Carl Brown

Carl Brown
Papa Smurf
Born	1953-03-19 Kirkland Lake, Ontario
Died	2019-07-27 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation	carpenter
Father	Clifford Brown (father of Carl Brown)
Mother	Jeannette Brown
Partner	Ruth Brown (wife of Carl Brown)

Carl Brown ((1953-03-19)19 March 1953 – 27 July 2019(2019-07-27) (aged 66)) was a Kirkland Lake-born carpenter and outdoorsman who settled in Thunder Bay.

Life and family

Carl Brown was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, on March 19, 1953, to Jeannette and Clifford Brown. He lived in various locations throughout his life before moving to Thunder Bay with his wife in May 2000.

He was a skilled woodworker and carpenter, a passion he began pursuing at the age of 15 when he constructed cabinetry for his mother. He was an enthusiast of outdoor activities, particularly fishing and hunting with his dog. He frequently spent time at Kab Lake, where he was known for his handiwork and mechanical repairs around camp.

He was survived by his wife Ruth and his mother Jeannette. He was remembered by friends including Bill Holomego, Janet Holomego, Karen Capricci, and Tara Corkett.

He died in Thunder Bay on July 27, 2019, at the age of 66.