Charles Wilfred Browne

February 6th 1933- November 29th 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Charles Wilfred Browne (cherished by many as Kah) announces his peaceful passing at the age of 92 on November 29th, 2025, at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Wilfred (Kah) was born in Skeldon, Guyana on February 6th, 1933 to Joseph (Joe) Browne and Constance Springer. Wilfred grew up in Skeldon/Sheet Anchor Village, where he was known for his cooking, baking, and witty sense of humour.

On February 27th, 1957, Wilfred married his beloved wife, Waveney Udel Browne. Their union was blessed with 69 years of love and devotion - a bond that endures into eternity. Together, they raised their children: Claudette, Clyde, Clara, Clyba, Debra, Bernie(Roxanne) Minerva, and Anita(John).

Wilfred (Kah) worked for many years as a sugar cane worker in Guyana before migrating to Canada. There, he continued his career as a custodian and, with remarkable dedication, worked until the age of 87 before retiring. His commitment to hard work was a defining part of his life and an inspiration to all who knew him.

Wilfred will be remembered for his friendly personality, impeccable cooking skills, sense of humour, and hard work ethic. He was a family man whose greatest joy came from being surrounded by those he loved. He will be dearly missed.

Wilfred is survived by his wife, Waveney Browne, and his children: Claudette, Clyde, Clara, Clyba, Debra, Bernie (Roxanne), Minerva, and Anita (John). He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Alicia (Robert), Randy, Floyd (Stacy), Roshana, Junior, Sherwin, Mary-Jo, Wayne, Ashley (Jeff), Calicia (Shawn), Maurisa, Carissa (Darryl), Careena (Garrett), Sabrina, Nikki (Andrew), Naomi, Janice, Gabriela, Tia, Aria, Malik, Kalim, Akiem, Jamir, Saverio, Ronaldo, Adriano, Alivia, Lorenzo, Tracy, Jace, Gideon, Bronson, Gianluca, James, Andrew, Cole, and many others.

Wilfred is predeceased by his parents, Constance Springer and Joseph Browne, and his siblings, Estelle Dyer, Marjorie (Sis), Joseph Browne (Uncle Dick), Stanley, Wesley, Sydney and Arnold. He was a brother-in-law to Jasodra (Attie), Ramona, Joan, the late Norma, and the late Mervin, and an uncle to many, including Veronica, Michelle, Mark, Ryan, Beverly, Marisa, Caroline, Tina, Alison, Lolita, Irene, Muriel, Pam, Karen, Isaac and several others. He will be dearly missed by all, including his friends Mush Bacchus, Aunty Inez, Aunty Merlin, Elizabeth Artigua, Maurice Collins, Inez Powers, Silvie, and Duane, as well as the Hamilton family, the Lindie family, the Lampkin/Simon family, the Tayloo family, the Morris family, and the Taylor family. Special thanks to Pastor Gary Caldwell.

A time of visitation will be held at Markey Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street E., Hamilton, on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 2:00 pm–4:00 pm and 6:00 pm–8:00 pm and on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.

A celebration of life reception will be held at ACCA (754 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3B1) following the funeral service at 2:45 pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wilfred’s (Kah’s) life. A wake will be held on Thursday evening, December 4th, at his former residence in Sheet Anchor Village, Berbice, Guyana (organized by Elizabeth and Anita).

The family of Wilfred Charles Browne wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the love, support, and compassion shown to us during this time of loss. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy have been a source of great comfort and strength, and we are deeply appreciative. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles Wilfred Browne’s honor to a local food bank or another charity of your choice.