Henry J. "Hank" Brown

1940 - 2018

Henry J. "Hank" Brown obituary, 1940-2018

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

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McHugh Funeral Home & Cremation Service

283 Hanover Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

Henry Brown Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2018.

Henry J. Brown, 77 of Bedford, died January 16, 2018 at the Catholic Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on May 16, 1940 in Springfield, Mass. the son of Henry F. and Loretta (Hurley) Brown. He moved with his family to Manchester when he was 8 years old, was educated in the Queen City school system and was a graduate of Bishop Bradley High School.

He was a proud veteran of the NH Army National Guard. "Hank" was employed as the parts manager at Grappone Ford in Concord with over 40 years of service. He was a member of Jutras Post #43 in Manchester. He was an ardent fan of his sons' and grandchildren's sporting events and spent many afternoons cheering them on. He also enjoyed his quiet time spent mowing his lawn and the occasional trip to Foxwoods with the love of his life, his wife Joan, to challenge the "One-Armed Bandits". He will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father grandfather and friend.

He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years Joan (Gagnon) Brown in 2006.

Members of his family include his sons Steve Brown of Bedford and Ted Brown and his wife Jennifer of Westwood, Mass, his grandchildren Emma, Owen, Jack, Teddy and Rose, his cousins Tom and Simone Thurston, Carol West and Barbara Thurston and his brother and sister in law Nick and Joyce Kasiaras as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday January 19 from 4 to 7 pm at the McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday January 20 at 11 am in St. Elizabeth Seton Church 190 Meetinghouse Rd. in Bedford. Urn burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Henry's name be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association 135 Parkinson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10305.

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January 22, 2018

Dale Freeman

Let me start by saying I'm very sorry for Steve & Teddy and there loving families for there loss.I am sure your reading a lot of the same about "Hank" I guess when you are as true,kind and caring everyone you touched can feel meaning of a great man.The years we worked together I will cherish.But we were much more than coworkers.I enjoyed sending you home with supper to see you smile with new sports gear it was such a joy.My wife thought the world of you from talking about how much you missed joane and not realizing how much she did around the house to asking how patty was and knowing how much he cared for her.she loved when hank would call before a Celtics game was on and she loved when he would tell her he loved her before he hung up(he was known as hankie to her) Hank even made the blue man group a great experience for my son who though as uncle hank.Hank will be greatly missed by my wife and I.we take great satisfaction knowing he is with his loving soulmate joane,

January 22, 2018

Dale & Kathy Johnson

Steve and Teddy, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was a gentle man, a good man.

January 22, 2018

Kevin

My deepest condolences to this family, Hank will be missed deeply by so many lives he touched along his way. I met him through family that worked with him for so many years he was like an uncle . Always smiling always happy and asking about my family. No more blue man group for us but I know he smiles upon everyone's life he touched.. You will be missed and remembered

January 21, 2018

Elaine Doerfler

Steve & Teddy, my sincere sympathy to you and your families. I have very fond memories of both your Dad and Mom. Very sorry for your loss.

January 20, 2018

Tommy Thurston

Steve and Teddy I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Hank was well loved by our family. I have many fond memories of him teaching us how to use the yo yo and seeing him at Grappone. I'll be thinking of you.

January 20, 2018

Dan and Karon Dunn

Hank was a great guy and a very good friend. Steve and Teddy, take solace in knowing Hank is reunited with the love of his life, Joanie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families.

January 19, 2018

STEVE AND TEDDY-WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND A WONDERFUL HUSBAND TO JOANNE. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD DURING THE HOCKEY YEARS. OUR LIVES WERE ENRICHED BY KNOWING HANK.

January 18, 2018

Chris Pappas

Steve and Ted, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. Hank was a true friend for over 40 years. I sat with him recently at the Grappone Employee dinner as we talked about past good years. We will miss his speeches at all the gatherings.

January 18, 2018

George and Trese Young

George and I always enjoyed your humorous Irish messages at all celebrations at Grappone, and your kindness to us when Kevin passed away. We will cherish the Louis Armstrong singing doll you gave us then. "What a Wonderful World", RIP our dear friend. You are in good company......

January 18, 2018

Doug and Alice Duguay

To Steve, Teddy and the rest of the Brown family. We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences.

January 18, 2018

Doug and Alice Duguay

To Steve, Teddy and the rest of the Brown family. We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences.

January 18, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

January 18, 2018

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Posted by Hank & Nancy Provencher

January 18, 2018

Hank & Nancy Provencher

Steve, Ted & family,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences.
Nancy & I loved your Dad, he always greeted us with a warm friendly smile and kind words. He welcomed me into your family with opened arms and made me feel like I had always been a family member.
I truly enjoyed hanging out in the garage watching and cheering on the patriots with the rest of the crew.
Rest in peace Hank and God Bless you for being the kind hearted person you were.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers

January 18, 2018

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Lloyd Hutchinson

Hank was a great friend and I will miss him. The great times spent with him during those years with the National Guard and beyond will always be memories I will cherish for as long as I live. Hank was one of the most caring individuals I have ever known and he will be missed by his family and friends. R.I.P. my good friend and my deepest sympathy to his family.

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