We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Howard Brown of Sydney Mines, NS on 18 May 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Thomas was a Korean War veteran who also served in the Royal Canadian Engineers throughout Canada.  After retiring from the Army, he was employed with Clarke's Taxi in Sydney Mines for many years. He was also a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #8 in Sydney Mines.

According to Thomas’ wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 20 May at 10:00 AM in the Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Brookside Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Veterans’ Wing of Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines.