Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1941
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Ann Brown Obituary
Ann Brown, 79, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home in South Tiverton, RI. Mrs. Brown was born April 17, 1941 in Lowell Massachusetts, daughter of the late John Fairbanks and Faye Stacy Hoddinott. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard E. Brown in 2007. She is survived by her son Joshua Read and wife Lisa of Berkley, MA.
Mrs. Brown loved being a wife and mother.
She cared about people and actively volunteered with the Wellesley Service League, Meals on Wheels, and the Thrift & Consignment Store in Little Compton.
While not famous for her brush with the making of Jaws in Menemsha in 1974, her favorite communities embodied the ocean, from Gloucester to Martha's Vineyard, and Boynton Beach to Westport where she was a member of the Elephant Rock Beach Club.
She was a loyal friend with strong bonds and maintained lifelong friendships. She enjoyed bridge luncheons and quiet evenings with friends and a glass of wine in hand.
Mrs. Brown was an avid golfer; she was a prior resident at Quail Ridge in Boynton Beach, and a longtime member of the Acoaxet Club in Westport, MA. She regularly played on the Acoaxet Women's Golf Association. She adored her Westie's and most recent Shih Tzu "Emma".
She loved Dickie, friends, pets, the beach, golfing, volunteering, reading, and first and foremost her son. She will be missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, RI or a local animal shelter of the donor's choosing.
Arrangements are private under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, MA.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.potterfuneralservice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ann Brown
3 Entries
Ginny Durfee
January 13, 2021
Ann and I spent our early married years together in Dedham, MA. Joshua and our daughter Susan were the same age....and had such fun in their toddler years...playing together. Ann was a wonderful devoted
Pal...and we had a ball in those early years...mostly acting CRAZY!!!
I will miss her terribly..what a fun pal...!! We played a little golf together in the past few years...at Sakonnet and Acoaxet. Ann was soooo much
fun to be with...high spirited and a great sense of humor! What a gal !!!!
I send my deepest sympathy to her family. We shared our early married
years together...in Dedham. God Bless her dear family and sister etc.
Hopefully I will see Josh this coming summer! Love, Love, Love to the
Family. Bless you all. Ginny and Al Durfee
Susan Mc Govern
January 13, 2021
Ann You were a very good friend to me for many years.we shared a lot of laughs and a lot of shopping ..I will miss you so much when you were here two weeks ago we talked about Garden City..it’s going to haunt me know but you have to know I will miss you so much.love you very much Ann May God bless you and rest In Peace ❤❤❤❤
Deborah Ross
January 13, 2021
I will miss Ann and our chats when she walked her dog along our street at least once a day. She always had a spring in her step and was fixture in our neighborhood. Peace to your soul dear lady.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Ann Brown's name
Memorial Events
for Ann Brown
How to support Ann's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ann Brown's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
