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Robert Brown Obituary

Of Norwood, formerly of Winthrop, March 31, age 83. Beloved husband for 59 years to Margaret F. (Childs). Devoted father of George P., Robert W., Edward J. Brown and Sharon Peterson all of Norwood, Margaret Foley of Plainville and Susan Oakes of Mansfield. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Brother of George of MD, Richard and Joseph both of FL and Fred Brown of Lynn, and the late Kay Gartland, Paula Howe, Louise Welch and Alice Balawejder. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD Friday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, E. Walpole. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Highland Cemetery. Army Air Corps Veteran, B24 Pilot, World War II. Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home Norwood(781) 762-0482

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 2, 2008.

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Mike Casey

April 9, 2008

Mr. Brown,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Priscilla Howe

April 3, 2008

Dear Aunt Peggy & Cousins,
Words are just so difficult to express how very sadden we are with Uncle Bob's passing. He truly was a wonderful human being & will be missed by so many. May you all get through this painful time with the love & support of family & friends. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love, Priscilla & children

merry howe

April 2, 2008

Dearest Aunt Peg and our "Brownie" cousins and families. We are just numbed with the loss of Uncle Bob, but comforted by so many wonderful memories and good times with all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Love, Merry and Paul

Sharon Sullivan

April 2, 2008

Dear Peg & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Hoping the wonderful memories you've shared and the thoughts and prayers of friends and family help you through this difficult time.
You are in our prayers.
Love, Sharon & Bill

Judith Cosgrove

April 2, 2008

My dear friend Peg and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all.
Love Judy and Tommy Cosgrove

Nicole

April 2, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May you take comfort in Almighty God's promise that one "death will be no more" Rev12;3&4

Hazel McLaughlin

April 1, 2008

Dear Peg & Family,

We are truly sorry for your loss. I am so glad I got to know Bob. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Hazel & Jerry McLaughlin

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