ZACHARIAH J. BROWN

ZACHARIAH (ZACH) J. BROWN NEWPORT - Zachariah (Zach) J. Brown, died suddenly as a result of an accident in Newport Town on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Zach was born on April 13, 1977 in Burlington. He loved to fish, hunt, go 4-wheeling, ride snow machines, watch hockey, cook, gamble, and hang out with his friends. He also enjoyed traveling and saw much of the United States. Most of his family and friends at one time or another were recipients of his practical jokes. He was a member of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group for several years. Zach especially loved his Gram, Bessie Brown, and her home that he grew up in. At the time of the accident, he was working for ADA as a flagger and prior to that had worked on several farms and other jobs. He could always be depended on to give a helping hand to anyone who asked. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Zach is survived by his grandmother, mother, Mary Brown; aunts and uncles, Willie Brown and friend Lillian Bowen of Derby, Barbara Waters and friend Jesse Swanson of Eden, Candy Brown and friend Rick MacDonald of Derby, James Brown and his wife Deborah of Derby; several cousins; and his girlfriend Rosalie Aiken of Derby; also by special friends Gary and Kim Small and family of Newport Center, and Sis Rever and families. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-ConverseRushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will he held on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael DeSena officiating. Interment will follow in the Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in Zach's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch- converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-BritchConverse-Rushford Funeral Homes locally family owned and operated.