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LEWISTON – Angie M. London Brown, 94, passed away Oct. 23, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion after residing there for nine months.

She was born May 7, 1913, in Bath, the daughter of Samuel B. and Pearl A. (Doyen) London. She was raised in Mexico, attending Mexico schools and graduating in the “class of 1930.” She was a star athlete for MHS, setting a record in high jump while also single-handedly winning the Oxford County girls track meet in June of 1929. She was a member of the girls’ basketball and soccer teams.

She later married Kenneth P. Brown Sr. in 1934, and raised four children in Mexico. She was employed by the dietary department of the Rumford Community Hospital, retiring in 1981.

Her family roots are deep in the Mexico area. Her great-grandfather and later her grandfather, Melvin J. Doyen, owned and farmed on land that is now the Oakdale Country Club. Her mother was born there in 1890 in the home that later was used as the original clubhouse. She enjoyed being a member of the country club for many years, playing golf with family and friends. She was honored to be the first woman elected to the board of directors of Oakdale, in addition to holding other offices over her many years of membership. The Mexico Historical Society was another of her many and varied interests, where she was privileged to contribute detailed information, a family heirloom and numerous memories to enhance its value to the community.

She was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan; she would often be up late into the evenings watching the games so she could later discuss the plays with her sons and grandsons. At the age of 87, she pursued an interest in art, which resulted in capturing nature’s beauty on canvas in treasured landscapes, Audubon still life, whimsical animal paintings and a portrait of one great-granddaughter.

She was the oldest member of the Dixfield Seventh-Day Adventist Church, having held many offices since its beginnings, 50-plus years ago. She contributed many hours and resources to the church school and health food store. A life dedicated to good healthful habits, helping others in need, volunteering in the adult literacy program, or being a friend to all was a large part of her legacy.

She is survived by three children, Dale L. Brown of Turner and wife, Philomena, Janet Brown Conaway and husband, Bill, of Benson, Ariz., and Warren L. Brown and wife, Michelle, of Old Town; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three cousins who are all in their 90s; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Kenneth P. Brown Sr.; son, Kenneth P. Brown Jr.; two infant grandsons; and her only sibling, brother, Charles O. London.

Mother, Nana, G.G. were her most cherished roles in life. She was a woman of faith with a passion for others to share this same faith. The theme of her life of faith might be summed up in the words, “Be There!” She will long be in our hearts and missed very much.

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