Janet Elizabeth Brown – 81, Louisville, Pictou, Co., passed away July 4, 2023 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.

Born in Seafoam, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (MacDonald) MacAulay.

Janet was an avid gardener and bingo player and was a person who was always up for an adventure. Her main focus was her family. She had a wonderful sense of humour and was known to be a jokester. She was known to be the chief dish washer at the Anglican Hall in River John. She was always a good source of information in the local community. She loved people and her door was always open for a meal or a chat, there was always an extra potato in the pot for anyone who stopped by, being a mother to many in the community. She loved cats and they loved her and many people received a pet kitten that eventually came from her home.

She is survived by her children, Reginald (Karen), Richard,  Darrell, Carter (Sheila), Christine (Sterling), Trudy (Martin Christie); grandchildren, Victor (Jessica and Brianna), Mitchell, Mikaela, MacKenzie, Jamie (Skye), Jason (Karen), Kenny, Jenny, Patrick, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth, Warren, Jessica; great grandchildren, Dale, Vanessa, Jayden, Kayleigh; sisters, Mary Tothill, Florence Sutherland, Margaret (Doug) Muir; brother, Kurt (Dora); brother in law, Blaine (Susan) Brown; many nieces and nephews; best friends, Jeannie Langille and Myrna Phillips.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arnold; brothers, David MacAulay and Kenneth MacAulay; brothers in law, Irving Dwyer, Geoff Tothill, Aulden Sutherland; sisters in law, Shirley (Ray) Boutilier, Joan (Grant) Stafford, Ken (Eleanor) Brown.

A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 11th at 2pm in Hamilton's Cemetery, River John with The Rev. John K. Morrell officiating. Feel free to bring a lawn chair for your comfort. Donations may be made to the River John Fire Dept., Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or charity of your choice. The family wish to thank Dr. Bush and all of the nurses at the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital for their kindness, care and support. She loved you all! A special thank you to Meh and Tim Yap for their love and caring ways that you showed to mom. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche.