SWEDEN — Stanley J. Brown, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Landing in Cape Elizabeth.

He was born December 4, 1928, in Unity N.H. The second eldest son of four born to Harrison and Josephine (Goewey) Brown.

Growing up he worked at a farm while going to Stevens High School. After graduating he moved to Sweden, Maine, to take care of his uncle Benjamin Gerald. It was during that time that he met his future wife Alice C. Tower.
They married in 1950 then moved to their home on Berry Road in Sweden.

He was instrumental in forming the Sweden Volunteer Fire Dept. He was also a member of the Sweden Grange until it closed, then he and Alice joined the Bear Mt. Grange in South Waterford. He was initiated into the Mt. Tirem Lodge #132 in October of 1977 and then attended Delta Lodge #153 in Lovell.

He was an active member of the Sweden Community Church and then the South Bridgton Church. They were also members of the Crazy 8’s square dance club where they made many lifelong friends.

Always an avid gardener, he worked many hours in the greenhouse he build in 1960. His love for growing plants of all kinds continued throughout his life, even when he moved to The Landing in 2023 he had a small garden that he could see from his window.

He is predeceased by his parents Harrison and Josephine Brown, his beloved wife Alice, brothers Sidney and Benjamin Brown.

He is survived by his brother Raymond Brown, sisters-in-law Irene Tower, and Anna Brown; his children Linda Dutil of Sweden, her children Jacob and wife Jasey Stetser, Laura and husband Christopher Gerry, Sandra and husband Donald Dolan of Las Vegas Nev., her children Philip and his wife Tania Ting- ley, John and Rebecca Tingley, Melissa and Mike May, Amanda and Gabrial Hadden, Stanley and wife Jackie Brown of Falls Church, Va., his daughter Laura and Kelvin Taylor, Susan and husband Wayne of Summerfield Fla., and their son Scott and wife Janet Farrington. Thirteen great-grandchildren Brandon, Hailey and Dylan Capano, Martina, Tristen and Arianna Tingley, Issack, Ethan and Austin May, Gia Hadden, Austin, Brady and Addison Farrington. And great-great-grandson Emmett May. Also many beloved nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 21 at the Lovell VFW Hall, Smarts Hill Rd., Lovell at 2 p.m. Donations in Stanley’s memory can be made to the Delta Lodge #153 in Lovell, or another worthy charity.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services 8 Elm Street, Bridgton ME. To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com.