Brown, Garth F. L.

Dartmouth, NS

October 30, 1952 - September 05, 2025

Garth F. L. Brown, born in Truro in 1952, passed away in the presence of family on September 5, 2025.

He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Annie (Hall) Brown, brothers Phillip, and Orvin and his sister Susan.

Garth survived by his wife Carolyn (Stoddard), daughters Laura Brewer (Scott) and Theresa Colbert (Steven), stepsons Curtis Cox (Jenny) and Michael Cox (Lisa), stepdaughters Katherine Johnson (Garry) and Jennifer Cox (Craig), and his grandchildren Toriana, Skylar, Carter, Hunter, Lexi, Joshua, Jasmine, Lucas, Reid, Brooklyn and Sadie.

He was also survived by his siblings Carol, Alan (Joyce), Eric (Hendrika), Lynn (Donald), Mae (Earl), Sylvia, Kathy, Norman (Elaine), and Ramona and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Our hearts ache as our family grieves the loss of a great man! He was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, cousin, and friend to many. As time goes on and the pain fades away, we will cherish each and every memory that was made with him!

Garth was a jack of all trades and was a man of many talents who could fix almost anything, often thinking outside the box (to the point of sometimes being scary - a true MacGyver). He was especially known for giving roses (sometimes 80+ at a time) and for always having candy to share. He loved deeply and without question.

He was the type of man that would drop anything to help someone, to hug you (he had the most amazing hugs), to listen, give sage advice, and stand up for you. You didn't need to be family or a friend for him to help you. The strangers that he helped often became friends. He was magnetic, kind, loving, loyal, funny, generous, thoughtful and he was a huge softy!

Garth was a giving person, and even in death his giving continues as the donation of his body will touch the lives of as many as 400 students. Through his selfless gift, he has ensured that his legacy will live on by assisting in the advancement of medical research and education, providing future healthcare professionals with the opportunity to learn and innovate.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Dartmouth General Hospital (4 East and 5 East) and would also like to express our deepest appreciation for the team at Melville Lodge. Your kindness, compassion, and dedication to Garth’s comfort and care in his final days will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for being a shining light during our darkest times.

There is a Celebration of Life for Garth scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:00 pm and 8:00pm, at the South Woodside Community Centre located at 5 Everette Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions in Garth’s memory be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Garth F. L. Brown