The Union of National Employees is deeply saddened to share the passing of our powerful and beloved sister, Beverly Denaise Brown. Her absence has been felt profoundly across the UNE and PSAC families.
Bev was a tireless leader who dedicated herself wholeheartedly to advocating for workers. She was a long-serving and influential voice within the PSAC-NCR Racialized Members Action Committee and held several positions within the PSAC-NCR Council. Within UNE, she served with distinction as President of Local 70181, Assistant Regional Vice-President from 2017 to 2022, and Regional Vice-President in 2025. She was also a key leader during the 2023 PSAC strike, where her commitment, strength, and clarity of purpose inspired many.
Bev loved being part of her union. She believed deeply in union principles and championed equity long before it became common practice, helping to advance Treasury Board’s Embracing Change equity initiatives more than 25 years ago. Her passion for justice extended far beyond the labour movement. Bev was a dedicated volunteer in her community and gave her time generously to events like Bluesfest and Jazzfest—always offering her energy, kindness, and unwavering sense of service.
She will be dearly missed and mourned by many. We are forever grateful for her leadership, her contributions, and the lasting impact she made on our union and the broader community.
Our hearts are with all who knew and loved her.
You can find Beverly’s obituary and digital guestbook here:
https://beechwoodottawa.ca/en/services/beverly-denaise-brown