1939 – 2013

AUBURN — Lewis “Fred” Brown, 74, of Valview Dr., died Saturday morning, Aug. 3, surrounded by his family at the Auburn Hospice House. He went to be with his wife of 47 years, Irene, on their wedding anniversary.

Fred was born on March 20, 1939, in Auburn, a son of the late Carl F. and Myrtle E. (Abbott) Brown. He was educated in the Auburn school system.

Fred was an auto mechanic and sheet metal worker at various local businesses. He and his wife, Irene, also owned and operated Chicken City in New Auburn for several years until they retired in order to enjoy their grandchildren.

He was trail master for Mt. Apatite Snow Travelers for the majority of the ’70s.

Fred’s love was the restoration and driving of his 1931 Model A pickup truck. He and his wife enjoyed mining for gems and minerals as well as doing ceramics. Fred was also considered “Our Social Butterfly,” as he enjoyed going and visiting with family and friends. He always looked forward to Thursday night horseshoes with the boys.

Fred leaves behind his two sons, Wally and his wife, Kathy, of Auburn, and Carl and his longtime companion, Trish, of Minot; grandchildren, Rick and Lauren Brown of Auburn, McCoy Brown of Vasselboro and Kaile and Keegan Leighton of Minot; brother, Gordon “Bucky” Brown of Auburn; sister, Carlene Pare and her husband, Gerry, of Poland; several nieces and nephews; and his little dog, Mandy.

Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Fred’s guestbook and to leave condolences for the family.

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