Edward F. "Brownie" Brown, 81, formerly of 220 Amherst St., died August 20, 2008. He was born in Lowell, MA on December 25, 1926, the son of Leonard and Mary (Shaw) Brown. He was a United States Army Veteran. Edward had worked for Felton Woolen Mills and enjoyed taking walks. In his life: Family members include two sisters, Barbara Hardy of MO and Doris Heath of IN, his long-time companion and caregiver, Joan Valley or Manchester; and several close friends including Joan and Bill, Debra and Mike, Crystal and Brian and Denise and Shawn; along with nephews, nieces and cousins. There are no schedule services. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. For more information, go to www.phaneuf.net.