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Owen BROWNLEE Obituary

Owen passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. 13 days before his 90th Birthday. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of John and Karyn, Joanne and Bruce, and Patrick and Susan. Loved friend of Kim. Much loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Melissa and Allister, Ashley and Lucille, Chelsea and David, Elsie and Kiel and Ruby, Molly, James and Sophie, Jessica and Ryan. Loved friend of Liza, Bradley and Olivia. Cherished son of the late Maureen Anne and Alexander Brownlee, dearest brother and brother-in-law of Leo and Mary (dec), Ross (dec) and Wanda, Kevin (dec) and Jean, Maureen Anne (dec), Lex and Pam, Arthur (dec) and Margaret, Mark and Patricia, Marion and Mark and Margaret (dec). Loved son-in-law of Jim and Elsie Brown (dec), and brother-in-law to the Brown family, Loved Uncle and Great-Uncle to all his many nieces and nephews. Great friend to all of his and Margaret's past and present neighbours. Grateful thanks to all who looked after Owen over the last few years. Thank you to all the staff at Christchurch Hospital and Nazareth House for your care of Owen over the past 3 weeks. A Funeral Mass for Owen will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Spencer Street, Addington, Christchurch, on Wednesday, August 23 at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Yaldhurst Cemetery, Buchanans Road.


Published by The Press from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2023.

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Barry Thomson

August 27, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Brownlee family on Owen's passing. What a true gentleman, happy, helpful, unruffled and unassuming. Sadly a strong branch of the great Rimu has broken away. May the hand of God guide Owen peacefully home. My thoughts are with you all.

Glenda Robb

August 25, 2023

Another great Brownlee Fallen. Our family have great memories.if visits by the Brownlees to Four Fathom. RIP Owen.

Margaret Allen

August 23, 2023

To John & family.
My condolences & deepest sympathy to you & family on the recent loss of your father.
My thoughts & kindest regards are with you at this time.Margaret Allen

Ian Cundall

August 23, 2023

Rest well Owen. I will miss our discussions whilst massaging your feet at the Village Foot Clinic. Missing your stories of the West Coast and your family
Ian Cundall

EMMA WHITE

August 23, 2023

Paddy, Joanne, John, and family Jeanie, Lex, Mark, Marion - love and hugs today, sorry I´m not there with you to celebrate lovely Uncle Owens special life. Emma x

Anna Arps

August 22, 2023

Dear Jo, Bruce, James and Jess and Brownlee family - so sorry to hear of the sad loss of dear Owen - such a lovely man and so loved by you all
All our love and kindest regards Brent and Anna Arps

John Darby

August 22, 2023

Hearing of Owen's death brought back many memories of Owen and, indeed, all the Brownlee family whose warm friendship was always appreciated over the years. Rest in peace Owen.

Graeme Holmes

August 21, 2023

Owen was a great friend and loved nothing more than sitting and chatting about days gone by and what is happening today. He was very generous in allowing others to share his workshop facilities and was always interested to know what someone was making. He was an inspiration to my young Grandson and loved to share his knowledge with him. When ever I asked Owen how are you he always said "Im good" when in fact towards the end he would have been anything but good. RIP my friend you will be sadly missed but remembered with love.
Graeme Holmes

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