Elwin Wendell Brown Sr.1 
M, #42919, b. Nov 1, 1914, d. Nov 20, 2008
| Father* | Wilbur Issac Brown1 b. May 17, 1873, d. Aug 30, 1945 |
| Mother* | Julia E. Greenwood1 b. Feb 20, 1894, d. May 4, 1920 |
Family | Margaret Eva Green | |
Chronological Events | ||
| Marriage* | Elwin Wendell Brown Sr. married Margaret Eva Green. | |
| Birth* | Nov 1, 1914 | Elwin Wendell Brown Sr. was born on Nov 1, 1914 at Belvidere, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States .1 |
| He was the son of Wilbur Issac Brown and Julia E. Greenwood.1 | ||
| Death* | Nov 20, 2008 | Elwin Wendell Brown Sr. died on Nov 20, 2008, at age 94 at Walden, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States, from congestive heart failure.1 |
| Obituary | Nov 24, 2008 | OBITUARY: WALDEN - Elwin Wendell "Brownie" Brown Sr., 94, of Walden died peacefully, Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2008 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1914 in Belvidere, the son of the late Wilbur and Julia (Greenwood) Brown. On June 5, 1937 he married Margaret Eva Green in Eastford, Conn. In his earlier years he was employed in the construction business as a heavy equipment operator on interstate highways, for Lane Construction in Meridith, Conn., Pulazzia Construction in New Hampshire, and A. J. Orlando Construction. He later worked for H. G. Wood Lumber Mill in Bath, N. H and Britton Lumber in Ely, Vt. For nine years he owned and operated Brown's Sawmill in Walden. He retired in 1980. He was a member of the International Union of operating engineers. Elwin enjoyed his workshop, making wooden toys for gifts, fishing, snowmobiling, gardening, country music and attending Antique Gas Engine Shows. Other enjoyments include: traveling, especially trips to Alaska. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Margaret, of Walden; a daughter: Barbara Chambers of Chelsea; two sons: Elwin W. Brown Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Valparaiso, Ind., and Allen Brown and his wife, Darlene, of North Hyde Park; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one greatgreat grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother: Newton Brown; a sister: Katherine Brown and a son-in-law: Herbert Chambers. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, in Hardwick. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walden Methodist Church in Noyesville. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont, Health Science Research Facility, 149 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405-0075. Arrangements are under the direction of Dian R. Holcomb, of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Published in The Newport Daily Express - November 2008.1 |
| Burial* | Nov 25, 2008 | He was buried on Nov 25, 2008 at Noyesville Cemetery, Walden, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 52980044.2 |