Christopher Alden Brown

December 21, 1983 – August 18, 2016

“If love alone could have saved you, you would have lived forever”

Surrounded by the love of his family, Christopher passed peacefully in his mother’s arms at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on the morning of August 18th, 2016. Cherished son of Gerald and Janice Brown, beloved brother to Temara, Gerry Jr., Marilyn (Irvin), and Debbie, and adored companion of his dogs, Casey, Finnegan, Charlie, Monty, and Cuddles.

If there were anything to be known about Chris, it would be the way he made the people around him feel like family, even if they weren’t. His enthusiasm for history, music, animals and people were only a few passions that linked his life with those around him. Chris’ love for children was obvious in the presence of his nieces, nephews and cousins, as they always brought such light into his life. Chris lived a life of kindness and devotion to his family and friends and was an enduring source of strength and inspiration for so many as he faced relentless challenges with the utmost amount of courage. He truly was an amazing gift to everyone he encountered throughout his 32 years.

Chris’ spirit and love shall not come to an end, but instead flourish in the hearts of the many friends and family members he embraced in his life. Chris would always speak of how he wished to somehow aid in the lives of young children, who like him, were unwell. In the pursuit of fulfilling Chris’ dream, donations can be made in his honor to the McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Christopher’s Life and a Prayer Service at T. Little Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

“He’s in the sun, the wind, the rain, he’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take. He sings a song of hope and cheer, there’s no more pain, and no more fear. You’ll see him in the clouds above, hear his whisper words of love, you’ll be together before long, until then listen for his song” –Christy Ann Martine

“When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you loved me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart” – A Letter From Heaven