Lawrence E. Brown, Sr., 81, of 88 Masonic Home Rd., and formerly of Leicester died Saturday, January 31 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness.
He was the husband of Mary E. Coombs who died in 2006.
He leaves a daughter Carol A. Stone and her husband Carl of Rochdale, a son Lawrence F. Brown, Jr. M.D., and his wife Lynne of Walpole, 3 grandchildren; Daniel J. Williams, Martha E. & Meghan A. Stone, 3 great-grandchildren; Crystal M., Carol A. and Constance F. Williams, a brother, Frederick Brown of Westboro, and a sister, Margaret Ann Brown of Heartsdale, N.Y.
He was pre-deceased by a daughter, Constance M. Williams in 1985.
Born in Buckland, MA. he was the son of Richard A. & Ruth (Owen) Brown.
Mr. Brown was a stock room supervisor for 42 years at MA. Electric, retiring in 1989.
He graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA. in 1945. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.
He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid golfer.
A private memorial service and burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Lawrence's name to a charity of one's choice.
The MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester are directing arrangements.