The late Gavin Brown was a beloved member of the North Tivoli community. His sudden and tragic passing in a motor vehicle accident on June 10, 2024, has left his family and friends in deep sorrow. Gavin was only 19 years old.
His sister, Shelby Eagleson, is spearheading a fundraiser to cover his funeral and transportation expenses. The goal is to raise $10,000, and so far, $250 has been raised through donations from Jessica Burns, Jessy Cates, Grace Hearn, and Mack Nash.
The Natimuk United Football Netball Club expressed their deepest condolences, stating, "With heavy hearts and much sadness, NUFNC expresses its deepest condolences to the family of teammate and friend Gavin Brown on his sudden and tragic passing as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Gavin’s friendly nature and cheeky grin will remain forever in our hearts."
Friends and community members also shared their grief on social media. Shane M Innes commented, "So sad about Gavin," while Tamara Koenig-hunter added, "RIP Gav sorry to hear this sad news 2 lives gone way too soon." Nalani Payne and Shane Glascott simply expressed, "Rest easy Gav" and "So sad," respectively. The outpouring of sorrow and support reflects the impact Gavin had on those around him.
Shelby Eagleson’s GoFundMe campaign highlights the family’s struggle and their desire to honor Gavin’s memory. "Our family is utterly devastated by this sudden loss of a young life and we can’t even begin to express how lost we are," Shelby wrote. She hopes the community can come together to give Gavin the proper farewell he deserves and support his family during this challenging time.
R.I.P. Gavin. Gone too soon.
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