Stephen James Brown, 66, of Moncton, passed away on Friday January 10, 2025, at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Moncton, he was the son of Margaret (Saulnier) Brown of Moncton and the late James Brown.
Stephen was a lifelong employee of the Federal government in Moncton, initially with Supply & Services and then with Canada Post until his retirement.
He is survived by a brother, Michael (Susan) of Mount Uniacke, N.S.; a sister, Maureen (Liming Liu) of Toronto, ON; two nieces: Hannah and Kiera, as well as two nephews: Aaron and Max.
He valued peacefulness and solitude, spending countless hours reading and studying new topics, listening to music from all genres, playing guitar or just sitting on a riverbank or Pointe-Du-Chene wharf, fishing. He was highly intelligent and extremely well read, nobody in the family dared play Trivial Pursuit or watch an episode of Jeopardy with him as he was sure to know every answer, regardless of the topic. As a young adult, that sense of solitude inspired him to venture to the southern coast of Spain for six months and follow the path of Hemingway, quite literally, visiting many of the spots frequented by Hemingway, before returning to his home in Moncton.
His friends were lifelong, and he valued those relationships dearly. Colin and Terry, two of his closest childhood friends were there by his side during the final months of his courageous battle with cancer. The friends he made at work throughout his career were also very dear to him and he truly cherished those relationships.
Our family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the staff of The Moncton Hospital Oncology Department for their tireless efforts and professionalism during Stephen’s final valiant battle.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation and no funeral service at this time with a graveside service being scheduled in the spring. In memory of Stephen, a contribution to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation (oncology) would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com