At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on Sunday January 15, 2017, Patricia "Maggie" Brown of St. Mary’s 1st Nation passed away suddenly at the age of 68. Born in Fredericton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Joyce (Sappier) Brooks. Pat was an avid reader, who also enjoyed gardening and loved her dogs, especially "Pokie". She really enjoyed watching the "Blue Jays" with her husband.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Wayne; her daughters Heather Currie (Sheldon), Barb Brown (Bill Nash) all of St. Mary’s 1st Nation; chosen son Ian Brooks of St. Mary’s; grandchildren Brandi, Shannon, Adie, Brock, Paige, Brady, Hart, and Rayne; seven great grandchildren; her siblings Cynthia Brooks, Dale Brooks, Valerie Brooks, Cecelia Paul, Ted Brooks, Ruth Paul, Chris Brooks, Charles Brooks, and chosen brother Steve Meuse; several nieces, nephews, cousins and god children. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a great granddaughter Skyler Cochrane.
Resting at her late home 160 Maliseet Drive St. Mary’s 1st Nation with visitation on Thursday. The funeral service will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church on Friday January 20, 2017 at 11:00 am. with Father Monte Peters officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Bishop’s Funeral Home have been entrusted with the arrangements. Pallbearers for the service will be Todd Paul, Ian Brooks, Chuckie Paul-Brooks, Tyler Brooks, Brady Paul and Hart Brooks.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Salvation Army or the Fredericton Anti-Poverty Organization.