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RICHARD BROWN Obituary

BROWN, Richard A. Richard A. and Nancy J. (Bolley) of Franklin and formerly of Natick and Medway, died suddenly, October 10, 2015 at their home. Richard was the beloved son of Edith (Richardson) Brown of Natick and the late Irving Brown. Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late William and Eleanor Bowley. They are survived by their devoted son Jason A Brown and his wife Susan of Stoneham and their loving daughter Laura J. Ravellette along with cherished grandchildren Dylan, Derek and Devin Brown and Samantha Ravellette. In addition, Nancy leaves behind her brother Billy Bowley of Winter Haven, FL; Richard is survived by his siblings Gloria DeWitt and her husband Charlie of Cove City NC; Carolyn Gonzagowski and her husband Walter of Venus TX; David Brown and his wife Ellen of Lakeville, MA; Stanley Brown and his wife Evelyn of Brae Burn FL and Dorothy Landry and her husband Bill of Murfreesboro, TN, along with many nieces and nephews whom they dearly loved. Family was everything to Richard and Nancy. To be closer to their grandchildren, they recently returned to Massachusetts after living in Celebration, FL for 10 years. Both young at heart, they entertained relatives and friends at DisneyWorld, making sure their memories were truly magical. Richard thoroughly enjoyed his motorcycles, NASCAR, and convertibles. Nancy would lovingly care for everyone, ensuring a good time was had by all at family events. Richard was a 1967 graduate of Natick High School. He received a Masters Degree in Business from Bentley College. He retired from John Hancock Funds as CFO in 2004. He was very proud of his military service with the Army National Guard, retiring after many years as a Major. Nancy was a 1968 graduate of Medway High School. She was a devoted mother. Because of her love for children, she pursued her degree in Early Childhood Development at Dean College and became a Preschool teacher in Medway. She loved to cook and entertain her extensive family, applying her artistic ways to her cooking and decorating skills. Relatives and friends are invited to attend their funeral service on Tuesday, October 20, at 1:30 PM in the Chapel of the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common. Burial will follow in Dell Park Cemetery. Visiting hours are Monday, October 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in their memory to Victory Junction Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317. For directions and to sign the online Guest Book please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2015.

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