It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, John (Jack) Knox McPherson Brown on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Jack passed away peacefully with a smile on his face with beloved wife, Anne and Dr. Frank Rouse (his physician for 50 years – many thanks) by his side. Jack will be greatly missed by his soul-mate Annie of 64 years, five children, daughter Cathie and John, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Don and Suzanne, Liam, Lisa Moritz, Seamus, Finnian, Michelle, Jeff, Shophie, Aiden John (AJ), son Alan and Ruth, granddaughters Nicole, Emily, son Don, grandsons Jonathan, Cory, daughter Jackie, grandchildren Marlee, Madeline, James and daughter Angela and Steve, grandchildren Joshua, Rebecca. Papa Jack's memories and love will be cherished by his daughters, sons, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Jack was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 25, 1924, son of Louisa and James Brown. Joined the British Navy on H.M.S. Ruler aircraft carrier at 18 yrs. to fight WWII, the war to end all wars. His instrumentation job was to piece together and maintain the fighter aircraft. He was at the signing of the 'Peace Treaty'signing in Japan. He was offered a job for Quanta's Airline in Australia but chose to return to England to see if a 'wee lassie' he met at the Navy Camp would marry him and to help his widowed mother raise his two younger brothers James Miller and Lewis. Jack and Anne with children Cathie and Alan emigrated to Canada in May, 1953 to Mimico and moved to Oakville in 1958, buying a new home. Jack was offered a job with A.V. Roe and later DeHaviland working on the AVRO ARROW till it was cancelled in 1959. Jack was a very active Elder at Knox Sixteen Presbyterian Church in Oakville and member of the Masonic Lodge. He followed his dreams and moved to Campbellford, Ontario opening a restaurant 'Country Kitchen' specializing in 'old country food and baking'. Later retiring back in Oakville. Jack's strength of character (dynamic tension), his courage, sense of humour, kindness and most of all his unconditional Love for his family were a testament to the kind of person he was. Please come join the family in a celebration of Jack's (Papa's) life. The Church service will be on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, held at Knox Sixteen Presbyterian Church, 1150 Dundas St. West, Oakville at 1 p.m. According to Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Jack and his wishes, donations to Knox Sixteen Presbyterian Church Cemetery for Memorial Fund honouring our Dad would be greatly appreciated. Forever in our hearts, your loving family.