Irving W. Brown

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Irving W. Brown

BETHEL — Irving W. Brown, 91, passed away on December 20, 2012 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris. He was born to Carl L. and Ruth M. Brown August 3, 1921 in Bethel. After graduating from Gould Academy he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force; he was a proud veteran who earned the rank of tech. Sergeant in World War II. He served with the 6th Airdrome Squadron in England and Germany.

While serving in England he met and married Hilda Mary Wright, who died on January 11, 2011, a member of the British Royal Air force. Upon returning to Maine after the war they made their lifelong home in Bethel, where they raised their four children, of whom they were very proud.

Mr. Brown engaged in a variety of careers, working many years in the local mills. Upon the construction of Telstar High School, he became head custodian where he worked until retirement. He had a natural ability to fix and repair things and enjoyed working with wood.

Survivors include four children, David and wife Judi, Kathleen and husband Larry, Suki and Bob and wife Suzanne; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irving and Hilda Brown scholarship fund at Telstar Regional High School. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, Greenleaf Chapel, 37 Vernon Street, Bethel. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.