Ralph L. Brown

EXETER, N.H. -- Mr. Ralph L. Brown , age 81, of Exeter, N.H., formerly of Lynn , died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday Dec. 18, 2016. He was the husband of the late Camille (Orlandella) Brown. Born in Marlborough and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Ralph L. and Evelyn M. (Tibbets) Brown. He attended Lynn schools and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School . Prior to moving to Exeter in 2001 he had lived in Florida for 18 years. Ralph was a veteran of the U.S. Army , serving from 1954-1960. Ralph was the former owner of Leslie Cleaning . He enjoyed cooking and was a chef by trade. He was the former owner of two restaurants, The Early Bird on Rte. 1 in Saugus, and Ralph's Sub Shop in Peabody, he had also worked on the boat Paddlewheel Queen as a chef in Florida for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly M. Casey, of Oregon, two step-daughters, Renee Masiello and her husband Lou of Marlborough, and Christine Robins and her husband Andrew of Kansas, a sister, Virginia Richards of Lynn, five grandchildren, Kayleen Casey, Brian Casey, Louis A. Masiello, Steven Robins and William Masiello, and nieces and nephews including Evie Richards-Cashman. Service information: A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery , Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation prior to the service in The SOLIMINE Funeral Home 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, from 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com .