COLIN THOMAS BROWN

May 16th, 1936 – August 18th, 2026

With great sadness, we announce that Colin Thomas Brown, age 90 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, with family at his side.  

Colin was born in Moose Jaw on May 16th, 1936 to Malcolm “Scotty” McKinnon Brown and Edith Ada Ruth (née Ward).  He was the sixth of the thirteen children in the Brown family that grew up at 913 Albert Street in Moose Jaw.  Colin married Grace Elaine Kew in 1959, and together they raised six children.  

He was predeceased by two sons, Doug (1956-1981) and Scott (1962-2023); his parents, Malcolm (1902-1968) and Edith (1912-1999); brothers: Gord (1930-2018), Walt (1935-2004), and Jim (1941-2025); sisters: Muriel Hallett (1929-2021), Ruth Kober (1932-2023), and Bonnie Gruell (1944-2024); and in-laws: Ellen Brown (1939-2019), Beverley Brown (1939-1989), Patti Brown (1944-2024), Ed Kober (1924-2015), and Vern Ritchie (1935-2019).  Colin is survived by his wife, Grace; children: Mike (Shelley), Kris (Murray), Cheryl (Ron), and Vicki (Chuck); daughter-in-law, Ruby; grandchildren: Michael, Brett, Jeff (Lindsay), Lisa, Shawn, Jennifer (Mike), Natasha, Gage (Rae-an), Shayla (Kyle), Rheannon, Kordell (TiaRae), Crystal, Neil, Kevin (Tia), and Erica (Quinn); great-grandchildren: Lily, Jared, Kylee, Emma, Bailey, T-Neal, Kia, Ambrose, Emory, Linus, Isaac, Jaxon, Bentley, Nixon, Briella, Brynlee, Chevy, Sierra, Riley, and Brody; siblings: Elsie (Ivan) McNeilly, Malcolm “Mic” (Lynne), Mary Ritchie, Rod (Bonnie-Lea), Heather (David) McMillan, and Ronald “Buck” (Cheryl); brother-in-law, Earl Gruell; as well as many nieces and nephews.  

After serving a term in the Canadian Army as a young man, Colin worked in a variety of jobs including a position at Rex Fruit where he delivered produce to neighbouring cities and towns.  Most of his working career was spent as a custodian and maintenance worker with the Moose Jaw School Board.  During his time there, he obtained his Engineer’s Certificate required to operate boilers in schools.  He later completed the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) program at SIAST in Saskatoon, SK.  He also served as President of CUPE Local 55 for several years.  

Colin put his handyman skills to good use (with the help of his brothers) building his family home on Algoma Avenue and later at Buffalo Pound Lake.  He also had an interest in electrical wiring, helping many people sort out wiring issues in their homes.  

One of Colin’s passions was canoeing.  He enjoyed making annual canoeing trips with family and friends to explore the many rivers and lakes in Northern Saskatchewan.  Colin also liked to cook.  He continued to cook for a family of eight long after all the kids moved away.  At Christmas time, everyone wanted Colin to make the turkey dressing.  

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for the comfort and care they provided to Colin in the days before he passed away, and to the management, nurses, care aides and recreation staff at the Moose Jaw Special Care Home (Extendicare) and Pioneer Lodge for the care and support they provided to Colin during the last few years.  

A Celebration of Colin’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Celebrant Dave Foley officiating.  Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Colin’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550