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Alexander Brown Obituary

Formerly of Newton and Boston. Entered into rest April 15. Beloved husband of Laura (Appleton) Brown. Devoted father of Barry and Ellen Shapiro Brown of West Newton. Cherished grandfather of Ethan Gus Brown and Jenny Brown. Brother of the late Gus H. Brown, Gertrude LeVine Sawyer, Sybil Moiselle and Minnie Fein. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St, BROOKLINE on Friday April 16 at 1 PM. Memorial observance at the home of Barry and Ellen on Friday following the interment, Sat. evening 7 to 9 PM and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St, Roslindale, MA 02131.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 16, 2004.

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