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MACHIAS - William F. Brown, of Roszyk Hill Road, passed away Sunday (Nov. 16, 2025) at Olean General Hospital.
William was born May 18, 1939, in Machias, and was the son of Frank P. and Elise G. Scott Brown. On Jan. 23, 1960, in Franklinville, he married Arvona Card, who predeceased him Oct. 23, 2016.
William served during the Korean War in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years. He then went to work for Conrail as a signal man and retired from Norfolk Southern after 40 years.
William was the little league football coach for Tri Town Trojans and the Machias Baseball team. He was a member of the American Legion Drill Team in Franklinville, a member of the Machias American Legion Post 9 and Arcade VFW Post 374.
William enjoyed playing guitar, watching sports, playing baseball, making crafts and playing word games. Most of all he loved being able to spend time with his family.
William is survived by three children, Monica "Sue" (Bruce) Kessler, Martin W. (Maria) Brown and Mary L. (Donald) Laird; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Justin, Alex, Derrek, Dallas, Ashton and Devin; five great-grandchildren; Jack, Kenadee, Vera, Hunter and Gracelyn; and a brother, Robert (Isabel) Brown.
Along with his loving wife, Arvona, William was predeceased by his parents; a granddaughter, Alicia; a great-grandson, Jake; and a sister, Janet Horning.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Nov. 22, 2025). Burial with full military honors will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Machias.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Machias Fire Department, 9548 Main St., Machias, NY 14101.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main St. Franklinville.
Online condolences may be made at https://www.babbitteastonfh.com/.
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