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Vivien Brown Obituary

Brockton Vivien G. Brown (OHara), lifetime resident of Brockton, died at her home, Thursday, July 17, 2008. She was 56 years old. She was a daughter of the late Frank & Florence (Wiley) OHara; wife of the late Kenneth Brown; mother of Richard Brown of Quincy and Tina Casey of Avon; sister of James OHara of N.H., Michael OHara of Revere and Norma Azevedo of Brockton; grandmother of Colleen Casey of Avon, Kyle Casey of Avon and the late Christopher Casey; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Vivien was a member of the Conte Memorial Club of Brockton and the Polish White Eagle Club of Brockton. Calling hours Tuesday, July 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Sampson-Hickey-Grenier Funeral Home, 309 Main St., Brockton. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. For direction or to send an online condolence, visit www.sampsonhickeygrenier.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Jul. 20, 2008.

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gerri conway/flint

July 23, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

John Adams

July 22, 2008

My thought are with you for every

Deb and Bob Buonassisi

July 21, 2008

You will be missed, My prayers go out to your family. In this time your family will remember the good times, and miss them, but for those times Viv will always live. condolences
Deb and Bob Buonassisi

kathy (pierce) fernandes

July 21, 2008

my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow

Reg Strong

July 21, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of your loss.
Viv was a wonderful and loving person who will be missed by many.
God bless.

Tiffany Bennett

July 20, 2008

I'm sorry we couldnt be there for you! I miss you and love you all... Hugs and kisses...Im so sorry for your loss. Auntie Viv and Dad will be watching down on us!

Louise Lennox

July 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Viv, may you rest in peace.

Eric Indeck

July 20, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Brown Family in their time of sorrow. Vivien will sadly be missed.

Louise Lennox

July 20, 2008

My thoughts are with you and the family.Viv, May you rest in peace.

heidi folsom

July 20, 2008

to the family and close friends,you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.vivien was a wonderful warm,caring person who will be missed by all.heid folsom

Pat and Dianne Consolo

July 20, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Vivien was such a pleasant person to know.

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