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Delores Brown Obituary

Brown, Delores Anna Brown, Delores Anna; died September 29, 2018 in Utica MI hospice care on the day of her wedding anniversary to her beloved Victor J. Brown. Mr. Brown predeceased her in 2007. She was 87 years old. Surviving are three children Vivian (Douglas) DeGain, Elise (Gregory) Gray, and M. Bruce (Renee) Bradford, and four stepchildren Linda (Timothy) Burke, Larry (Paula) Brown, Duane Brown, and Keith (predeceased by Lisa) Brown. Delores Brown's lineage also includes 12 grandchildren Michael (Katie) DeGain, Bryce (Jennifer) DeGain, Danielle DeGain; Brian (Jenelle) Rausch, Renee (Eric) Venditti; Anna Bradford, Alex (Ann) Bradford, Drew (Rizza) Bradford; Timothy E. (Breanne) Burke Jr., Patrick T. Burke (Maribel del Valle); Victoria Brown, and Kevin (Susan) Brown. Additionally, her family grows to include 13 great grandchildren Macie and Carson DeGain; Fisher DeGain and Abigail, Cicily and Emilia Coscarelli; Avery and Julia Rausch; Jayden and Joey Powell; Alisson Burke; and Elizabeth and Alexander Brown. Mrs. Brown is also survived by two brothers Joseph (Anna) Otter, Richaard Otter, and two sisters Elaine Tomaszewski, Kathleen Tountas, many nieces and nephews and their children. Delores Brown was born in Detroit and lived in greater Mt. Clemens. She attained Silver Life Master Duplicate Bridge status, ACBL, and played throughout her lifetime. She was a beautiful and elegantly dressed lady. She graduated from Dominican High School, excelling in vocal music and solo performance. Mrs. Brown was cremated. A private service will be held at a later time.

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2018.

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Diana Otter- Benedetto

October 19, 2018

Aunt Delores was a beautiful lady. I loved getting to know her. I have to say I really enjoyed our talks.
She always said " I don't know how you are always so cheerful." I would reply " Aunt Delores,because I'm talking with you"

Elise Gray

October 19, 2018

Although I will miss you, I am so happy that you are at Peace, out of pain, and with Victor!

From Left, Avery, Julia, Elise, Delores, Renee @ 2017

Vivian DeGain

October 8, 2018

Browns and Bradfords <br />From Left back row, Greg, Elise, Vivian, Doug, Bruce, Renee, Keith. Front Row, Delores, Susan and Kevin. @ 2016

Vivian DeGain

October 8, 2018

Delores Brown

Vivian DeGain

October 8, 2018

Delores Brown @ 2016

Vivian DeGain

October 8, 2018

Vivian DeGain

October 8, 2018

Mom and grandma in happier days.

Vivian DeGain

October 8, 2018

She was loved and she will be missed.

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