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Raymond Brown Obituary

BROWN, RAYMOND H., 90 died Sunday at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Ritchie) Brown.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Ernest and Lillian (Bullivant) Brown. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Brown retired from Kearflex Engineering. He was a past master of Rhodes Lodge now affiliated with Harmony Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite, the RI Shriners, Providence RAC, and received the certificate of Merit from the Grand Lodge.

He is survived by a son Richard C. Brown of Coventry, a daughter, Janet DeMagistris and her husband Fred of Johnston, four grandchildren Matthew and Melanie Brown, Michael DeMagistris and Dawn Ventura and one great granddaughter Ashby Ventura. He was the brother of the late Ernest and Earl Brown.

Funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours Thursday 5-8 p.m. Burial at Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. In lieu of flowers contributions to Woodbury Church, 58 Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 9, 2008.

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hinky bernard{plante}

September 11, 2008

there
wasn't nicer neighbers then your mom and dad you have my most heart
felt prayers .there are only nice memoies of your family.,and you
playing football in the back yard.God bless your hold family

Janine Carlson

September 11, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was my next door neighbor for over 20 years. I remember how he let us kids in the neighborhood play in his yard..our yard was right next to his.
What a wonderful neighbor he and your mom were..and even more wonderful people. You are in my thoughts and prayers..
Janine (Plante) Carlson

Beverly Olney

September 11, 2008

My sister, Carol, told me about your Dad--I am sorry for your loss. Growing up across the street, I have such good memories of your Mom, Dad and both of you. We all were lucky to live in a neighborhood with so many caring people. Know we send our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Ralph and Beverly (King) Olney

Carol Shaw

September 11, 2008

I was sorry to hear of "Mr, Brown's" passing. What a great guy. Our family has lots of wonderful memories of your family being a neighbor for so long.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol (King) Shaw and family

David Whalley

September 10, 2008

Rich and Bea,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad

Dave and Debbie Whalley

September 9, 2008

Rich, Bea, Matt and Melanie:

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mark and Roe

Judi Integia

September 9, 2008

Dear Janet and Fred I'm so sorry for you loss. The memory of your dad will always be in your heart.

Michelle and Michael Guertin

September 9, 2008

Dear Rich, Bea, Matt and Melanie,

We are very sorry for your loss. We know how difficult this is for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

The Guertin Family

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