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Mary Brown Obituary
She was born Nov. 15, 1922, in Groton, the daughter of Loren H. and Mary Hannah (Kenyon) Murphy. Mrs. Brown was married to Maurice W. Brown who died Dec. 22, 1998. She graduated from Robert E. Fitch High School in 1940 and had been employed by the Town of Groton for 24 years in the tax collectors office from 1958 until retirement in 1982.
She is survived by a son, Calvin M. Brown and his wife, Arleen, of Ledyard; a daughter, Linda B. Sadler and her husband, Charles, of Griswold; two brothers, Joel Murphy of Groton and Warren Murphy of Waterford; six grandchildren, Patrick and his girlfriend, Laura, Seth Sadler, Heath Brown and his wife, Jody, Toni Hopkins and her girlfriend, Alicia Alverson, Donna Oddo and her husband Gary and Arthur Cost; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Mel Murphy.
A Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. There are no calling hours.
Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton, is assisting with the arrangements.
Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook or to share a memory.
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brian birch
August 9, 2013
Donna, Calvin & Arleen, my thoughts are with you all, may your memories always be brightly lit by the love you shared.
August 4, 2013
Despite our physical loss,Her beautiful soul will live on forever.Love,Karl Mary and family.
August 3, 2013
Cal and family, I feel so blessed to have been a part Grammy Brown's extended family. I admired her strength, agility, and most of all, the warmth she projected with every word she spoke. My family will be remember her very fondly.
Love Rozanne and family
Tam Mead-Osborne
August 3, 2013
Dearest Cal and Family,
Your mother absolutely adored you. Ever the apple of her eye, she moved Heaven and Earth for her only son. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Tam Mead-Osborne
August 3, 2013
Dearest Linda and Family,
You girls were inseparable, two peas in a pod. Every opportunity to gather 'round her kitchen table was occasion to celebrate. So very sorry for your loss.
August 2, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Gram was a lovely person and loved by so many. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered.
With love,
Gina, Brian, and Tylor Conover
joe consolini
August 2, 2013
Sorry Cal and family for the loss of Gram. Really enjoyed her kindness. Great lady
Tam Mead-Osborne
August 2, 2013
Dear Uncle Bud and Uncle Joe,
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved sister,'Toots'.
bonnie wirzburger
August 2, 2013
To cal and family so sorry for your loss she will be missed,,she's in gods hands now and will be watched over forever,our deepest condolences..she was a lovely woman
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