Stanley L. Brown, 88

FLORIDA, Mass. — Stanley L. Brown, 88, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, at home with his wife by his side following several years of declining health.

Stan was born Feb. 12, 1934, to Harold E. Brown and Sarah Bell (Gifford) Brown, both of the town of Florida.

He graduated from a one-room elementary school on Florida Mountain and graduated from Drury High School in North Adams in 1951. He received an associate's degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1953.

Following graduation, he worked as a carpenter with Eugene Mullette, before being drafted into the Army from 1956 – 1958, during which he served with the 101st Airborne. Following his discharge, he again worked with Eugene Mullette constructing many buildings in town. He then worked for James Hunter Machine Co. before becoming owner and operator of Brown's Garage on the Mohawk Trail until retiring in 2003.

He enjoyed working on vehicles, woodworking, gardening and especially enjoyed his family and in later years playing with and doing what he could with his grandchildren. He held a private pilot's license.

Stan served on the McCann School Committee, Florida School Committee, town Select Board, Historical Committee, as town moderator, and on the Florida Volunteer Fire Department. He coordinated the Florida Bicentennial Committee and Celebration. He served as deacon, trustee and treasurer of the Florida Baptist Church. He was an active participant in the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan committee.

He was a family and town historian and was sought out by other historians, authors, and documentarians.

Stan was preceded in death by both parents; his brother Harold Brown; sisters Lorraine Moreau and Doris Lewis; nephew Larry Lewis, and daughter-in-law Carrie Perrier Brown.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Maralyn L. Brown (Domin); Stanley's siblings include Elizabeth Long, Edward J. Brown, and Dwight F. Brown (Renate). His children are Steven W. Brown (Lisa), Jo E. Brown, Andrew S. Brown, and Susan "Raine" Brown. His grandchildren are Jaymie Butler Taylor (Bobby), Bethany Gilani (Sameer), Veronica Beauprè, and Nate Beauprè, and he had many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Florida Baptist Church, Florida Volunteer Fire Department and Hospice of Western & Central Mass.

The family expresses many thanks for the compassionate and friendly care of hospice nurses Rachel, Sheena and Kathy.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, and the funeral and memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at Florida Baptist Church. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.