William R. Brownlow's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2018 in Reading, Massachusetts

William R. Brownlow

December 24, 1920 - October 15, 2018 (97 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

William R. Brownlow's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2018 in Reading, Massachusetts

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Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home

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William R. Brownlow

December 24, 1920 - October 15, 2018 (97 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

William R. Brownlow Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William R. Brownlow (Reading, Massachusetts), born in Beverly, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 97, on October 15, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William R. Brownlow or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Thomas Brownlow and Esther Wedgwood Brownlow (Guiliani); and his siblings, Arthur Thomas Brownlow, Jr. and Emily Brownlow Peoples Persia. He is survived by: his wife Antoinette; his daughters, Joanne Bachran, Beverly McKie (Phil Spofford), Emilie Rettig (Jon), Nanci Murphy (Harvey Ford) and Sheila Brownlow; and his grandchildren, Alissa Circle (Kyle), David Rettig (Chrissy), Joshua Bachran (Allyn), Daphne Safrit (Ashton Pryor), Daniel Rettig (Stephanie), Amy Rettig, Katelyn Circle, Brayden Circle, Ethan Rettig, Abby Rettig, Lily Rettig, Margot May Pryor and Amélie Safrit Pryor. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home



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Oct 18

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Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home
25 Sanborn St, Reading, MA 01867

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Oct 19

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
45 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

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