Sydney
It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Blair Thomas Brown, age 66, announce his passing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy illness. Despite his pain, Blair was a hero to his family and stayed strong until the end.
Born on Christmas Day, 1955 and raised in New Victoria, Blair was the son of the late George Brown and Agnes Singer.
Blair was a proud family man who instilled his strong work ethic in his children. In 1979 he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Boudreau. Besides his wife, Blair is survived by children, Stephen (Crystal), Jennifer (Phil Sampson), and Jeffrey; four granddaughters, whom he adored, Taylor, Teagan, Mila, and Gracie; brother, Craig (Margaret Ann) and niece Lindsey. We will love and miss our Poppy.
Besides his parents, Blair was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Clara Boudreau; sisters-in-law, Connie Badstuebner and Verne McIntyre, and his cousin, Keith Singer.
Known to many as “Bull”, Blair’s pride was in his work. He was a respected Millwright and 2nd Class Stationary Engineer. He worked at the Glace Bay Heavy Water Plant and the NSP Lingan Generating Station where he made lifelong friends. He finished his career working with Exxon Mobil.
Blair spent years making lasting memories with his family in Boularderie Island and Ingonish. He was an avid dog lover and will be greatly missed by his golden retriever, Gordie.
Blair’s family would like to extend a thank you to the first responders and wonderful staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their exceptional attention and care given. They went above and beyond.
A gathering to celebrate the life of Blair Brown will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Francis Room.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton SPCA or charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Jean and family- I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Hugs and prayers.
From: Gwendolyn MacLean
My heartfelt sympathies to Jean and the family. I had the pleasure of meeting both Jean and Blair here in Ingonish and we enjoyed lots of chats about this and that, lots about family and life. I knew Blair wasn’t well but he smiled and pushed forward , always with Jean’s support and love. They were a strong couple together and I admired that.
From: Louise Fitzgerald
Dear Jean and family,
I’m so sad to learn of Blair’s passing. The world of Covid gave us a big disconnect with so many people. You and Blair were such good customers over the years at the Herring Choker. You have my heartfelt condolences; he was such a kind man!
From: Linda MacRae
Jean and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Blair. He was always smiling and friendly. Despite his health issues he was always out for his daily walk. May the special memories, help you through the days ahead, may he RIP
From: Anne Sullivan
We are so deeply saddened by your family’s loss. Thinking of you and sending all our love.
From: Dan and Laura MacNeil
Deepest condolences to the Brown family. Blair grew up in my neighborhood of New Victoria which the nickname for the residents is Spring Pigs. So we lost another Spring Pig that will truly missed by all. Rest pain free my friend.
From: Lloyd and Ann Sheppard (Brown)
Jean & Family
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Blair. It was always a pleasure to see Blair and Jake walking in the neighborhood. Our Oscar loved to see Blair coming with his “Homemade, Peanut Butter treats”.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! xo
From: Lonnie & Connie Howe
So very sad to hear of Blair’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Jean and Brown family. May all the wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time. God bless.
From: Raymond & Rosie Lahey
We are so saddened by hearing of Blair’s death. May God give you His strength and loving support as you and your family face the days to come.
From: Leroy and Charlene Petrie
Jeannie and family
So sorry to hear of Blair’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Brian and Brenda MacPherson
Dear Jean & Family
We were deeply sadden to hear of Blair’s passing . Always a friend to our family and certainly will be missed .
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers .
From: Reg O’Neill
Dear Jeannie, Craig & Family:
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the death of your dearest husband, brother, & dad. You are in our thoughts & prayers🙏❤️
From: John H & Mary E Muise
Dear Jean and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father. May the wonderful memories you have of him help to sustain you in your time of grief.
From: Jean MacPhee
Jean and family so very sorry for the loss of Blair. Our though and prayers are with you all.
From: Gerald and Karen
Jean so sorry for your loss
From: Marlene Gallivan
Dear Jean and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Blair’s passing, he sure fought the fight. I will cherish my memories from our summers in Kempt Head and rides on his little dirt bike. I will be thinking of you all in the days ahead and only wish I had heard sooner so I could have been there. Sending many hugs and prayers your way for now and the days ahead. Rest easy Blair.
From: Sandra Murphy
My most sincere sympathies Jean to you and your family at this difficult time. May warm memories bring you comfort in the days ahead and the love and support of family and friends give you peace.
From: Marjorie McLean
Our sincerest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you Jean and family! Cherish your memories you made with your sweetheart, dad and poppy, and know his suffering is now over, and he will be watching over you all from Heaven. Huge hugs for each and every one of you!
From: Gordie & Shirley Mac Lean
My deepest condolences to Blairs wife ,and family.
From: Susan Camposilvan nee Service
My deepest condolences to my late cousin Blair’s Family. (I’m sorry this has taken so long.)
I’m Susan Service Camposilvan,Vivian and Bob Services daughter . 🙏🌹
From: Susan Camposilvan nee Service
Dearest Jean my sincere condolences to you and your family…my heart aches for you and your family…it is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but he is not suffering anymore and he will always be with you…may God Bless You during this trying time..Big Hugs
To: Jeanie and Family. So sorry to hear of Blair ‘s passing. Condolences to you and your family.
Shelley and Gary Baker
To Jeannie and the Brown family we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of a great man. We grew up together in New Victoria and he was a good friend to my brother Robbie. In later years at BEC he became friends with my husband Raymond. It always nice to chat with Blair whenever our paths crossed. RIP Blair and fly high with the angels.
I worked with Blair at Lingan plant and would on occasion run into him around Sydney.He was the best of people and we always shared a story or two.He was one in a million.I am saddened to read of his passing.My heartfelt sorrow to his family but his memory will live on.
Sorry to hear about Blair we grew up in New Victoria together and l have fond memories of Blair my condolences to his family and friends
Sending deepest sympathy to Jean, Stephen, Jennifer and Jeffrey and your families. Dad worked with Blair at Heavy Water and greatly enjoyed the times we spent together. He was a gem who will be missed. Wendy, Cindy and Missi MacDonald and families.
Sincere condolences Jeanie to you and your family. Treasure your beautiful memories of Blair, especially during the difficult days ahead.
Rest in peace Blair , condolences to the family .
So sorry for your loss Jean and family.
Dear Jean and family,my sincere condolences to you and your family on your great loss. May you all find the strength to get through this difficult time. RIP
To Jean, Stephen, Jennifer and Jeffrey I would like to extend my deepest condolences. I will always hold Blair deep in my heart for the times we shared together both at NS Power – Lingan and Sable off-shore. I considered Bull one of the best friends I’ve ever had in my life – he always had my back and we followed each other from on-shore to off-shore. I’ll never forget his wit and his firm handshake. He was a special friend and I will always hold his friendship dear to my heart.
Jean, I was saddened to hear of Loss. Please know how very sorry I am.
Memories of Love and Friendship are treasures to carry with you always.
Annette MacLean
Very saddened to receive this news. I have fond memories of Blair and family from my childhood in Howie Centre. Wishing you ease during these difficult times.
Jean and family: Sincere condolences on Blair’s passing. Hope you find comfort in memories of the great times you shared. RIP Blair.
My deepest condolences to you Jean and Family.
Well, I had the pleasure of knowing this “man” and working with him for years at two locations , Glace Bay Heavy Water Plant and Lingan Generating Station , lucky me . Take care and be well. God bless and comfort you all .
Sincere condolence to Blair’s family and friends. It was always a good chat when our paths crossed Sydney/Baddeck. Gone too soon.
Rest In Peace Blair
Jean and family,my condolences on your loss of Blair, he was such a great person,may he Rest In Peace. David Simms
ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW Blair,i was a nursing student of his mother Agnes.My condolences to all his family at this time.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean and family my thoughts and prayers to you all on the passing of Blair. I only met Blair on a few occasions over the years but loved his kindness and compassion for the animals from Jean’s stories. May he rest in Peace…Brenda G
Jean & Family,
Sincere condolences to you, Jean, & family at this difficult time.
Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. Take care.
Marlene Gallant
Jean and Family , so sorry for your loss !!
I worked with Blair at NSPI and the Sable project , he was a gentle giant and will surely be missed . I really enjoyed the time we did get to spend together .
My deepest condolences to the immediate and extended family, he will surely be missed !!
Dear Jean, so very sorry to read of Blair’s passing. Thinking of you and your family; my heart goes out to you, wishing you peace, love and courage at this difficult time.
Jean I am so very sorry to learn of Blair’s passing. He was a kind and gentle person. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jean & Family, very sorry to hear of Blair’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Dear Jean and family; we are very sorry to hear of the passing of Blair. Thinking of you during this difficult time. As we travelled and worked across this country and settled into Howie Centre for a few years it was a pleasure to know Blair as a good neighbour and friend. It just seems like yesterday we were in those cold rinks with the boys and the times we shared together talking and having a few “pops”. He was always there when you needed a hand with anything.
Take care and will be thinking of you with our hearts!
Heather and Jim Publicover and family (Jimmy, Kate, and Jackie)
Jean & Family
Lonnie and I are shocked and saddened to hear of Blair’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see Blair and Jake strolling the neighborhood. Our Oscar loved to see Blair coming, with his special “homemade peanut butter dog treats. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs, Lonnie & Connie
Jeannie and family please accept my condolences on your loss.Blair was a fine man with a great work ethic,he leaves a legacy of family and caring.
Dear Jean. We were both shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Blair’s passing. He was a true friend and trusted co-worker. His work ethic was second to none! So many great memories. Our sincere condolences to you and family.
Dear Jean and family my condolnces on Blairs’ passing.
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time .My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jean, and family
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Blair. Although it’s been years since we had seen Blair, we remember him as a very kind, friendly man who took pride in his family, friends and work ethics.
Lean on your loved ones in the days ahead, and may your memories help ease your pain.
RIP Blair
Shaelene (Rogers) Lafosse
Cheryl (Rogers) Bain
Jeannie and family;
We are deeply saddened by Blair’s passing. We have fond memories of time spent together. Blair was always pleasant company and had a great sense of humour. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Corinne and Michael
Jean and family, our hearts are broken for you all. Blair was such a wonderful man. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this very difficult time ❤️
Jean, Jennifer, and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Blair’s passing. I would always run into him while out walking with mom, such a nice guy. My heart goes out to you and your family, I hope you find some comfort in the wonderful memories you have with him.
Dear Jeannie, Craig & family:
We are so sorry to read this very sad news. We always enjoyed our little chats with this warm & friendly guy. Please know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers at this very difficult time 🙏❤️