Benjamin A Brown

Ben was born in Bradford, NH on October 6, 1934, the son of Norman and Eva (Ingalls) Brown. He was a resident of the Keene area for most of his life, having lived in Swanzey and most recently Marlborough for the past 20 years. Ben took great pride in everything he did, especially his work. His perseverance led him to establish his own plumbing and heating business, which he successfully operated for over 40 years.

He was a member of the Italian Club in Keene and a communicant at St. Bernard’s Church. Ben’s greatest treasure was his family. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his wife, kids, and most importantly, his grandchildren. Playing cards with family and friends, and fishing were among his favorite pastimes. He loved to travel, never missing a family vacation to the ocean or mountains. In later years, he spent time in Greece and visiting relatives in Italy and traveling to Mexico and throughout the Caribbean. He enjoyed living in Naples and Spring Hills, Florida with his wife during the winter months for over 20 years. Ben was a kind and compassionate individual. His outgoing and friendly personality was evident to everyone who knew him. He was a devoted father who provided a college education for all of his five children. He had an unlimited amount of generosity, donating to several charities throughout the years.

Ben is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Virginia M. (Trubiano) Brown of Marlborough, NH; three daughters, Tammy B. Coutts and her husband Bill of Marlborough, NH; Toni J. Raffelt and her husband Tom of Marlborough, NH; Tonya M. Polishan and her husband Craig of Bedford, NH; two sons, Michael Brown and his wife Deborah Austin-Brown of Keene, NH; Benjamin Brown and his wife Kaaron Brown of Keene, NH; three brothers, Norman Brown, his wife Jane, his twin brother William Brown both of Clearwater, FL and Wayne Brown and his longtime companion Kate Kitridge of Keene, NH; two sisters, Hattie Todd and her husband David of Keene, NH and Eva Raitto and her husband Alvin of Troy, NH; eleven grandchildren; William B. Coutts, Katelyn A. Coutts, Thomas P. Raffelt, Sarah E. Raffelt, Alyssa A. Brown, Peter A. Brown, Andrew A. Brown, Benjamin A. Brown, Mia E. Brown, Craig J. (“CJ”) Polishan, and Nicholas C. Polishan. Ben was predeceased by two brothers, Ona Brown and Ted Brown.

At the family’s request, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the American Lung Association, 20 Warren Street, Suite 4, Concord, NH 03301.