Charlton: William M. Brown, 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd, in the Overlook Masonic Healthcare Center, Charlton, after a long illness.

He leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Doris W. Brown; his son, Jeffrey Brown and his wife Mary of West Bolton, VT; his two daughters, Lisa Meunier and her husband Robert of Sturbridge and Christina Benton and her husband Peter of St. Petersburg, FL; his brother, Clark Brown and his wife Susan of Scottsdale, AZ; his 10 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his sister, Doris Shost.  He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War era and served as a 1st Lieutenant navigator on a KC135 Stratotanker Airplane.  He served from 1954 to 1960.

William was a self-employed sales rep for several lawn and garden supply companies for many years, retiring several years ago. Bill served on the Board of Directors at the Southbridge Credit Union. He coached Little League Baseball in Southbridge. After moving to the Overlook community, he became a member of the Council at Overlook.  Bill enjoyed reading, baseball, gardening, playing golf, tennis and playing pool.  Bill and Doris enjoyed their travel adventures to several fabulous destinations. Above all, Bill loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.

A funeral Mass for Bill will be held on Monday, June 15th at 11:00am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  Burial in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge, will be at a later date.  A calling hour in the church will be held on Monday, June 15th, from 10:00 to 11:00am, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton, MA 01507.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.