Richard D. Brown Obituary
The family announces the passing of Richard D. Brown (Melrose, Massachusetts) on August 30, 2026. Richard, born in Lynn, Massachusetts, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Brown and Anne Brown (McDonald); and his sister Patricia Donahue (late Robert). He is survived by: his daughter Andrea; his fellow Marines; his wife Isabelle (Kimball); his children, Alison McDonough (Tim) of Marblehead, Jason Brown of Swampscott and Cathy Brown; his mother-in-law Andrea Pagliuca (Steve); his brother Robert D. Brown (Judy) of Groveland; his grandchildren, Kiley, Morgan, Ashley and Stevie; his nieces and nephews, Chris, David, Neil Donahue and Heather Borci; and his cousin Gerard Collins of Winthrop. He is also survived by many extended family members, friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Robinson Funeral Home (809 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary's Church (9 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176). A burial was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 12:30 PM and at 12:45 PM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.
Donations in Richard's memory to the John Bertram House of Swampscott (https://johnbertramhomes.org), 565 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907 or the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930.
