Brown, Delbert Munroe – age 87 of Stewiacke, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre – Palliative Care, Truro with family by his side.
Born in Kempt Shore, he was a son of the late Percy and Hazel (Sanford) Brown.
Delbert was involved with the fruit and vegetable business since 1958 and family-owned Valley Fruit and Vegetables for over 30 years in Shubenacadie East. Delbert was well-respected in the Annapolis Valley by all the distributors he did business with. He contributed through the business to many community events. Delbert was an avid hunter, pool player and had a love for old country music, Dodge trucks and Montreal Canadiens.
He will always be loved and missed by his wife, Betty; first born daughter, Angela (Todd); care-giver daughter, Alicia (Roland); devoted son, Rod (Holly); granddaughter, Brooke (Owen); great-grandson, Weston Noble; sister, Velva Neal; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings, Goldie, Guy, Lilly, Dolly, Joyce, Dot, Viola, Patsy, Daisy and Sandra.
Cremation has taken place.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Special thanks to Stewiacke Guardian Drugstore; staff of 3rd floor Colchester East Hants Health Centre; Palliative Care, especially nurse Janet; family doctor, Elbanna Muhammed and Alicia for all the hard work and help for the past three years.
A message of condolence for the family may be left by posting your comment as a guest in the area below.
