Dorothy M. Brown Obituary
The world bids farewell to Dorothy M. Brown of South Hadley, Massachusetts, departing on August 5, 2025 at the age of 96. Dorothy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy M. Brown to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Doyle and Anela Doyle (Stawasz); her husband Thomas Brown; her sons, Daniel and Thomas; her granddaughter Rachel Bowen; and her siblings, Florence, Joan, Jackie and Buddy.
She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia McKissick (late John McKissick) of South Hadley and Marian Kirley (Fran) of Sykesville Md; her daughter-in-law Lucinda Brown of South Hadley; and her grandchildren, Jonathan, Bryan, Patrick, Bevan, Katie, Christopher, Mark, Andrew, Sarah, Jamie and Cayla. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home (2049 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the St. Patrick Chapel of St. Jerome Church (169 Hampden St, Holyoke, MA 01040). A burial was held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at the Saint Jerome Cemetery (1666 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040).
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jerome Parish of Holyoke.
