Mrs. Rose-Anne Brown

March 27, 1947 - April 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose-Anne (McLaren) Brown on April 16, 2020 at the age of 73 years. She was born in Sault Saint Marie, Ontario on March 27, 1947. A Loving mother and Gran, Rose-Anne was a tireless volunteer. Despite a busy home life and career, volunteering and giving back to her community was a delight, one she passed along to her children. Rose-Anne spent many years volunteering with the Junior League of Calgary, was instrumental in the inauguration of the Kids Help Phone, and enjoyed her time working and volunteering with the Calgary Girls Choir. But her real passion was Knox Presbyterian Church. After moving to Calgary in 1981, and joining the congregation, Rose-Anne could be found leading youth groups, convening the women’s bazaar, organizing concerts and events, sitting on almost every committee, acting as a ruling Elder and until just recently as the Clerk of Session. Rose-Anne’s energy, friendship and guidance will be missed. Rose-Anne was predeceased last June by her husband and best friend, William (Bill) Brown, and her parents John (Jack) and Margaret (Peggy) McLaren. Rose-Anne is survived by her daughters Stephanie (Daniel Yoshisaka) and Andrea (Shaun Mitchell); grandchildren Jack, Jet, Olive and Knox; sister Mary Jane (Jim McDermott); sister-in-law Ann Shaw, many nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. Rose-Anne fiercely loved her family and close friends, she embraced every moment with them. She especially adored her role as a Gran, and spent everyday possible with her 4 beloved grandchildren. She was easy to make friends everywhere she went and was a kind, happy and cheerful person, with a great sense of humour. Rose-Anne and the girls were fortunate to be supported through her diagnosis and cancer treatment, a journey that was enriched by the incredible care of Dr. Safiya Karim and the staff at Heartland Retirement Residence in Okotoks for their caring support. Thank you to all of the friends and family who joined Rose-Anne at Chemo, who checked in with prayers, made her laugh, delivered her their favourite meal or sent her their love. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose-Anne’s memory would be appreciated to Knox Presbyterian Church. A Celebration of Rose-Anne’s Life will be held at a later date. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.