Bonita Phyllis (Skillen) Brown

February 7, 1945 - November 12, 2024

Bonita Phyllis (Skillen) Brown passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Bonita, affectionately known as Bonnie, will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Heather Leigh (Rod), Linda Bennett, and Thomas Skillen, along with her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many cousins, and her dear friends.

Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Irene (Lariviere) Skillen; her brothers, Gary Skillen and Bruce Skillen; her husband, William Brown; her niece, Andrea Skillen; and many cherished cousins. She was a kind and thoughtful soul who was deeply devoted to her family. After their mother’s passing, Bonnie took on the role of caregiver for her siblings over the summer before embarking on her career in teaching. She and her husband, William, traveled for business and eventually settled in Tillsonburg, Ontario, where they welcomed family and friends with warmth and generosity.

A public visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, followed by a memorial service for Bonnie at Ostrander’s Funeral Home. A reception will follow, with details to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Donations can be made directly with the charity or via cheque payable to the charity by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3T6 (519) 842-5221.