SMITH, Alfreda

1928-2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Alfreda Brown (born Smith), which occurred on December 16, 2025, in Rosemère, Québec, at the age of 97.

Alfreda was born on October 2, 1928, in Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia, to Catherine Smith and Duncan Jarvis. She was an active member of her community, worked as a schoolteacher and was an accomplished piano player.

In 1955, Alfreda married her first true love, Lewis Brown. Together, they raised three sons and experienced many relocations across Canada due to military life. Their final move brought them to Blainville, Québec, where Alfreda was later widowed. She devoted herself to raising her sons, participating in Legion activities, and remaining deeply involved in her community, where she formed many lasting friendships.

Alfreda’s longtime partner, Bob Gervais, predeceased her in 2025.

She is survived by her sons Michael Brown (Michelle Beaudette), Daniel Brown (Diana McLean), and Anthony Brown (Angela Nottingham); her sister Viola Smith; her grandchildren Dominique Brown, Cassandra Brown, Vanessa Brown, Stephanie Brown, Andrea Brown, Joshua Taylor Brown, Keenan Brown; and her great-grandchildren Robbie and Mason Haines, Lola and Louie Soucy.

Alfreda’s children were her greatest joy, and she was grateful for every moment spent with them. Her legacy lives on through her children and grandchildren, to whom she often said, “Be kind to one another.” A simple wish but one she lived by.

The family will receive condolences on January 24, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at

Complexe Funéraires Goyer
105 Bd Desjardins Est
Sainte-Thérèse
450.473.5934|www.rfgoyer.com

The funeral ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

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C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Mme Alfreda Brown (née Smith), survenu le 16 décembre 2025 à Rosemère, Québec, à l’âge de 97 ans.

Alfreda est née le 2 octobre 1928 à Weymouth Falls, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Elle était la fille de feu Catherine Smith et de feu Duncan Jarvis. Très engagée dans sa communauté, elle a œuvré comme enseignante et était également une pianiste accomplie.

En 1955, Alfreda a épousé son premier grand amour, Lewis Brown. Ensemble, ils ont élevé trois fils et ont connu de nombreux déménagements à travers le Canada en raison de la vie militaire. Leur dernier établissement fut à Blainville, Québec, où Alfreda est devenue veuve. Elle s’est consacrée à l’éducation de ses fils, et à son engagement au sein de sa communauté, où elle a tissé de nombreuses amitiés durables.

Son compagnon de longue date, Bob Gervais, l’a précédée dans la mort en 2025.

Elle laisse dans le deuil ses fils : Michael Brown (Michelle Beaudette), Daniel Brown (Diana McLean) et Anthony Brown (Angela Nottingham) ; sa sœur Viola Smith ; ses petits-enfants : Dominique Brown, Cassandra Brown, Vanessa Brown, Stephanie Brown, Andrea Brown, Joshua Taylor Brown et Keenan Brown ; ainsi que ses arrière-petits-enfants Robbie et Mason Haines, Lola et Louie Soucy.

Ses enfants étaient sa plus grande joie, et elle était reconnaissante de chaque moment passé auprès d’eux. Son héritage se perpétue à travers ses enfants et ses petits-enfants, à qui elle répétait souvent : « Soyez bons les uns envers les autres. » Un souhait simple, mais qu’elle incarnait pleinement.

La famille recevra les condoléances le 24 janvier 2026, de 9 h 30 à 12 h 30 et de 13 h 30 à 15 h, au :

Complexe funéraire Goyer
105, boul. Desjardins Est
Sainte-Thérèse
450-473-5934 | www.rfgoyer.com

Une cérémonie funéraire aura lieu à 15 h, en la chapelle du complexe funéraire.

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