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Jane Brown

May 16, 1927 — March 17, 2026

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God called L. Jane Brown (nee Topolinsky) home peacefully, Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, in her 99th year. She is now at peace.

Predeceased by her beloved and late husband John Gardiner Brown, son Tom (Maria) and parents Yustyna and Wasyl Topolinsky.

Loving mother of Deborah (Doug), J. Paul, Barbara-J (Daniel). Proud Baba to grandchildren, Katharine (Mark), Stephanie, (Rocco) Gregory (Emmie), Kayla (Jamie), Leslie, Scott (Izzy) and J.T. Doting Gigi to Great-grandchildren Adelaide, Christian, Matteo, Lucas, Carys, Brynn, Tatum and Camden.

Her humour, love and kindness touched many. She will be sorrily missed by her family (including many nieces and nephews, friends and former colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada; and Cancer Society.

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Monday, March 23, 2026

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home - Weston Chapel

2035 Weston Road
Toronto, ON M9N 1X7

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home - Weston Chapel

2035 Weston Road
Toronto, ON M9N 1X7

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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