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John Brown Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket

220 Cottage St.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

John Brown Obituary

PAWTUCKET - John Brown Jr., 80, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Betty Ann (Turmel) Brown. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Carline) Brown Sr.
John graduated from Pawtucket West High School and Salve Regina University. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. He was a police officer for the Pawtucket Police Department for 25 years, retiring in 1983. He then worked as a police dispatcher for the Cumberland Police Department. He was a member of the Pawtucket Fraternal Order of Police and the Pawtucket Police Association.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Dawn Shippey and her husband Robert; and John Brown III (Pawtucket P.D.) and his wife Kathleen (Kinch) Brown; two grandchildren, John Brown IV, and Christopher H. Brown and his companion Heather Hermanowski; three sisters, Lillian Donovan, Carol Santos, and Edna Bettey, and one brother, Robert Brown (Pawtucket P.D., Ret.).
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 19th at 11am in Saint Mary's Church, 103 Pine Street, Pawtucket. The family will receive guests from 10am-10:50am in the church prior to the Mass. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home.
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Published by Pawtucket Times from Jan. 16 to Jan. 24, 2018.

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L V

January 20, 2018

Sincere condolences to the Brown family. God can be our refuge and strength during this most difficult time. Psalms 9:9

Michael Baran

January 18, 2018

Mrs. Brown, my sincere condolences for your loss. I will keep you and you're family in my thoughts and prayers.

Erika Vincelette Fitton

January 18, 2018

So sorry about your loss. John was an amazing man. My condolences to the family.

Ella and Joe Baran

January 18, 2018

Mrs. Brown,our thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family. Mr. Brown was a wonderful man. We miss him at Dunkin. He always knew how to brighten up our day. May he rest in peace.

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Ric Rousseau

January 18, 2018

John Kathleen and family,
Remembering John's kind unassuming personality.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Ric Rousseau

January 18, 2018

To the family, so very sorry for your loss, your precious family will remain in our prayers. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through. 2 Corinthians 4:7

Kevin Shea

January 18, 2018

John and the Brown family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was an absolutely great guy. I am happy that I had the chance to get to know him. He will be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to get to know him.

Mickey Dolan

January 18, 2018

John, Dawn, and family,Please know that you are in my prayers, I'm very sorry for your loss.

Cindy Leca

January 17, 2018

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time rest in peace Mr. Brown

January 17, 2018

Aunty Betty, Dawn, Johnny and family. Please know our love thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Uncle john was a great guy and will be sadly missed.
love Diane and Harry Metivier

Tammy Labonte

January 17, 2018

Betty, I'm sorry to see my buddy is no longer with us. John was an awesome man to work with. I know he's going to be missed by everyone. Hugs to you and the family. Luv ya.

Bryan Pilz

January 17, 2018

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mary / Roberta Kearns

January 17, 2018

Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Family,May He Rest In Peace.

Gary Scloardi

January 17, 2018

Sorry for your loss John and family. May your dad Rest In Peace. God bless Gary and Jessica and entire Scolardi family

Mary Lambert

January 17, 2018

Uncle John may you always rest in peace.

Irene and Bill Degnan

January 17, 2018

Dear Betty, We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Sexton-Brady

January 17, 2018

Auntie Betty, Dawn, Johnny & Family, so sorry to hear about Uncle John. He was a fighter and now he is no longer in pain and has earned his wings. Please try to remember the good memories and he will with you always. I loved when you posted him in his patriot gear - they are going to win the Super Bowl for him. RIP Uncle you will be greatly missed.

MARK DESIMONE LINDBERGH A/B

January 17, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael & Joyce Rabbitt

January 17, 2018

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kimberly Faria

January 16, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Brown family..so sorry for your loss....I will treasure the memories of seeing john on a daily basis before his retirement...as i worked for the DMV i got to see and joke around with him ..i loved making him laugh with the crazy dmv stories...he will be missed dearly..May he fly with the angels now

Cecile Dunbar & Lawrence Dureault

January 16, 2018

Betty, Dawn and John,
We are so sorry for your loss. John was such a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Bruce Moreau

January 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of John`s passing. I am glad I had the privilege to have known him. Condolences to Betty, John, and entire family. He was a good cop, a good man, and loved his family. RIP brother.

Sabatini Family

January 16, 2018

Sending our deepest condolences to the Brown family. RIP Officer Brown Our Prayers are with the Family for there loss.

Ashleigh Rigby

January 16, 2018

So sorry for your loss ! ❤ Praying for you during this time. Love you guys .

January 16, 2018

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

Susan French

January 16, 2018

Dawn,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I watched the video of your Dad and the first thing I could not help but notice is how lucky he was to have lived his llife surrounded by so many that loved him. I can definitely see where your own strength came from. My thoughts , prayers, and love are with you now.
Love,
Sue

David Connors

January 16, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I worked with John when he was a dispatcher for Cumberland Police. John was a good man prayers to his family.

Lisa McLaughlin

January 16, 2018

To our dear friends across the street. We want to express our deepest sympathy and love for you all.. For the past eight years we have witnessed and benefited from the true love and degree of caring that your whole family has demonstrated to your own and others...It is a testament to your kindness, compassion and empathy that we have had the opportunity to know and love John aka our Valley Breeze Paperboy.With his impish smile and twinkling eyes, he made us feel welcome from day one. Please take comfort in the knowledge that you have all gone above and beyond in gifting this wonderful man a long and joyous life. All-our love and prayers, David, Lisa, Andrew, and Christa.

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