1943
Carlton
2008
Carlton Brown
January 16, 1943 — January 6, 2008
Carlton Brown, 64, of Upton, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Dianne (Grignon) Brown.
Mr. Brown was born in Northbridge, a son of the late Irwin and June (Goding) Brown. He had lived in Upton for most of his life and was a 1961 graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School. The sole proprietor of the former Brown's Texaco in West Upton for 15 years, he then worked as a mechanic at Fenwal in Ashland for 22 years, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Woodville Rod & Gun Club.
In addition to his wife of 31 years, he leaves three stepsons, Anthony Wood of Arizona, Tom Wood of California, and Chris Wood of Rhode Island; a brother, Brad Brown of Millbury; an aunt, Thelma Brown of Upton; an uncle, Ben Brown of Falmouth; and seven grandchildren.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 690 Canton Street, Westwood, MA 02090.
Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Mr. Brown was born in Northbridge, a son of the late Irwin and June (Goding) Brown. He had lived in Upton for most of his life and was a 1961 graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School. The sole proprietor of the former Brown's Texaco in West Upton for 15 years, he then worked as a mechanic at Fenwal in Ashland for 22 years, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Woodville Rod & Gun Club.
In addition to his wife of 31 years, he leaves three stepsons, Anthony Wood of Arizona, Tom Wood of California, and Chris Wood of Rhode Island; a brother, Brad Brown of Millbury; an aunt, Thelma Brown of Upton; an uncle, Ben Brown of Falmouth; and seven grandchildren.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 690 Canton Street, Westwood, MA 02090.
Service Details
Funeral services Friday, January 11, 2008 at 6 p.m. in theWilliams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
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