TRENTON - Allison Howard “Al” Brown, 73, Trenton, passed away peacefully Monday, July 30, 2012,surrounded by his family in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Howard Lee and Blanch (Bowden) Brown. He had spent his whole working career of 39 years with Maritime Tel & Tel. Al was a loving father. Surviving are his wife, Ethel (Wilson); daughters, Tanya (Zach) Fraser, Centerville; Karlie Brown (Scott Pottie), Centerville. There will be no visitation at Al’s request. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.