Barbara Brown

1949 - 2024

With gratitude for a lifetime of memories, the family of Barbara Brown of St Stephen, NB, announce her passing on May 5, 2024, at the Charlotte County Hospital.

Barbara was born in St Stephen, NB to the late Bernard and Eileen (Higgins) Beaumaster.  They had ten children and Barbara was the only girl.  Raised in Flume Ridge, NB, she graduated from Lawrence Station Regional School in 1967 then attended St Thomas University in Fredericton, NB.

Barbara enjoyed being a stay-at-home wife, mother and grandmother.  Her home was the center of many gatherings and celebrations enjoyed by family and friends.  She was an active member of Holy Rosary Parish and CWL (now St Croix Parish and CWL) and a member of the St Stephen – Milltown Lionettes for over 50 years.

In 1989, Barbara went to work for the Provincial Department of Tourism, where she managed the Provincial Visitor Center for 11 years and she met people from all over the world.  She retired in 2003 to enjoy her family, friends and wonderful memories.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bob.  They shared a wonderful life together.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Kevin Brown and Megan Brown, as well as her precious grandchildren Jonathan Bertin (Tamryn), Brandon Bertin (Cassidy) and Miranda Bertin, two special great grandchildren, Owen and Ayla Bertin, six brothers, Dr Eugene, Donald (Ann), Wayne (Darlene), Dale (Kelly), Mark (Marcia) and Father John, sister-in-law, Joan Beaumaster, many special nieces, nephews, cousins, her Godchildren, Blaine (Anne) Beaumaster, Robert Beaumaster, Tina Beaumaster and Melanie (Jason) Cameron.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her brothers, Brian, Edmund and Raymond.

Mass Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, 407 Milltown Blvd, St Stephen, NB on Saturday May 11th at 11 am.. The family will receive friends at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home, 23 Main Street  St Stephen, NB on Friday May 10th, 2024 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm.

Interment at St Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Rollingdam, NB

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory can be made to St Patrick’s Cemetery, Rollingdam or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at mehanfuneralhome.ca