Brownlow, Ronald E., 85, September 7, 2010. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton. Interment held in the Lower Smyrna Cemetery.
SMYRNA – Ronald E. Brownlow, 85, died Sept. 7, 2010 at a local healthcare facility. He was born Jan. 18, 1925 in Smyrna, the son of Arthur and Jessie (Sewall) Brownlow.
Ronald grew up in Smyrna. He spent most of his time working in the woods loving the land and his horses. You could always take in a great story from Ronald, and he made the best maple syrup in town and enjoyed time with family and friends and a full plate. Ronald’s family would like to give thanks for all the caring and comforting hands at Graymour Boarding Home and Gardner Health Care Facility.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Priscilla (Springer) Brownlow of Houlton; step-sons Fred Anderson and his wife, Jackie of Island Falls, Sandy Anderson and his wife, Irene of Smyrna; four grandchildren, Mathew Anderson and his wife, Lisa of Island Falls, Rachel Anderson of Smyrna, Alex Anderson and his wife, Connie of Caribou, Eric Anderson and his fiancée, Deanna Daigle of Orono; four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jacob Anderson of Island Falls, Blake and Gwen Anderson of Caribou; sister, Lydia Bragon of Oakfield; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Stanley Brownlow and his sister, Alice Collier.
Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home 6 to 8 Thurs. Funeral services were held at the funeral home 10 a.m. Friday with Rev. Jonathan Stevens officiating. Interment will be in the Lower Smyrna Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Ronald’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730.
Online condolences may be made at dunnfuneral.com