Edwin Brownie, Friend, Bubba C. Brown

Yarmouth – Edwin C. Brown, age 96, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, December 18, 2010 after a short illness. Edwin, “Bud” as he was called by his parents, was born in New Gloucester, ME on October 11, 1914, the only child of Chester A. and Bessie (Rowe) Brown. He attended New Gloucester schools and later moved to Yarmouth, ME where he graduated from Yarmouth High School in 1931 at age 16. He was also a graduate of Northeastern Business College in Portland, ME.

On January 1, 1940 he married Marion Seabury at the First Universalist Church in Yarmouth, ME. He and Marion would have celebrated their 71st anniversary January 1, 2011. Brownie enlisted in the US Navy on November 3, 1943 and served as a Seabee in the Pacific, mostly in the Philippines and Hawaii, until February 4, 1946.

Upon returning to Yarmouth, he went to work for the US Post Office and on July 1, 1946 he was appointed Post Master of the Yarmouth Post Office by President Harry Truman. Brownie was one of the last Post Masters to be appointed by a US president and served until his retirement on May 31, 1971. Soon after his retirement he went to work in real estate for a few years.

Brownie loved all animals, especially all his cats over years, however, his last cat “Muffin”, was very special to him. He had many interests over his 96 years: chess, golf, horse racing, gardening and the stock market, just to name a few. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. One of his favorite places to visit was Disney World in Orlando, FL. He often spoke with fondness of the trip he and Marion took with their grandchildren Robin and Brian.

Brownie is survived by his loving wife Marion of Yarmouth; his two daughters: Frances Rioux and her husband Robert of Yarmouth; Lois J. Brown of Old Orchard Beach; his two loving grandchildren who called him “Friend”: Robin Reed and her husband Alan of New Gloucester; Brian Rioux and his wife Kara of Portland; Brownie was known as “Bubba” to his great-grandchildren and he will be sadly missed by: Emily Reed and Dylan Reed of New Gloucester and Joey Rioux of Portland.

Brownie’s family wishes to express their thanks to Coastal Manor in Yarmouth for all the love, kindness and compassion they gave “Ed”, “Dad” during his stay there.

There will be a private family graveside service later in the spring. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the Brown Family.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to a charity of your choice.