ROBERT A. BROWN 1926-2020
GORHAM- Robert A. Brown, age 93, passed away at his home in Gorham on Sept. 22, 2020.
Born in Brooklyn NY, son of Louis A. Brown Sr. & Genevieve (Rogers) Brown. Bob served in the US Navy during WWII, in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as an engineering Tech. for American Bosch Arma, military division, in the 50s-60s. He then went to work for the US Immigration & Naturalization Service at Kennedy airport, eventually promoted to Supervisory Inspector. He earned many commendations in his career w/ INS, & met numerous interesting people; probably his favorite was Irish actress Maureen O’Hara, with whom he maintained a friendship until her death. Bob traveled extensively in the US & Europe, with Ireland a frequent, beloved stop. He visited Ireland 2 dozen times; it was the homeland of his maternal grandparents & he had strong ties to “Eire”.
Bob enjoyed cooking, & entertaining his family & countless friends. He was a crossword puzzle devotee, & an avid reader. He was also very fond of all animals, but most especially dogs. He had a grand sense of humor.
Bob lived in NY until 2008, when at age 82, he bravely moved to Buxton, Maine, to be closer to family. He had been residing at The Inn at Village Square, Gorham Maine, since Nov. 2019.
Bob was predeceased by his parents; his older brother Louis Jr.; his nephew, Roger Brown (Port Angeles, WA); & great-nephew, Harry Weymouth (Buxton). He is survived by numerous nieces & nephews, including Judy Brown (Terry) Weymouth (Limington); Arlene (Frank Cipriano) Brown (Saratoga Springs NY); Joyce Brown (St. Petersburg, FL); Betsy Weymouth (Limington); Roger’s children (WA); & Harry’s children (Buxton). Bob was “Best Uncle Ever” to his nieces & nephews, & loved by all. We also count Bob’s many friends as “extended family”; thank you all, faithful friends.
Bob was a communicant at St. Anne’s in Gorham.
His family wishes to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at The Inn at Village Square, & Northern Light Hospice, all of whom gave Bob kind & loving care in his last months. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to a favorite charity.
There will be a Funeral Mass to celebrate his life at St. Anne’s Church, Main St., Gorham on Saturday Sept. 26 at 11 AM. For the health & safety of all, there will be no visiting hours. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com