George L. Brown

George L. Brown, 85, of One Pine Street, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in his hometown of Peterborough. George was born in Peterborough on March 24, 1927, son of the late Dyer F. and Eva F. (Connell) Brown. He was one of ten children and a lifelong resident of Peterborough. The Brown family holds an unbroken record of graduates from the former Peterborough High School: 10! George graduated in 1945. George went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy. He served in the South Pacific during WWII as a signalman aboard the minesweeper USS Prevail. After returning home, George worked for over 33 years at the Public Service Company of New Hampshire, (PSNH). He retired 1987. His true calling in life was fire service. George served actively as a firefighter with the Peterborough Fire Department and “retired” in 1981 after 29 years. Still an avid fire buff, he continued to support and serve the department as its photographer until his death, totaling over 60 years of continuous service to his hometown of Peterborough. George will also be remembered as a great historian and for being the curator of the Aquarius No. 1 Fire Museum, which was located in the house he grew up in, right next to the fire department on Summer Street. The George L. Brown Remembrance Walkway at the Fire Museum in Peterborough was named in his honor by the Peterborough Fire/Rescue Association George was recently presented a lifetime achievement award from the Leather Helmet Society for his fire service. He was an active member of the Peterborough Historical Society, the Peterborough Fire/Rescue Association and VFW.” George was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Fisher) Brown, on July 11, 1993 He is survived by his son, Daniel M. Brown of Dallas, TX and his 2 daughters, Cathleen E. Giannoumis of Waynesboro, PA and Jody Secino of Gilsum, NH, 5 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA Pediatric Burn Unit, C/O Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or to the Peterborough Fire Department, 16 Summer Street, Peterborough, NH 03458. At Mr. Brown’s request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM at All Saints Episcopal Church, Concord Street, Peterborough, NH. Rev. Sarah Robbins-Cole, Associate Rector will officiate the service. http://thetributecenter.com/tributeplayer/default.aspx?webcasteventid=1570#/webcast