David was the eldest of three children born to his late parents Norris R. Brown and Audrey Rose Brown of Montreal Quebec. David Server in the R.C.N. as a young man. He later entered the field of fire protection and started his own company, serviced equipment for D.N.D. and completed inspections for Hibernia. David was predeceased by son Nicholas Foster Brown. Survived by his loving wife Heather of Ancaster, caring siblings Dale Barwick (Bill) and Alan (Marilyn), many nieces and nephews, and long time friends. A memorial will be held at a later date.