Livonia: James William Brown Sr. died on December 21, 2013, at Strong Memorial Hospital, at age 61 years. He is predeceased by his parents William & Evelyn Brown and his sister Marianne. Survived by his companion of over 25 years Lesley Wonsey. Children, James W. Brown Jr. of Prattsburgh, Lisa Rillen of Colorado Springs, CO, Diana Brown of Hinsdale, and Christine (Daniel) Cratsley of Hemlock. Siblings; Beverly, Robert, and Richard. Grandchildren; Annette, Emily, Kada, Mariah, Cody, Jessie, Gabriel, and Logan. Jim was employed at Kraft General Foods in Avon, NY for over 20 years. He was a member of the Sons of The American Legion, Conesus, NY for many years.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
You were my brother in my heart. I’m going to miss you. Rest in peace Jim.
Jim, although you will be greatly missed I have heard many triumphant stories about you and your life. I know that your passing is indeed just another triumph of sorts for you and even though it may be a few years away we shall all see you again someday. It is with a heavy heart and tearful eyes that I say goodbye to you dear friend. I considered you a wonderful man and I know that there are many people that loved you and enjoyed your company just the same. Please rest easy my friend I’ll try and watch over Lisa the way that you once did.
I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU AND MISS U. RIP. LOVE U WITH ALL MY HEART.
To the whole Brown Family, I am so sorry for your loss my prayer goes out to you all. Most of all Jim, you were always the thinker of us all!! Over the years you have brought joy to many of us. I can remember some of those times thinking back makes me laugh, don’t worry none it’s all safe I won’t tell a sole lol. Most of all your not in anymore pain, your with your sister,Mom,and Dad,your also with my Mom and Dad. When you see them all give them my love and someday we will all meet again and have fun.(Playing cards) lol Love Ya Bro see ya
Love you and miss you always. RIP Jim until we meet again. I love You Uncle Jim RIP you will always be with us.
So sorry for your loss, we went to school with Jim and have many good memories from that time. Prayers for all of Jim’s family during this very difficult time. Anne and John Lucey
Rest in peace Jim. You will be missed by many.
Love you and miss your always. RIP love your cousins
“we will always love you” Always in our Hearts. Sorry I could not be by your side. in the time of the hour.We will Miss you forever in our Family tree. as it will continue through your chrildrens, family tree. Rest In Peace My Dear Cousin.
Dear Lisa and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Mara & Family
Pittsburgh, PA
I will ALWAYS miss my BIG Brother. He always encouraged me and gave me strength. Wish you didn’t have to go.
Uncle JIm, I will miss how you would always love to pick on me, but it showed you cared. You can now be with your parents and sister and give them hugs. You will always be in my heart, and going to remember all the times we spent together when I was younger, God Bless you and your family
My brother will be missed . Even if it was hard seeing him at the hospital was glad had that time with my brother …Broke my heart but made me feel good when he looked at me and reached out to try holding me to comfort me when I was there to try to comfort him and let him know I Love him ..He was a great brother and brother in law to my husband….We will truly Miss him but now he is with my sister Marianne and my Mom & Dad Love you Always Beverly&Robert Kuttruff P.S Love you (Jam )
Hi dad, You were my best friend and always will be. I love you very much and you will always be with me always and forever. You were amazing father and you took very care of me and I always will cherish that. I am so grateful that I got to spend his remaining days with me and he knew how much I love him and the hugs will I will cherish for complete life time. I love you dad with all my heart and soul.
Love Always,
Your daughter Lisa Marie Brown.
TO THE BROWN FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS … AND NOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND LOOKIN DOWN ON YOU ALL ,,R.I.P JIM,,,,YOU WELL SURELY BE MISSED THATS FOR SURE.