Obituary for Lillian Brown

BROWN, Lillian Loraine (nee Roach) (link to funeral home website)
January 24, 1930 – January 22, 2019

Passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Loving mother of Cheryl Capobianco-Brown. Grandmother to her much loved grandson Tyler Capobianco. Survived by her sister Anna Paris, sisters-in-law Barbara and Audrey Roach, and best friend Stella Was. Predeceased by her parents George and Elizabeth Roach, sisters Helen (Jim) Smillie, Kay (Bob) Jackson, brothers George “Sunner” (Irene) Roach, Mike “Mr. Vet” (Ruby) Roach, Leo (Gen) Roach, Richard Roach, Bernard Roach, and Joseph Roach. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Lillian worked for over 30 years at Fuller Brush and was a long-time member of the CWL and parishioner of St. Lawrence.

The family would like to thank Dr. Selbie and the staff at St. Peter’s for their kindness.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME (7 East Ave. S.) on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with vigil prayers at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish (125 Picton St. E.) on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre would be appreciated by her family.