At the time when residing in Kirkland Lake, it was not always a pleasant experience among the bad and ugly – “Angels with Dirty Faces”. I was operating a Bus service in the community. To begin with, in view of a very bad situation, the source of my problems were in the administration of the two school boards, the Kirkland District Board of Education, the Kirkland District Separate School Board, the legal community and McLellan`s Transportation. My Bus service was a cause of confusion, discussion and contempt. The two school boards would ignore my concerns the Chartered Trips, the legal community failed to explain and McLellan`s would report me to the police as an unlawful activity. Anyway, in the course of events through search and discovery I was informed by my counsel in Toronto that the root of my concerns were a local issue. Among the first to arrive and support me were “Larry Brown” and “Martin Lachance” who hired my Bus service for their saturday night K.L. Legion Bingo. Later that night Robert McLellan senior would follow me along my Bus route and then report me to the police. On another occasion I was hired by “Dan Louie” to take the K.L. soccer team to Timmins on a saturday. Then again, Ken McLellan was over heard shouting on the police radio at the O.P.P. North Y demanding that I return to town. I was stopped at Kenogami for a brief moment and then allowed to continue on my journey. I loved making the Bus Trips, unfortunately due to the continued harassment it was a “No Win” situation from the beginning. While Kirkland Lake has a remarkable reputation in all sports, health and social welfare it must address the ridiculous concerns of these “CRAZY” people.

RIP Dad say hi the Grandma and grandpa now that your back with your Mom and Dad.

To the Brown family. So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He will be missed by many who knew him. He was a great man and had so much dedicating to the Legion. No one will ever be able to replace him at the Legion. My prayers go out to all of you.

Heaven has recieved a Special Angel I will miss you dearly. God Bless and know that we will take care of Mom for you. All our love sending your way. Love Sylvia

Grandpa you are going to be missed so much. You have touch the lives of so many people. Sharing your stories, one could sit for hours listening to. Always there when someone needed something, you had a heart of gold. Thank you for everything. Love Kathryn, Gerry, Kassandra and Brad

Our sincere condolences to the Brown family on the loss of a very special man.

Sincere condolences to your family. Thinking of you all!!

Dear Kara I’m so sorry to hear about your grandfather. My prays go out to you and your family

A kind, generous, and great man that will truly be missed by all that knew him, I will miss the look on his face that lit up every time his grandchildren and great grandchildren would come to see him. His boy Charlie and faithful companion will truly miss his everyday play time, laying at his feet, and company. I admired and loved him as a Grandfather which I can say he was to me. I will miss his stories about the past and present, his jokes that he always showed me before he put them in the bulletin. I will always love and miss you Pop

Dear Danny, Sylvia, David, Monica and families: Words cannot express how sad I was when I heard about your Dad. He was a truly fine man and gentleman. He will be missed not only by his family but by his Legion family as well. Draw on your memories to help you get through this sad time..have a few laughs .. and a few tears as you remember all he was to you over the years. Give each other support and know that he is looking down on you and that he is very proud of his family. Give Mary a hug for me. I so miss her wit and sharpe tongue…there is only one like her. Much love….Sue (Parkes) and Ray Perrier

awww, we have an ache in our hearts right now, Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Larry you will always be remembered, from 19 Federal Street, the Tennant family xo

I am so sorry…so hard to find the words to express all the feelings…Just know our hearts go out to all of you, carrying all our love and prayers.

So sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Larry was always a joy to be around. For family and friends, even though he is gone he will always be in our hearts.

Monica and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you, he will be missed alot. Take care and be strong. Love to Mary. Jen and family.

Sylvia, on behalf of your friends and colleagues at IBMS, we were very sad to hear of your father’s passing. We are thinking of you and your family and wish you all much love. Take care.

Dan and Brown family, our sincerest sympathies. Your father was a great Kirkland Laker.

Dad was a very special man. He always had the right things to say and was always my hero and my best friend. So, to him I would like to say as he did everyday Take Care.. There was never a good bye just a take care. So, take care Dad till we meet again.. Love u soo much and I will forever deeply miss u. Love Monica

We are saddened by the passing of a wonderful man in Larry Brown. Larry, you have left a legacy in the House Of Remembrance That will give comfort to the families of the veterans that are honoured there. We were proud to have known you. Your e-mails we will miss. Rest now our friend. Diane Stoodley-Howe and Peggy Stoodley-Berg

our thoughts are with the family at this time.we had a great conversation wednesday at the legion about his recent birthday barbeque.he was a special person.r.i.p. larry

Dear Dave,Sylvia,Monica and families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.Kara and Shannon you had a very special Grandpa Larry. May God Bless you and give you the strength you need to carry on.We are here for you! Sincerely, Albert,Diane & Abby Charbonneau.

Larry you did oh so many good things during your long life. You risked your life in Europe fighting for our country while in the army. You did oh so much for our community and the Canadian Legion. You were a faithful and loving husband to your wife Mary and a loving father to your children and later to your grandchildren. You made so many good friends around the world and they will all now miss you but never forget you. Thanks Larry for all you have done for all of us. In all your numerous worldly endeavours you did a fantastic job. Well done Larry and may God now reward you for all your special efforts.

We know how much you loved your Grandpa, dear Kathy. Our deepest sympathies. We love you.

Pop was a very special man. No one will ever replace the special bond we had. I will alway remember him in my mind, heart, and soul. He is with our special angel Mia now and not a day will go by when we won’t think of them. ..I love u pop..Take Care and see u in the stars.. XOXOXOXO

Greetings from Lahti. Finland in view of the recent news, condolences,articles and stories a “Tribute to a Good Man” are heartfelt,too. I first met Larry Brown at the Kirkland Lake Post Office in the early `70s.It is a wonderful and remarkable true life-long account of a man rich in the “Fruits of the Spirit” Gal. 5.22. The source of his strength of character is a disposition of integrity who produced much, in a unity of “beleivers” because he loved much, among his personal social activities, family and friends. The chimes of time in the words of Stuart Hamblen…It is No Secret. May God Bless!

Larry, our dear wonderful man, you have left a legacy that honoured our veterans, in the House of Rememberance that families can come to view their loved ones in the years to come. Our hearts go out to the family you loved so much. K.L. will miss your giving spirit. Diane Stoodley-Howe, Peggy Stoodley-Berg.

On behalf of my grandparents (Eldon & Joan Brown), their children (John, Nancy & Rob) and families… It is with great sadness that we hear of Larry’s passing. Though we were separated by distance, we always felt welcomed by our ‘northern’ Brown family. I have fond memories of long ago camping trips to Kirkland Lake. My grandfather is no longer able to travel but he will be there in spirit, mourning the loss of his older brother. May Mary and the family find comfort in wonderful memories from Larry’s community friends and Legion colleagues.

It is no secret the kind of man Larry was. He loved his family, was tenderhearted, loving and kind. He honored his past of being a veteran and committed most of his life to both. He had his priorities straight and it shows by the love shown here. I have had the privilege of spending some brief time with Larry and his family over the past few years and always enjoyed going there week after week. That family knows how to love others and take care of their own. If others can only take such a view of their families. Integrity was Larry’s middle name. It is not hard to care for such a man. I will miss the weekly conversations and the greeting at the door. May your family be blessed by the legacy that you left. Lots of love and hugs to the Brown family at this extremely difficult time.

Danny, Sylvia, David and Monica I was so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s sudden passing. I’m sure that his memorial today will be a tribute to a life well lived, full of love, humour and dedication to family and community. I have many fond memories of Larry over the years. He had such a positive impact on people whether they knew him through the Legion or as a friend and neighbour. He was ever so patient with us when we were kids hanging out at your house, playing cards with us, telling us one of his many stories or just taking the time to chat. I hope all of you find comfort today as you gather with friends and family to celebrate the life of a fine man.

Sylvia and Family our sincere sympathies and condolences on the sudden passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May God bring strength and light as you travel through this dark time. May you find great comfort in the memories which have been left by such a kind, generous and loving man for all those who mourn his passing. He will be missed by all who have know him.

Dear Sylvia and Family, My heart is deeply saddened by the news your loss. The father of a family is a cornerstone, solid, and forever present. Your loss is incalculable and unfathomable. Please know that I share in your grief. In your father’s memory, I offer this prayer: Come to Larry’s assistance, all you Saints of God: meet him, all you Angels of God: receive his soul, and offer it in the sight of the Most High. May Christ receive you, who hath called you, and may the Angels conduct you to His heart. Your life now is Eternal. Amen.