Francis J. Brown
Brown, Francis J. “Brownie”, 87, of Milton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 10, 2013. Born to Francis J. Brown Sr. and Kathryn (Keenan) Brownie lived most of his life in Milton until he went into assisted living in Wayland. Brownie was predeceased by his wife Mary (Linehan), they leave behind their son Jim, his wife Dawn, and their three children Bryan, Kate, and Colin of Wayland, and their daughter Maryanne (Peterson), her husband Russell, and their two children Hannah and Joe of Westford. Brownie was an ex-Marine who saw heavy combat in WWII in the South Pacific. Returning home after the war he worked 45 years as a Pressman for newspapers in and around Boston before retiring from the Boston Globe in 1990. Brownie loved hunting, fishing, his dogs, as well as cooking and traveling especially with his friend of 80 years Bobby Sandblom of Milton. A special Thank You to Carlos and Roxanne Campos and to the staff at Sunrise of Wayland and to the caregivers of Hospice of the Good Shepherd,for all their loving care.
Guestbook Entries
Maryanne, I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you, our prayers too ,
Much Love,
Fab & family
On behalf of the entire membership of Local 3, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of our Brother Frank. I had the pleasure of working with Brownie for many years at the Globe.
Martin Callaghan
President
Boston Pressmen’s Union Local 3
Frank .. He was in the first wave on the attack at Iwo Jima. Tough old Marine and a good Union man. My condolences to the Brown family and friends.
RIP Brother Brownie.
Kevin Toomey
Secretary Treasurer
Boston Newspaper Printing
Pressmen’s Union #3