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John Brown Obituary

NORTH PROVIDENCE - John G. Brown, 87, passed on April 22nd surrounded by family and friends.
He was the son of the late Alexander and Lillian (Bailey) Brown.
John was the proprietor of J.W. Brown and Son Masonry Contractors for over 60 years. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.
He is survived by three sons, John Brown, Richard Brown and his wife, Cheryl and Alan Brown and his wife, Patricia, a daughter, Brenda Franco and her husband, Joseph, two brothers, Kenneth and Donald Brown,18 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Linda Bailey and grandfather of the late Lynde Groccia.
His funeral will be held Saturday, May 2nd at 9:45am with a service at 10am in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln. Burial with military honors will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held Friday from 5 to 8pm. For online condolences visit www.thekeefefuneralhome.com.

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

Published by Pawtucket Times from Apr. 24 to May 2, 2015.

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Pamela J Brown and granddaughter Ayleen

Pamela J Brown

November 22, 2016

Pamela J.Brown, John Brown dad.

Pamela J Brown

November 22, 2016

John McDonald

May 1, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Brown family...

john durand

May 1, 2015

You were a hard worker,an inspiration, and a true friend.l will miss you.

Kimberly Tack

April 27, 2015

Al, Patty and family - Jon and I are sorry for your loss and were honored to have known your father. Thoughts and prayers to your family, love Kim & Jon Tack.

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Kaleigh Anderson

April 27, 2015

Grampa thank you for the amazing childhood memories. May you now rest in peace.

Patty Brown

April 25, 2015

For you grandpa Jack

Patty Brown

April 25, 2015

I will miss the best father-in-law ever. Love you, Jack

Patty Brown

April 25, 2015

I will miss you Jack. You were the best father-in-law a girl could have had. Love you.

erin brown

April 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of uncle Jacks passing. He was a great man who was well loved and he will always be remembered.

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