Mr. Bernard Peter Brown

Bernard Brown of Winnipeg died on April 3, 2012.

He was born in Romford Essex On April 20th 1931. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son Simon, daughter Sara (Robert) granddaughter Erica, (Jason) and great grandson Coen.

Bernard attended a Building Trades School prior to receiving his Design Diploma from the South East Essex School of Architecture. He arrived in Canada in 1953. He joined the firm of John B Parkin in Toronto and later became the art editor of the Canadian Architect Magazine from 1954-55. In 1958 he was approached by the firm of Green Blankstein and Russell to design the new air terminal in Winnipeg. He won the National Design competition to build the Winnipeg City Hall. His other work included the Autopac Claim Centres, The Holy Family Nursing Home, the Cathedral, of St Nicholas The Assiniboine Community College in Brandon and many others.He worked for The Department of Urban Affairs and he was appointed to the Manitoba Council on Aging.

In 2004 he was given an Honorary Life Membership by the M.A.A. Bernard was a long time supporter of the NDP Party. One project he spoke dearly of was St Anne De Bellevue a Veterans Hospital in Montreal, a building he was able to visit last year with his daughter. Bernard’s love of architecture and drawing especially watercolours remained with him until the end. Bernard was a fine architect and a courageous man

Funeral to be held at St Luke’s Anglican Church 130 Nassau St North on Wednesday April 11th at 12:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Building Fund of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. N. R3L 2H1.”

THOMSON “IN THE PARK”

925-1120

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