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Brown, III
1959 - 2015
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Obituary for William Henry Brown, III
VINALHAVEN - Bill Brown, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Vinalhaven, Tuesday, March 17, 2015.
Born July 1, 1959 to William H. Brown II, and Patricia Ann Morrison, Bill grew up and attended local schools on Vinalhaven.
Bill was a man of many talents. He was never one to put himself first and took great joy in helping others. A lifelong friend of his put it best, "he would give the shirt off his back if it meant something to someone".
He was a master at event planning. If someone was overwhelmed with a wedding, birthday, or funeral he would make sure it happened, with class and dignity. Bill spent many years volunteering at the church and teaching Sunday school. Throughout his life he also cared for the elderly and even assisted people with getting to doctor’s appointments on the mainland. He was also a great caretaker and painter, working on countless homes over the years. He had a love of pets and adopted all that risked a likely demise. He did everything he could for the local humane societies, including hosting and raising funds for the annual Vinalhaven Pet Show.
Bill touched the hearts of many people and their families, and they have the stories to go with his many good deeds. Especially in times of need, no matter what someone was going though, he could always put a smile on their face.
Bill is survived by his brother Todd Brown and his wife Melissa; a nephew Evan Brown all of Vinalhaven; his brother Timothy Brown and his partner Tracey Doxter; a niece Alexis Brown all of Charlestown, NH; his half-sister Rosemary Haskell and her husband Norman of Deer Isle; nephew's Ira and James Warren of Vinalhaven; many cousins and friends from near and far, as well as his faithful pets!
For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, Maine 04841, or P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, Maine 04856.
A gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Born July 1, 1959 to William H. Brown II, and Patricia Ann Morrison, Bill grew up and attended local schools on Vinalhaven.
Bill was a man of many talents. He was never one to put himself first and took great joy in helping others. A lifelong friend of his put it best, "he would give the shirt off his back if it meant something to someone".
He was a master at event planning. If someone was overwhelmed with a wedding, birthday, or funeral he would make sure it happened, with class and dignity. Bill spent many years volunteering at the church and teaching Sunday school. Throughout his life he also cared for the elderly and even assisted people with getting to doctor’s appointments on the mainland. He was also a great caretaker and painter, working on countless homes over the years. He had a love of pets and adopted all that risked a likely demise. He did everything he could for the local humane societies, including hosting and raising funds for the annual Vinalhaven Pet Show.
Bill touched the hearts of many people and their families, and they have the stories to go with his many good deeds. Especially in times of need, no matter what someone was going though, he could always put a smile on their face.
Bill is survived by his brother Todd Brown and his wife Melissa; a nephew Evan Brown all of Vinalhaven; his brother Timothy Brown and his partner Tracey Doxter; a niece Alexis Brown all of Charlestown, NH; his half-sister Rosemary Haskell and her husband Norman of Deer Isle; nephew's Ira and James Warren of Vinalhaven; many cousins and friends from near and far, as well as his faithful pets!
For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, Maine 04841, or P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, Maine 04856.
A gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Phone: 207-594-4212
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
110 Limerock Street
Rockland ME04841
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