BROWN, Ralph F., Sr- Of Malden, May 30th. Devoted husband for 58 years of Anna M. (Doherty). Beloved father of Ralph F. Brown, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Lynn, Paula Rice and her husband Steven of Malden, Michael C. Brown and his wife Carol Ann of Medfield and Lisa Gilligan and her husband Daniel of Malden. Dear brother of Lawrence F. Brown and Walter R. Brown both of Malden and the late George, Arthur and Beatrice Brown. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Stephanie, Kristin, Steven Jr., Dianna, Michael Jr., Andrew, Megan and Daniel. Also lovingly survived by his great grandson Jaxson as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith-Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, MALDEN at 9 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith-Carroll Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Expressions of sympathy in Ralph's name may be made to Project Triangle, 420 Pearl Street, Malden, MA 02148.
A life long resident of Malden, Ralph, at 81 years of age, passed away at home suddenly Saturday afternoon. For 41 years until his retirement, he worked for Boston Steel on Bryant Street and was a United States Navy Veteran during World War II.