April 4, 1939 - August 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Henry Brown on the evening of August 26th, 2024. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bob was born April 4, 1939 at the family home farm in Fenwick, Ontario. Beloved husband of 54 years to Susanne (Skinner), loving father to Jenny Jensen (Robert), Cliff (Yolanda), and Todd Looby (Tammy’s partner). Robert was a proud grandfather to Ethan, Tanner, Ashley, Emma, Ryan, Hillary and Danielle. Great grandfather to Adelina and Rhea.
Bob is survived by his brother Lanny, sister Elizabeth (Carl) Porritt and brother-in-law Thomas Skinner along with many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his daughter Tammy (May 20, 2020), brother Richard (March 16, 2021), sister-in-law Rosanne Skinner (January 15, 2023) and sister-in-law Audrey Brown (August 14, 2024). Bob was well known and respected in the Holstein Industry, he had an eye for great cows, which took him around the world to judge Holstein shows. He served as President of Holstein Ontario and Western Ontario Breeders. A 4th generation farmer on the family farm in Pelham, he incorporated Downalane Farms in the 1960’s and made it a world-renowned farm with visitors from around the world attending yearly. More recently he was the Recipient of the Century of Holsteins 2021. He loved his Buffalo Sabres and was a season ticket holder for almost 30 years. After selling the family farm Bob became an avid gardener and continued his love of the outdoors. Grandpa loved watching his grandkids play hockey and other sports.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home in Fenwick. Visitation is at 9am at Fenwick United Church, service to follow at 10am, along with interment at Hillside Cemetery, Ridgeville. In lieu of flowers please give to the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society http://niagaraspca.com/make-a-donation/ or Heart and Stroke [email protected]
