Richard Brown (1921 - 1983)

Born 7 Sep 1921 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Barbara Ruth (Dickey) Brown — married 3 Jul 1948 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States

Died 12 Jun 1983 at age 61 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States

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Richard was a Freemason.

Native Mainer (born, married, and died in Belfast, Maine)

Corporal Richard Brown served in the United States Army in World War II
Service started: 30 Jul 1942
Unit(s): HQ Squadron 13th Army Air Corps
Service ended: 2 Dec 1945

Richard Brown is a descendant of Mayflower Passenger Richard Warren.

Biography

Richard was born in 1921. His mother taught him to play piano and encouraged his love of books. His parents were active in the Grange, and he performed in numerous plays.

During WWII, he served as a company clerk in the 13th Army Air Corps in the Pacific theater. Because he played piano, he often entertained at the officers club.

He managed Palmer's Stationery store for John Palmer in Belfast, and later purchased the business. Many high school students, including all five of his children, had their first job at "Palmer Prep."

He was a member of the Masons and Past Master of the Timothy Chase Lodge. He was the secretary of the lodge for many years. He had a dry wit and was often the emcee at many lodge functions.

He enjoyed gardening, something he had done with his mother, Louise. He shared that passion with his children. He passed away in 1983.

He is a descendant of Mayflower Passenger Richard Warren

Sources

• Birth: Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921, [1]
• 1930 "United States Census, 1930," Richard Brown in household of Charles E Brown, Belfast, Waldo, Maine [2]
• 1940 "United States Census, 1940," Richard Brown in household of Charles Brown, Belfast, Waldo, Maine [3]
• 1948 "Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1966, 1977-1996," Richard Brown and Barbara R Dickey, 03 Jul 1948 [4]
• Death: United States Social Security Death Index; [5]
• "Maine Death Index, 1960-1996," Richard Brown, 12 Jun 1983, [6]
• Find A Grave: Memorial #20239869 Richard Brown, Grove Cemetery, Belfast, Waldo County, Maine