Blaine Adien Brown Sr.

AUGUSTA – Blaine Adien Brown, Sr., 85, passed away on Nov. 12, 2024 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta. He was born on Jan. 28, 1939, a son of Adien and Olive (Gifford) Brown.

Blaine grew up in Lee and as a young man worked on the railroad system. In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served for two years. Following his honorable discharge, he worked as a carpenter for Ganneston Builders for many years until his retirement.

Blaine was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a quiet man who particularly enjoyed family gatherings and visits while a resident at the Veteran’s Home.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Sandra Marshall and her husband, Horace; and his son-in-law, David Bumford.

Blaine is lovingly survived by his children, Blaine A. Brown Jr., and Elaine Bumford; his grandchildren, Phillip Gallant and his wife Stacy, Melissa Gallant, and David Bumford and his wife Ana; his great-grandchildren, Logan Mercer, Reese Gallant, and Amy Bumford; his siblings, Ansil Brown, sister-in-law Ann (Shirley) Brown, Brenda Akeley and her husband Carl, Norman Brown and his wife Naida, and Robert Brown and his wife Bernadine; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Maine Veteran’s Home for the great care they provided to our Dad.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 584 Maine Ave., Farmingdale, ME 04344. A committal service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta, ME 04330 at the committal shelter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.