It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Lynn Brown on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in her 49th year. Loving partner of Todd Looby and devoted mother to Hillary and Danielle. Tammy will be lovingly remembered by her parents Bob and Sue Brown and her sister Jenny (Rob) Jensen and brother Cliff (Yolanda) Brown. Daughter in law to Morris (Julie) Looby, sister in law to Sandra (Brent) Sodtke, Alan (Vicky) Looby. Dear niece to Tom (Rose) Skinner, Richard Brown, Lanny (Audrey) Brown, Elizabeth (Carl) Porritt. She will be fondly remembered by all of her cousins. Tammy loved all her nieces and nephews, Ethan (Kristina) Brown, Tanner Brown, Ashley, Emma and Ryan Jensen, Liam and Grace Sodtke, and William and Paige Looby. Tammy was fortunate to meet her great niece Adelina and loved her to pieces. She was predeceased by her grandparents Ernest (Elsie) Brown and Bill (Alice) Skinner.
Tammy was a graduate of E.L. Crossley Secondary School. She graduated from Guelph University with a BA in History. She completed her Masters of Education at Brock University. After graduating from Guelph, she worked at Windsor University as Department Head of Residence Life, before accepting a position in 2007 at Brock University. She was currently the Manager, Residence Admissions and Administration. Tammy was beautiful, kind, caring person who thought of everyone else first, her loss cannot be put into words.
A special thank you to the staff at Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Walker Family Cancer Clinic, Wellsprings Niagara and the staff at the St. Catharines Hospital Oncology Department for their compassion and care to Tammy in her time of need.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a fund has been set up for the girls. Please visit your local Royal Bank branch (#08562-003-502-152-2) if you would like to make a donation to the family.
Tammy was always had a brightness around her that always made the world a little better. You will be missed. Thought and prayers to her children and family
My heart is broken for her family 💔
Sending love and prayers to Todd, Danielle and Hillary, as as well as the rest of the family.
So very sorry for your loss ❤️
Dear Morris, Julie, Todd, Hilary, Danielle, Sandra, Brent, Liam and Grace – our deepest sympathy in the loss of your daugter in law, wife, mother, sister in law and aunt. We remember her as a lovely lady and always smiling.
May God give you comfort and peace. With love, Ian and Tilly Dykstra
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed her company at OACUHO. She was a kind spirit. All who loved her are in my prayers.
I am deeply shocked and saddened to read about Tammy’s passing. I will always remember her from my time at Brock. My thoughts are with you all, especially her girls during this difficult time.
I am so saddened to hear of Tammy’s passing. She was a bright light with a beautiful heart and smile. All of us at UWindsor are sad to hear this news. May her everlasting energy shine on her family forever.
SO very sad to hear of this loss. Tammy was a sweet, wonderful soul! I am happy to have known her. Glad I got to see her and hug her at her cousin Kristen’s wedding. xo My sincere condolences to family and friends and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing and meeting Tammy.
Jill and Gino send our most sincere condolences to Todd and family.
My deepest condolences to Todd and his family along with the Brown family.
John and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of Tammy. We are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
I’m very sorry to hear this sad news. While I didn’t know Tammy well, our paths crossed in the Housing and OACUHO world. She was always friendly and willing to lend a helping hand. My condolences to her family especially her daughters.
Tammy was so kind to me when I started working at the University of Windsor. I am so sad to hear of her passing! My prayers are with her girls, family and loved ones!!
Cliff and Yolanda we are so sorry to hear about this news. I remember Tammy being a ball of sunshine. Prayers and thoughts are with you guys during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. We feel fortunate to have met Tammy, during our years at the hockey arena. She was a great cheerleader and fun to be around. I feel like we did our share of yelling together in the arena. Sending our heartfelt condolences to Yolanda, Cliff, Ethan, Kristina, and Tanner. As well a big hug to Mr. & Mrs Brown. You are all in our thoughts & prayers at this time. Love Cheryl, Paul & Brody
Such terrible news. My condolences go out to the Brown and Looby families. Tammy was a wonderful person and will never be forgotten . I’m so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear this news. I have many wonderful memories of working with Tammy on the Residence Hall Council in Guelph.
Tammy was a fantastic boss and always such a positive figure in residence. I’ll always remember her enthusiasm and passion.
That says it all. So sorry to hear about it.
Sad, at the passing of such a fun loving lady.
Tammy was a true gift to the world! We will miss her dearly.
Such a shock, my sincere condolences to the entire family. I have many good memories of Tammy from 4H. ❤ R.I.P.
The thing I remember most about Tammy is her kind heart. Always greeting people with a smile and taking the time to connect. I am so glad our paths crossed years ago. My heart goes to her family- I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. My heart goes out to her family. I worked for Tammy at U of W, and she was a fun loving, caring soul!
Sympathies to family of Tammy Brown
We are very sorry and sad to hear about Tammy’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jesse, Jenn, Vania & Daphne.
So sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. There is no greater pain than the loss of a child. My heart goes out to you, deepest sympathy.
I was one of the many people who enjoyed working with Tammy at Brock University. In my role in ITS, I collaborated with Tammy on many occasions all of which were pleasant experiences. Tammy was a lovely person and will certainly be missed by me and my ITS colleagues. We are all very heart broken at her loss. My sincerest sorrow, Patricia
I could always count on Tammy to care for her students and staff and to make sure what needed to get done got done with super efficiency and apparent ease.
We are so sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. She was a lovely young lady. We will miss her at the Brown Reunions. Our hearts are broken for all of her immediate family, especially her parents, Bob & Sue. Our sincerest condolences. George & Bonnee Brown
Some people make an indelible impact on people’s lives. Tammy was one of those special gifts. Deepest condolences to her family during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about Tammy’s passing. She was a lovely person and working with her a Brock was a pleasure. My heart goes out to her family.
I knew Tammy as a member of RLS and she truly was a light in the lives of those around her.
Sincere sympathy to the Looby and Brown families on the loss of Tammy
I have known Tammy since she was young. A beautiful woman with a voice like a angel. She will be missed in the choir at Fenwick United Church. Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Our thought and prayers goes out to the family and friends of Tammy.
Tammy was a lovely, beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Todd, Hillary and Danielle and the Brown and Looby families at this sad time. Her bright smile and kindness is fondly remembered.
Bob and Sue: Our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Morris and Julie: Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
So so sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. My sincerest sympathies to the families during this sad and difficult time.
An absolutely wonderful person taken from us too early… big hug to your families from ours.
Lots of love…
How sad to hear someone so vibrant and full of life is gone. I worked with Tammy at Brock, and anytime our paths crossed she was the bright spot of my day. My heart goes out to Tammy’s family. I know she will be terribly missed.
Todd
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love
Kevin and Karen Looby
I had the pleasure of working directly with Tammy a number of times over the past few years at Brock University. Our encounters were typically over complicated situations that Tammy always handled with professionalism, kindness and the goal of keeping the student’s best interest at heart. This is a big loss to the Brock community and Tammy will be deeply missed.
So sorry for your loss Todd. I know how much your wife meant to you. Take care
My sincere condolences to the Brown and Looby Family. Tammy was a gift to all of us. She was a dear friend to my self and many others. She touched so many with her kind heart, her unselfish ways and her bright smile. She was also a very proud mother. I will never forget you. My heart is broken and I pray for Todd and the girls during this difficult time.
My parents would also like to send their sincere condolences to the Brown family.
Melvin and Joyce Jones
Remembering Tammy as a little girl always with a beautiful smile and so happy! She grew to be a beautiful young woman with the same smile and happy personality! I’m so sorry, Sue and Bob, Jenny and Clifford. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Tammy’s family at this very difficult time.
Remembering a beautiful little girl with a great smile and always happy. Tammy grew up to be a beautiful young woman. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and Bob, Jenny and Clifford during this very difficult time. Sincere condolences to all Tammy’s family.
Dear Looby and Brown families,
I was saddened to learn of Tammy’s passing in the Voice. Sincere condolences to you all in this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort in each other and in the love and support of others. Take good care.
Dear Todd, Hillary, Danielle and familes,
I am so sorry to learn of Tammy’s passing. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you all.
Sincerely,
Krista, John and Hannah
It is with heavy heart that we find ourselves at the departure of Tammy who gave us such vocal expression that thrilled us as we listened. My condolences to her family as we mourn her passing.