Cynthia Diane Brown – 59, of Middle Sackville, NS
With great sorrow from those left behind, and with great delight that she is now with the Lord, we announce the passing of Cynthia Diane Brown.
Cynthia was born in Kipling, Saskatchewan, to the late Stanley Edward and Tina Ivy (Gravener) Brown. Her father passed away when she was one-and-a-half years old.
Cynthia was blessed with many talents, including photography and writing. After high school graduation she studied outdoor recreation at Kamloops, B.C. Upon graduation she worked in Rockanville, Sask., where she did some preaching at the local United church. Cynthia was deeply devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ and surrendered her life to him. She was a member of the United Church of Canada and Summerville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. She was a lover of Keith Green’s music and spent ten years at Last Days Ministries in Texas. She did mission work in Mexico and Albania. At the end of her time at Last Days, she felt the call to move to the east coast of Canada to study its early Christian history and pray for Nova Scotia. Some 25 years ago, while in Nova Scotia, she met the second love of her life, Arlene Croft, who became her wife.
In Nova Scotia, Cynthia ran her own business called Prayer Works and worked for Prayer Central online. In 2003, Cynthia and Arlene moved to Kipling, Sask., to be closer to Cynthia’s mother. Out west, Cynthia managed the Land Bank Co-op convenience store. She also started the Mustard Seed Express, a coffee time newsletter for southeast Saskatchewan. She also worked at a group home for people with intellectual disabilities.
Cynthia and Arlene returned to Nova Scotia in 2018. Seventeen months ago, Cynthia was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. After treatment, we had ten good months of the cancer dozing before it returned. During her illness she created a website describing her struggles as a Christian gay woman, called FindingTheShore.ca. Cynthia enjoyed travel to places including Oregon, Washington, California, B.C., and the Indianapolis Speedway. She enjoyed kite festivals and checking out the set of Corner Gas. All who saw Cynthia’s smile and the twinkle in her eye felt the presence and goodness of the Lord.
Cynthia is survived by her wife, Arlene; her sisters, Phyllis (Ken MacDougald) and Sharon (Lyle Balogh); brothers, Bill (Grace) and Ed (Margaret); father- and mother-in-law Douglas and Beverly Croft; brothers-in-law Timmy (Valerie) and Kevin Croft; sister-in-law Donna Croft (Randy); and many nieces and nephews.
Keeping in mind the safe practices for COVID-19 which will be strictly adhered to by the funeral staff, please bring your own mask and practice physical distancing, visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 from 6 until 8 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. also in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Arlene Croft officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made through FindingTheShore.ca to help build the Cynthia D. Brown Foundation for hands-on palliative care. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Special thank-you to Dr. Younis, Nurse Katelin and the palliative care team at Victoria General site 7A. and the chemo ward staff on 11 at Victoria General.
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Peggy Payzant
Dear Arlene, My Deepest Condolences For Your Loss. Cherish All Your Memories Of You & Cynthia. May Cynthia Now Rest In Peace, She Is Now Pain Free!!
Sincerely:
Peggy Payzant.
Elise Leung
My deepest condolences Arlene. May your memories bring you comfort and joy.
Debra and Reed
We sure will miss Cynthia’s upbeat personalty, her ability to roll with the punches and always stay positive , and her infectious smile and chuckle. Cynthia spread love , generosity and compassion to all she knew and asked for nothing in return. Her journey is over now Arlene and she is safe with her Lord. The care you provided her to the end was indicative of the amazing love you shared. Cynthia will rest in utmost peace and we hope that you can also rest now and take comfort knowing she made it home.
Kathy Basdeo
Arlene please find peace and comfort in knowing Cynthia is now pain free and dancing with angels. Sincere condolences.
Sheila Riddle
My sincere condolences to the family and to friends and prayers of peace and comfort. This loss of God’s servant in this world is certainly heaven’s gain.
Jean Margetts
So sorry for your loss Arlene. Sympathy to all the family and know I am thinking about all of you at this sad time. May she rest in peace pain free. Hugs
Mike and Jane Kearns
Our sincere condolences to Arlene and the rest of Cynthia’s extended family.
Muriel
Arlene⚘ Heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
TODD J HANNAM
ARLENE
SENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY
SINCERELY
TODD J HANNAM
Lori Kemmer
So sorry for your loss ! Cindy and I were very close in our high school years and later ! She stood up for me in 81 for my wedding! May she Rest In Peace now and you will have many happy memories of your time together
Willis & Corina
Arlene, sending our condolences at this difficult time…rest assured that Cynthia has gained her wings and now is home with the lord…her pain is no more and she is Flying High with the Angels…GOD BLESS
Mary & Robert Balogh
We will always remember Cynthia for her unfailing cheerfulness and for her laughter, which often set us off chuckling as we heard it across the back alley that separated our houses in Kipling, even when we didn’t know what the joke was! We will always remember too the devotion you and she had for each other, Arlene, and your obvious happiness with each other. Thank you for sharing part of your lives with us. And thank heaven (literally!) for memory and the people who bring a smile to our hearts when we remember them. Take good care of yourself, Arlene.
Norma Niebergall
Heartfelt Sympathy to Arlene and all Cynthia’s family! I am glad she is resting now and her struggle is over. You fought a good fight Cynthia! I will cherish our visits and friendship for the rest of my life!
Norma and Dale Niebergall
Bruce Theriau
Arlene and Family
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times.
Heather Matthews
Sending my thoughts and prayers. You were blessed to have each other
Stephanie MacKenzie
So sorry Arlene. Thinking of you.
Phyllis Leaman
Arlene-sincere condolences to you at this time of rememberences–of all the good times spent together an.d the love you shared.Your good care will be rewarded.
Fred and Leanne Gravener
Wishing you peace at this time of sorrow.Our sympathies to you and your family
Valerie Slauenwhite
Arlene, so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Russell Prime
Arelene, I am saddened by Cynthia’s passing, but I also rejoice with you that she is with her Lord. Know of my prayers of strength as you conduct the funeral, and my thoughts and prayers for some peace and comfort in the days ahead for you and for your family.
Frank and Jane Croft
So sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you all..May she Rest In Peace..God Bless❤
Jane and Frank Croft
Ron Hickox
Sharon and Lyle
I am saddened to hear of Cynthia’s (Cindy’s) passing. She was someone who I have never forgotten over time. She was an anchor for me 42 years ago. Now she is anchored with the Lord.
My deepest condolences
Ron Hickox