Beulah H. Brown obit

Beulah H. Brown
1927-2017

HARTFORD – Beulah H. Brown, 89, lifetime resident of Hartford, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at her home in Hartford with family nearby.

Beulah lived a long faithful life – faithful to her Lord, family, church, friends and her community. She went to be with her Lord on the same day as her loving husband Stanley 13 years prior.

Beulah was born on June 19, 1927, to Helen Keene Bragg and Frank Bragg in Hartford, Maine. She was born and raised on the farm on Bragg Hill. She attended schools in Hartford and Canton. She married the love of her life, Stanley Brown on Dec. 2, 1944. Beulah and Stanley were married for 59 years.

Beulah was a town clerk for many years out of her own home. She was a member of the Hartford Community Church for 50-plus years. Beulah was also a member of the Hartford Heritage Society, Hartford Women’s Group, Hartford Historical Society, Hartford Cemetery Association and Maple Grove Cemetery Association where she served as treasurer. She was a treasurer for many groups and associations. She enjoyed her time with the woman’s group and craft fairs.

Beulah lived life to the fullest and had many friends. Beulah loved her family dearly and had many hours of enjoyment watching and teaching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an excellent cook, gardener, homemaker, seamstress, and squirrel-eliminating farm girl. Of Beulah’s many hobbies, she loved to feed and watch her birds. Beulah was proud to be able to keep her home warm with her wood furnace all her life.

Special thanks to neighbors, Betty Plumley and Terri Hinkley for providing transportation and companionship to and from church. Beulah enjoyed her special neighbor and friend of 61 years, Francis Wallace. Francis has shared many of life’s highs and lows with Beulah. Our families have grown together for many years.

Beulah is survived by three sons: James Brown Sr. and wife Dorothy of Dade City, Florida; Wesley Brown and wife Paula of Hartford; John Brown and wife Patty of Hartford; two daughters, Cindy Violette and husband Kenneth of Auburn; and Diane Jeselskis and husband Richard of Buckfield; grandchildren: James Jr., Eric, Heather, Lloyd, Tracy, Jana, Dianne, Kevin, Justin, Jason, Justin, Anthony, Cameron, Stephany, Taylor, Lea, Michael and Samantha; great grandchildren: Joshua, Jessica, BRYON, Matthew, Lauren, Jared, Chase, Faith, Alex, Evan, Katie, Caleb, Mia, Sophia, Spencer, Evan, Payton, Alana, Olivia and Callen; sister, Iva Graves and husband William; and sister-in-law, Genesta Brown.

She was predeceased by her, parents, her husband Stanley on Feb. 1, 2004, two brothers and tw0 sisters. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral service was held at Hartford Community Church, Hartford, Maine. Interment in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery, Church Street, Hartford, Maine.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, contribution in memory of Beulah H. Brown may be made to: Hartford Community Church, C/O Tom Hamilton, 23 Pine Haven Drive, Hartford, Maine 04220.

Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls.