The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the April 26, 2014
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Florence D. Brown of Kennett Square Florence D. Brown, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at her residence. She was the wife of William J. Brown who passed away in 1983, and with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Annie Leonard Diviney. Florence was a bookkeeper at the Mushroom Co-op in Kennett Square, for many years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Kennett Square. She enjoyed going to the casino’s and going to church. She also enjoyed going on trips with her friends and being with her family and friends. Florence is survived by one son, John R. Brown and his wife Norma Jean of Oxford; two daughters, Linda B. Ely of Kennett Square, and Joan M. Brown of Cochranville; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by two sons, William R. Brown and Thomas E. Brown; and one brother, John D. Diviney. Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, April 30th, at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. Her viewing will be private. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Kennett Fire Co. No. 1, 301 Dalmatian Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.