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Julia Brown Obituary

HAMPTON - Julia Brown, 60, of Hampton, passed away on Jan. 4, 2014, with her family and friends by her side after a seven-year battle with Pick's disease, a rare form of dementia.

Julia was a lifelong resident of Hampton and was born in Exeter on March 18, 1953. She was educated in the Hampton School District, having graduated from Winnacunnet High School with the Class of 1971. Julia went on receive a Bachelor of Science in business from the University of New Hampshire with the Class of 1975 and a Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich., in 1979. She was very active in her town having served as moderator of the Hampton School Board and in the American Legion Auxiliary.

Julia worked for the N.H. Department of Safety as a hearings examiner and held several prominent board positions during her tenure. She served as the chairperson of the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board and the administrator for the Board of Manufactured Housing. Additionally, Julia owned and operated a successful private practice in Hampton's Depot Square, serving many local clients at the beginning of her career. Throughout her life, Julia also worked in family businesses such as Depot Honda, Hampton Coach, and New England Old Car Barn.

She was a talented cook, gardener, and artist, having enjoyed stained glass work, ceramics and music. Her favorite place in the world was Plaice Cove beach in Hampton, where locals would frequently see her enjoying the sand and seawater on summer days.

Julia is survived by her children, Jenny and Carleton Simpson; her parents, Stanwood S. and Jewell (Sherburne) Brown; her brother, Arthur M. Brown and his wife, Corrine M.; her nephew, Blake A. Brown, and her special friends, Sandy and Peter Bronstein..

services: Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Julia's name to the Hampton Historical Society, P.O. Box 1601, Hampton, 03843, where Julia is a life member. Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton. Visit, www.RemickGendron.com to view Julia's memorial website or sign the tribute wall.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Jan. 7, 2014.

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Dan St. Hilaire

January 14, 2014

Julia was one of the nicest people I have ever met. You will be missed Julia!

NANCY LEVESQUE

January 9, 2014

I WILL FOREVER CHERISH THE FRIENDSHIP WE HAD. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH JULIA. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND. REST IN PEACE. XOXO

January 8, 2014

I'm so saddened to hear of Julia's passing. She and I were special friends growing up in Hampton. What a caring, funny and genuine person she was. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Gaye Finan Tarallo (WHS Class of '71)

January 7, 2014

Rest in Peace my Beautiful Julia. I love you.

Mrs. Williams

January 7, 2014

I am saddened by your loss and hope you find comfort in the many memories of Ms. Julia Brown. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you the same at this time of need-Romans 15:5.

Mrs. Williams

January 7, 2014

I am saddened by your loss and hope you find comfort in the many memories of Ms. Julia Brown. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you the same at this time of need-Romans 15:5.

JoAnn Rose

January 7, 2014

A beautiful lady gone way too soon. Although I didn't know her, my heart goes out to her family. There's a verse in the Bible that comforts me where it says that one day no one say "I am sick." I will remember you all in my prayers.

January 7, 2014

We are very sad to hear of Julia's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor and caring person who passed too early in life. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Brown family.

Regards,

Scott & Christine Bean

January 7, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you all. Sincerely, Kevin Foley

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