Florence “Poppy” (Child) Brown a Needham resident since 1957 died on Saturday November 20th at the Briarwood Healthcare in Needham. Born and raised in Woburn, Poppy graduated from Woburn High School in 1939. She married Edmund W. Brown on February 22, 1945 later moving to Needham where they raised their three children. They were married for over 36 years until Edmund died in 1981. Poppy worked at GTE for 15 years retiring in 1987. She remained IN Needham where she enjoyed knitting and ceramics. She is survived by her three children: Richard C. Brown of Canterbury,CT, Leslie C. Brown of Novato,CA and Susan P. Brown of Needham. Poppy is also survived by her grandson Derek G. Brown of Manitou Springs, CO and her two great grandsons Brock and Jack. Private graveside services were held at the Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in Poppy’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Mass Chapter, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.
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