FRANCIS E. BRAWN
DOVER-FOXCROFT- Francis E. Brawn, 68, died April 15, 2008, at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1940, in Dover-Foxcroft, son of Donald and Ivie (Decker) Brawn. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a woodsman and truck driver for most of his life, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Melvin) Brawn of Dover-Foxcroft; 2 sons, Jimmy Brawn and Peggy of Hudson, and Danny Brawn and his wife, Lorraine of Dover-Foxcroft; 4 daughters, Melody Rizzitello of SC, Tammy Keefe of Bangor, Candy Parsons of FL, Annette and her husband, Clayton Willigar of Littleton; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; 2 brothers, Dennis Brawn of Abbot, and Fred Brawn of Dover-Foxcroft; 2 sisters, Angie Levesque of Medway, and Jenny Chase of Dover-Foxcroft; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Brawn of Dover-Foxcroft. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Bert Brawn and son, Joey Brawn.

Family and friends may call Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 1 to 3 PM, at Gerrish-Warren Center at Thayer Parkway in Dover-Foxcroft. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guest register go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.