met the love of his life, Sandra. Len was involved in various business enterprises as well as operating Sydney Income Tax Service with good friend, Brandy. Len and Sandra enjoyed many years of camping and fishing in Whycocomaugh, where they made many lifelong friendships. Len was a devoted member of St Theresa’s parish and was an animal lover, who cared for a colony of feral cats for many years. He will be remembered by his friends at Mira Water Park where he spent many years since Sandra’s passing. Len enjoyed Beer Bingo and taking guests up the Mira River in his boat. He will be remembered for his welcoming smile, his joviality, sense of humor, love for life and his positive attitude. Visitation and Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Len Brown will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow at 6 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Everett Macdow officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date. Donations in memory of Len may be made to Feral and Abandoned Cat Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.