LAKELAND, Fla. — Richard L. Brown, 87, passed peacefully on June 16, 2022. Richard was born in Lincoln, Vt., on April 8, 1935.

Richard was predeceased by his mother, Alberta Lou (Obryan) Brown, and father, Leon Brown; son Andrew R. Brown; grandson Jonathan L. Brown; brothers Arnold and Alan Brown; and a sister Margaret.

Richard is survived by his son Lawrence and wife Grace Brown; daughter Connie and husband Arnold Fox; and brothers Graydon Brown of Englewood, Fla., and Douglas Brown of Bristol, Vt. Richard is also survived by several great-grandchildren, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Richard served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and was a member of the Addison County Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

Graveside services will be held at a later date.◊