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1931
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2019
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Herbert Brown Obituary
He was born in New Brunswick, N.J. He moved to Woodland Beach at a young age. He was raised by Martha Virdin. He worked for Dover Plumbing for over 30 years, where he retired. He served several years in the Army National Guard. Herb loved golf and was an original member of Garrison Lake Golf Club. He enjoyed spending time outside working in the yard and being with his beloved family and friends.
Herb was preceded in death by his mother.
Herb is survived by his wife and life partner of 45 years, Susan Brown; his children, Neil Van Sant (Gail), Brian Brown (Cynthia), and Lisa Heesh (Larry); and step-children, Paul Jagielski (Vicki), David Jagielski (Paula), Jeff Jagielski (Jane), Brian Jagielski, Kelly Kiefer and Bill Christensen. Herb was loved by ten grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.
Service details are as follows: Visitation, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 South Main Street in Smyrna. Memorial service to begin at 5 p.m. Burial will be private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Brown
Diane Ivey
October 19, 2019
Dear Mrs. Brown and all of your family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Herb came to our Barber Shop at Spence's regularly for many years. He was such a fine man, always a gentleman, very polite and personable. We are so thankful to have known him. May you feel the peace of the Lord as you grieve this tremendous loss. With sadness and respect, Diane and Louise
JKH/JW
October 1, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Brown Family for the loss of your loved one, Herbert Ernest, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
Kathy Schuitemaker
September 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I only met your father one time.
September 25, 2019
Sue, so sorry for your lost. May the memories of Herb be with you and the family forever. RIP Carol Pappas
September 25, 2019
Sue and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this most difficult time of loss. Wishing you a life time of memories to get you through your grief and sadness. He was a great man to all and I am glad I had the chance to know him. Love to all. Tina Heesh-Mosley and family
Evy Jacobs
September 25, 2019
Sue and family, our thoughts and prayers for you at this sad time.
Sincere sympathy, Evy&Dave Jacobs
Sue and Paul Hufschmidt
September 24, 2019
May God keep you in the palm of his hand forever. You were a class act and will be missed by family and friends.
Linda Blendt
September 24, 2019
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.
Larry Heesh
September 24, 2019
Goodbye to one of the most honorable persons I have ever known... You will be truly missed.
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Sep
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc.29 S. Main St., Smyrna, DE 19977
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27
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Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc.29 S. Main St., Smyrna, DE 19977
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