Elsie Kent Brown

BROWN, ELSIE KENT, 91, wife of the late Thomas M. Brown passed away on September 12. Elsie was a life long resident of East Providence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Harriet (Allen) Kent, and a direct descendant of John Howland.

Elsie attended Bryant College and was a member of Hope Congregational Church for over 75 years. She was a Deacon and Choir Member of the church and served on many committees and bazaars. She loved to travel, read, knit and make crafts. Elsie worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Kirkpatrick & Sons and Winslow Gardens.

She is survived by a daughter, Pamela K. Brown and son-in-law, Stephen J. Flanagan, of Lee, NH, a sister Mildred K. Davenport of East Providence, a brother, Ellsworth H. Kent of Peterborough, NH, a nephew, Christopher H. H. Kent of Chelmsford, MA, and many dear loved ones.

A memorial Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, September 20 at Hope Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence at 2 PM. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Hope Church or Winslow Gardens, 40 Irving Ave., East Providence. Visit smithmason.com for information and online condolences.