Passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Juravinski Hospital on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Catherine for 41 years. Dearly loved father of the late Michael (2020), Steven (Kelly), Chelsea (Johnathan Field), and Patrick. Cherished grandfather of Aiden. He will be greatly missed by his many family and friends.

Tony was a mentor to many. He was a risk taker and proud to have found great success. He found happiness in what he did, working as an Optometrist in Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls for almost 50 years. His impact and legacy will be greatly missed by his many patients, who loved and adored him.

Friends will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 934 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountview Gardens Cemetery.

Reception to follow. Please confirm with Chelsea to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Lymphoma Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Notes of sympathy and condolence may be left at www.donaldvbrown.ca