WATERVILLE – Richard Earl Brown Sr., 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 14, 2021, while residing at Oak Grove Nursing Facility in Waterville. He was born in Wilton on April 2, 1929, to Lester Brown and Elise (Lane) Brown.

He grew up in Norridgewock, attending school until the passing of his father, at which time he went to work to help support his family. Farm work and then nearly 30 years at Norrwock Shoe Company. He was a veteran who proudly serviced his country in the United Stated Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge. Once returned to Maine, he resumed his career as a shoemaker.

In 2013, he married Laura (Blodgett) Brown. She was his companion in their home where she took very good, good care of him in an immaculate home. Richard, in later years, resided at Togus Veteran Facility and then, finally, at Oak Grove.

Richard is survived by his wife, Laura Brown; two sons, Allen and wife Cindy of Norridgewock, Richard Jr. of Anson; brother, Harold Brown and wife Joan of Norridgewock; many nieces and nephews; as well as great-nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Marguerite; grandson, Richard Brown III; brothers Carroll, Herbert, Clayton, Lloyd Sr., and Robert, sisters Beatrice, Barbara and Ruth.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Oak Cemetery in Norridgewock

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan ME 04976.

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