Obituary for Stanley Lincoln Brown
Stanley L. Brown, 88, passed away on September 4, 2022 at home with his wife by his side following several years of declining health. Stan was born February 12, 1934, to Harold E. Brown and Sarah Bell (Gifford) Brown, both of Florida, MA.
He graduated from a one room elementary school on Florida Mt and graduated from Drury High School in 1951. He received an associate’s degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1953.
Following graduation, he worked as a carpenter with Eugene Mullette, before being drafted into the Army from 1956 – 1958 where he served with the 101st Airborne. Following his discharge he again worked with Eugene Mullette constructing many buildings in town. He then worked for James Hunter Machine Co. before becoming owner and operator of Brown’s Garage on the Mohawk Trail until retiring in 2003. He enjoyed working on vehicles, woodworking, gardening and especially enjoyed his family and in later years playing with and doing what he could with his grandchildren. He held a private pilot’s license.
Stan served on the McCann School Committee, Florida School Committee, Town Selectboard, Historical Committee, Town Moderator, and Florida Volunteer Fire Department. He coordinated the Florida Bicentennial Committee and Celebration. He served as deacon, trustee and treasurer of the Florida Baptist Church. He was an active participant in the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan committee.
He was family and town historian and was sought out by other historians, authors, and documentarians.
Stan was preceded in death by both parents, brother Harold Brown, sisters Lorraine Moreau and Doris Lewis, nephew Larry Lewis and daughter-in-law Carrie Perrier Brown.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Maralyn L. Brown (Domin); Stanley’s siblings include Elizabeth Long, Edward J. Brown, and Dwight F. Brown (Renate). His children are Steven W. Brown (Lisa), Jo E. Brown, Andrew S. Brown, and Susan “Raine” Brown. Grandchildren- Jaymie Butler Taylor (Bobby), Bethany Gilani (Sameer), Veronica Beauprè, and Nate Beauprè and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Florida Baptist Church, Florida Volunteer Fire Department and Hospice of Western & Central Mass.
The family expresses many thanks for the compassionate and friendly care of Hospice nurses Rachel, Sheena and Kathy.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Flynn Dagnoli, West Chapel, 521 West Main St. in North Adams, and funeral and memorial service on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:00am at the Florida Baptist Church. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
He graduated from a one room elementary school on Florida Mt and graduated from Drury High School in 1951. He received an associate’s degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1953.
Following graduation, he worked as a carpenter with Eugene Mullette, before being drafted into the Army from 1956 – 1958 where he served with the 101st Airborne. Following his discharge he again worked with Eugene Mullette constructing many buildings in town. He then worked for James Hunter Machine Co. before becoming owner and operator of Brown’s Garage on the Mohawk Trail until retiring in 2003. He enjoyed working on vehicles, woodworking, gardening and especially enjoyed his family and in later years playing with and doing what he could with his grandchildren. He held a private pilot’s license.
Stan served on the McCann School Committee, Florida School Committee, Town Selectboard, Historical Committee, Town Moderator, and Florida Volunteer Fire Department. He coordinated the Florida Bicentennial Committee and Celebration. He served as deacon, trustee and treasurer of the Florida Baptist Church. He was an active participant in the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan committee.
He was family and town historian and was sought out by other historians, authors, and documentarians.
Stan was preceded in death by both parents, brother Harold Brown, sisters Lorraine Moreau and Doris Lewis, nephew Larry Lewis and daughter-in-law Carrie Perrier Brown.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Maralyn L. Brown (Domin); Stanley’s siblings include Elizabeth Long, Edward J. Brown, and Dwight F. Brown (Renate). His children are Steven W. Brown (Lisa), Jo E. Brown, Andrew S. Brown, and Susan “Raine” Brown. Grandchildren- Jaymie Butler Taylor (Bobby), Bethany Gilani (Sameer), Veronica Beauprè, and Nate Beauprè and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Florida Baptist Church, Florida Volunteer Fire Department and Hospice of Western & Central Mass.
The family expresses many thanks for the compassionate and friendly care of Hospice nurses Rachel, Sheena and Kathy.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Flynn Dagnoli, West Chapel, 521 West Main St. in North Adams, and funeral and memorial service on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:00am at the Florida Baptist Church. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com