Margaret Mulvanny Reilly Brown
[Augustus Funeral Home and Cremation Service]
Margaret Mulvanny Reilly Brown of Pembroke, Bermuda, passed away on 7 January 2026, aged 79, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on 23 October 1946, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Matilda Pettigrew and the devoted wife of the late James Brown.
She is survived by her sons Craig [Megan] and Colin [Jennifer]; her grandchildren Emily and Sophie; her brother’s longtime partner Lisa; her nephew Daniel and niece Clare, and their mother Frances; and her cousins Rosemary [Jim] and Margaret. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband James, and her brother John.
Margaret met her husband James in Glasgow, and they were married on 2 March 1968. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Bermuda, where she made her home for nearly six decades. She began her working life as a hairdresser in St. George’s before retraining in accountancy and building a long and respected career with organisations including A1 Stores, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Ray Brothers, Carol Holding, and Mutual Insurance. In recent years, she worked as a consultant with Trott & Duncan.
The family wishes to thank her good friends Susan, Jean, Barbara, and Anthony for their kindness, support, and compassion, as well as those who assisted in her care.
Above all, Margaret will be remembered for her sharp wit, fierce love, and unwavering support of her children and grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at Divots. All who knew and loved Margaret are warmly invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, In lieu of flowers, donations to PALS in the name of Margaret Brown.
