Donald Brown

Woodstock – Donald Brown, 93, of Woodstock. Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the youngest son of the late George and Gladys (Osborne) Brown. His brother and sisters predeceased him – Marjorie Brown DeVries, George Brown, Jr., and Barbara Brown DeVries.

He was the loving husband of the late Patricia Converse Brown, his high school sweetheart. After graduating from Woodstock Academy he served in the United States Marine Corp. He received the Korean Service Medal, the UN Service Medal and the National Service Defense Medal during his military career. Honorably discharged, he came home to marry his fiance and start a family.

He started his work career at American Optical, Pratt & Whitney and then to General Dynamics, Electric Boat in Groton, CT for 30 years as a lab technician. After his retirement at the age of 62, he went on to work at Stop & Shop in Putnam, CT for 20 years.

When he was younger, he filled his off hours working on Maple Hill Farm owned by his Father-in-Law, Richard Converse and Richard’s brother Franklin Converse. He and his family had a small family farm of which he enjoyed taking care of. In his later years, he became a private pilot enjoying time spent in the air and with his son-in-law, Larry, who was also a pilot. He began to build model airplanes and has an extensive collection. He loved working on his gardens and lawn.

Donald is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law: Diane and John Abood Jr. of Clinton, CT, JoAnn and Lawrence (deceased) Lussier of Putnam, CT, Debra and Eric Porter of Woodstock, CT and Karen and Daniel DeLuca of Chiefland, FL. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Donations in Donald’s memory can be made to Muddy Brook Volunteer Fire Department in East Woodstock, CT or the Marine Corps League Chapter in Danielson, CT.

The family plans to hold a celebration of life at the East Woodstock Congregational Common at a later date TBD. For a memorial guest book visit www. GilmanAndValade.com