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Leslie M. (Les) Brown
Naples, FL
Leslie Martin (Les) Brown, 83, died on November 7, 2010 at the Bentley Village Care Center, Naples, FL due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.
He leaves his wife of 59 years, Barbara; daughter, Daryl L. Brown, (George Stiffler) of Worthington, OH; son, Douglas, (Linda) of Lone Tree, CO; three grandchildren, Christopher, Alexi and Mia Brown; and sister-in-law, Doris Brown of Atlanta, GA.
Born in New York City, November 28, 1926, Les was the second son of Raymond and Helen Brown and was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond F. Brown, Jr.
An active tennis player, international traveler and avid duplicate bridge player, Les enjoyed music, art and entertaining.
During World War II, Les served in naval aviation ordinance, earned his BS in Commerce and Finance at Bucknell University and led production at Paper Novelty Mfg Co., Stamford, CT, a manufacturer of Christmas decorations.
As his final act of generosity, Les donated his body to science in order to help others.
The family expresses their gratitude to the caring staffs of Avow Hospice and the Bentley Village Care Center.
There will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 341053847 or to the Parkinson's Association of SW FL, Inc. 29050 Tamiami Trail North #20, Naples, FL 34103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leslie Brown
November 14, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to you and your
family.
We have you in our prayers and thoughts.
Jan and Art Decker,Naples,Florida
November 11, 2010
Dearest Bobbie,
Love and condolences to you. I'm so sorry for your loss. There is never a way to prepare for losing a loved one....You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Big hug,
Chris Hilgert
Dot Conners
November 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amelia Nolan
November 10, 2010
Bobbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 9, 2010
Bobby, We are so sorry. We will miss Les and consider it a plus in our lives that we knew him. A fine gentleman. We'll be down in Feb and look forward to see you. Love, Nick and Del Romano
November 9, 2010
Safe travels to your next destination. We all miss you! Lots of Love and Happy Memories, Linda, Doug, Lexi, Mia
November 9, 2010
Travel safely to whatever lies ahead. We will miss you greatly. Lots of Love, Linda, Doug, Lexi, and Mia
Elizabeth Sizemore
November 9, 2010
Bobbie, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
George Stiffler
November 9, 2010
My condolences to the Brown family in the passing of Les.
Les was a very kind and generous person to whom I am grateful and honored to have known, he will be missed very much.
Love,
George
November 9, 2010
I love you Mom. Thank you for taking such good care of Dad through very challenging times in the later progression of his illness. Health and Happiness to you for years to come. Daryl
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