Edward J. Brown

March 16, 1937 - March 13, 2016

LEWISTON- Edward J. Brown, 78, of Auburn, passed peacefully on Sunday March 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on March 16, 1937 the son of the late Gilbert and Bertha Brown. He served in the Air Force for two years and married Beatrice Anita White of Presque Isle, Maine. He worked as a cab driver and the shoe factories for many years. Edward loved fishing, country music, spending time with family and friends and loved all animals. Survivors include his wife Beatrice of Auburn; his children Susan Bickford of Manchester, NH., Kim Edwards of Lewiston and Elaine LaBelle and her husband Bill of Greene, Eddie Brown of Livermore Falls, Cheryl Whiting and her husband Mike of Sabattus and Karen Brown of Manchester, NH.; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. He will be deeply missed by all and they are at ease knowing he is at peace. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Brown- Died in Lewiston on Sunday March 13, 2016. Mr. Edward J. age 78 a resident of Auburn. A military honors service will be held privately at a later date at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Rd. in Augusta. At the family’s request there will not be any visitation. Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.