Elaine Catherine (Arbour) Brown passed away suddenly at her residence on February 23, 2022 at the age of 71. Elaine Brown, beloved wife of the late Denis, loving mother of Lori (& Tony Nijssen) of Toronto and Terri of Richmond Hill, cherished grandmother of Sarah, dear sister of Bernard (& Gwen) Arbour of Brampton and loving aunt of Krisha. Elaine and Denis moved to Bancroft many years ago and made their home here. She enjoyed a long career at the Bancroft Hospital as a registered nurse and following retirement, was involved in teaching students enrolled at Loyalist College in various programs. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Neuman Family Funeral Home. At Elaine's request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place at Elmwood Crematorium in Corbyville. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the North Hastings Hospital Fund Development Committee or to the Hospital itself in Elaine's memory.