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Mr. Brown was born October 4, 1924 in Grafton, MA, the son of Blanche (Dalbeck) and Fredrick C. Brown. He was one of twelve children.
Mr. Brown was a graduate of Auburn High School and attended Clemson University in South Carolina. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Asiatic- Pacific Theater and was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, 4 Bronze Stars, and the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters for his meritorious service. He was a resident of Framingham for the past 38 years. Mr. Brown retired from Tyco Corporation as the Director of Data Processing and Systems in 1988.
Mr. Brown was a member of St. Bridget's Parish in Framingham. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was passionate about the game of golf and an avid sports fan. He most enjoyed being surrounded by his loving family and spending time with his golf buddies.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 62 years, Theresa (Brunelle) Brown; four sons, Paul R. Brown and his wife Lois, of Bolton, MA, Stephen J. Brown and his wife Debra, of Princeton, MA, Richard J. Brown Jr. and his wife Annelisa Addante of Bolton, MA, and Mark R. Brown and his wife Patricia, of Fairfield, ME; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; A sister, Ann Rita Brunelle of Worcester; and many nieces and nephews. Four brothers and six sisters predeceased him.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, MA.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa, The Little Flower Parish, 17 Still River Road, Harvard, MA on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bridget's Parish in Framingham, MA or to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633.
Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, MA is in charge of the arrangements. For more information call 978-343-4444.
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Kitty St. Amand
July 23, 2008
Theresa and family - So sorry to read of Dick's passing. He will be greatly missed. We have such fond memories of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kitty & Leo St. Amand
Maria and Ted Cosgrove
July 14, 2008
Our condolences to the family and especially Mrs. Brown. We were fortunate to live next door to Mr. and Mrs. Brown from 2000 to 2006. Our children loved to visit Mr. Brown and throw his golf balls back over the bushes from the backyard. He was always a kind and gracious gentleman and we were so sorry to read the news.
Janice (Bolt) Clark & Brian Clark
July 14, 2008
Dear Theresa,
Our deepest sympathy.
An extrordinary man and my Daddy's roomate at Marlborough Hills.
He will be so missed.
Take care of you.
Thomas Junell
July 13, 2008
My sincere sympathies to Dick's family. In the early '60's, Dick hired me as a computer operator at Foster-Grant. He was a great influence in my life and career by encouraging me to pursue higher goals. He gave me the oportunity to program the computer which stayed with me the rest of my career. I did progress to higher goals. I am now retired as a Director of Information Systems Development, a long way from those early days. I often wondered whatever became of Dick and how he was doing. I hope that he hears my thanks for all he has done for me. God bless you Dick.
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