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Donald was a World War II, US Coast Guard veteran and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Brown was a former member of Local #1 Bricklayers & Masons Union of Providence and had been Foreman Bricklayer for many years for the E. Turgeon Construction Co. on many Rhode Island building projects. He later owned and operated with his sons, the Don Brown & Sons Historical Masonry Co., Inc. Donald also served as a consultant and "House Doctor" for the Providence Preservation Society.
Mr. Brown was an inventor and holder of several United States Patents. He was a licensed aircraft pilot for over sixty years and a Founding Charter member of the RI Hangar of Quiet Birdmen. He was a member of the former Barney Merry Lodge #29 F. & A.M. of Pawtucket, and presently St. John's Lodge #1 F. & A.M. of Providence, where he was the recipient of the Grand Lodge of RI Fifty Year Masonic Veterans Medal.
Besides his loving wife, Donald leaves five beloved children, Donna L. Reinsant and her husband, Jeffrey, Sr. of North Attleboro, Susan L. Flannagan and her husband, William H. of Pawtucket, Douglas (Kesh) W. Brown of Boise, ID, Donald W. Brown, Jr. of Pawtucket and Scott A. Brown and his wife, Jennifer of Kuna, ID; a brother, Kenneth A. Brown of Pawtucket; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late David A. Brown, Sr. and the brother of the late John G. Brown.
VISITATION will begin on Monday at 11 a.m. at the WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by Services with Military Honors at 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Swan Point Cemetery Chapel, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. Burial will be Private. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to either Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
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Henri Gautschi
September 19, 2020
Always enjoyed seeing Don Brown at North Central Airport, always a happy smiling face. Don is definitely missed. Till we meet again...Henri Gautschi, NCFC
John & Liz Carden
April 21, 2016
To the Brown family. I just spoke to Scott & he told me the sad news. Your father was a great man & will be greatly missed.Liz & I spent many weekends cooking with your Mom & Dad. You are a strong family & we send our condolences. We miss & love you all.
John & Liz Carden
October 3, 2015
Dear Bill & Sue,
Just read of your father.'s passing. Had no idea.Please accept our condolences and heartfelt sympathy. May he rest in peace. Bill & Diane Could.
Pete Chestnut
October 2, 2015
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Don's passing. Don & I met while I was learning to fly. Don & I spent many hours flying together. Don was one of the best friends I ever had. Sleep well my friend. Pete Chestnut & wife Polly
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Roger and Lizzie Wiliams
October 1, 2015
With our deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Mary Ann Brown - Briggs
September 30, 2015
Dear cousin Gladys and families. We were so sorry to hear of cousin Donald's passing. He and his infectious smile will be very missed. May he rest peacefully in love and light. Our love to you. xoxo
Tomas Bueno
September 30, 2015
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the needed strength during this difficult time. Psalms 83:18.
HENRI GAUTSCHI
September 30, 2015
To Gladys and the entire Brown Family. I have known Don ever since my arrival at North Central State Airport in 1974 as a Flight Instructor. Don always had a genuine smile, he always found a solution to what seemed unsurmountable problems. We will really miss him. North Central Airport will never be the same without Don... Henri Gautschi, NORTH CENTRAL FLIGHT CENTER
Aravind
September 29, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Sir.
Mary & Bob Carpenter
September 28, 2015
Gladys to you and your family Bob and I are very sorry for your lost. We still remember the good times we had at your house. Our prayers will be with you during this time.
September 28, 2015
Kenny and the Brown family, So sorry to hear about your brothers passing,he was a great guy. I have a picture of you Don and myself getting ready to fly the Stearman,those were great days in my life,thanks to you and Don. Lou and Anna Verdi.
September 27, 2015
Elizabeth and I are very sorry for your loss. We had the joy of sharing many wonderful family celebrations together. He had a long and wonderful life with a loving family.
We are sorry we cannot be there with you at this sad time.
Dick & Elizabeth
AC
September 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. (Ps. 83:18)
Gary Eidson
September 27, 2015
Donna,
While we never had the pleasure of meeting Don, his life certainly is representative of our "Greatest Generation".
Karen and I extend our condolences to you and Jeff.
Margie Hirsch
September 26, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to your wife and family. Going to miss our morning ritual of putting out the flag.RIP we will miss you. Frank and Margie Hirsch
September 26, 2015
Donna and Sue and Mom and brothers, God Bless you and give you the faith to see this through. I remember your Dad, a very happy man with a loving family. God Bless.
Special Blessings!
James Burns
September 26, 2015
I had the pleasure of knowing Don for many years. We had great times at North Central airways and will always remember Don with a never ending smile,may he rest in peace
September 26, 2015
To Gladys, Scott, Jennifer and all the family my sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers.
...M-K Ferguson
painter of your Venice portrait.
September 26, 2015
Donna, Sue and family, so sorry for your loss
Craig & Linda (Dickson)Burgoyne
Erin Brown
September 25, 2015
Aunt Gladys and Cousins,
So sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Donald. He was a great man and will always be remembered. Reading his obituary... he lived a long adventurous life! I will be out of the country for his service so I send my regards to you all. XOXO Cousin Erin
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