Mabel A. Brown

BROWN, Mabel A., 87, CHAPMAN, August 2, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle.

CHAPMAN – Mabel A. Brown, 87, passed away on August 2, 2011, at a local hospital. She was born on August 30, 1923, in Chapman, the daughter of Perry and Doris (Walton) Henderson.

She and her husband Delmar owned and operated Mabel’s Donuts in the 1970’s. Mabel enjoyed cooking, knitting, and crocheting. She was the family entertainer and always enjoyed family and friends that came to see her.

She is survived by two sons and their wives: Delmar “Butch” and Ann Brown of Greenbush, Joel and Katharine Brown of Presque Isle; a daughter, Marilyn “Sister” Putnam and her husband, Charlie of Mapleton; three brothers: Pat Henderson of Dallas, TX, Carlton Henderson of St. Johnsbury, VT, and Richard Henderson of Presque Isle; a sister, Irene Lint of Presque Isle; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Peter, Brown of Mapleton.

She was predeceased by five brothers: Douglas, Winfred, Aubray, Elwood and Bobby Henderson; seven sisters: Iona Perkins, Katherine “Kay” Gill, Clara Jett, Glenna Tingley, Betty Dahlgren, Donna Moore and Lois “Honey” Henderson.

Friends and family called 6-8 p.m., Wed., at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. A private graveside service was held at Worth-Grendall Cemetery, Chapman, on Thursday, with the Rev. James Ackerson officiating. Those who wish may donate in her memory to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Online condolences may be expressed at duncan-graves.com