Richard Douglas Brown ~ September 12, 2013

Richard Douglas Brown of Livonia passed away September 12, 2013, at his home after a long illness. He was born December 10, 1934, the son of Francis and Margaret Wallace Brown.

Dick is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary Ann Hanna Brown. They lived in the same home in Livonia for well over fifty-five years.

He will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Karen Brown and Connie (William) Ohle both of Livonia, and by his son Richard (Teresa) Brown of Dunedin, Florida.

Affectionately known as Bumpa, he leaves his thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 brothers, Ronald (Sally) Brown and Robert Brown; sister, Maureen (Gene) Flanders, many family members and friends.

Dick was a member and past Master of the Livonia F & AM Lodge #778 for over fifty years. He was also active in the local Eastern Star, where he was a past patron and DGL. He was a long time member of Lakeville United Church of Christ. Dick was an avid sports fan participating in his younger years and later as a spectator. There was no other baseball team in his mind than the New York Yankees. He totally enjoyed going to the games of his grandchildren and would rarely miss a game. After his retirement as a purchasing agent for many years, Dick enjoyed working around the house and also doing wood working projects. He will be forever remembered mowing his yard.

Friends may call Monday, September 16 from 4-7 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc, 21 Big Tree Street, Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, 11:00AM. A Masonic ceremony will be held Monday, 7PM following calling hours. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorial contributions may be made to Livonia Masonic Lodge # 778, PO Box 49, Livonia, NY, 14487. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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2 thoughts on “Richard Douglas Brown ~ September 12, 2013

  1. We were so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of a good man and wonderful father and grandfather. Commercial Street will not be the same without him.

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