William L. Brown, 93, of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts died peacefully on November 27 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation, Eagle Pond, South Dennis, MA.
 
Born in Bangor, Maine in 1924 he was the eldest surviving son of Benjamin Brown and Dorothy Meehan.  Right after graduating Brewer High School in Maine, he joined the United States Army in 1943 and served as a gunner in the Army Air Force during World War II.   Rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, having served faithfully and honorably, he retired from the United States Air Force in 1970.   He received an Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service and a Certificate of Merit for outstanding contribution and service to the mission of Strategic Air Command.
 
After a distinguishing career in the military, he worked at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Unemployment Office finding jobs for people, including veterans, and retired in 1991.
 
He had a passion for woodworking, remodeling his home and building furniture for his family.  He was a kind- hearted soul who loved animals and brought cheer and happiness to those around him.  He dearly loved his wife and she loved him.
 
He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine J. Brown, his four children Nancy, Roger, Gary and Natalie and his four step-sons Stephen, Larry, Richard and James Edwards and his grandchildren.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth.
 
 Donations in his memory may be made to the Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631.

Grampa Brown, I am sorry that we never had an opportunity to have a relationship, but you came to Maddie's first birthday, and I came to your services. A beginning and an end to a story that never got a chance to right the in between. Ostensibly, you would be 100 this year, but you didn't reveal your Month and Day which I suspect had to do with how quickly you enrolled to serve our country after high school. I wanted to become a Blue Angel, but I am only 4'11", Dad (Roger) took us to the Otis Air Show every year they had it, and that we would go. I didn't know the depth of your service, but you had showed up proudly wearing a WWII Veteran hat to Maddie's Birthday. I want you to know that I am doing what I can to raise awareness for Veterans and their sacrifice, so while I didn't serve, I hope you are proud. Peace be with you, Heather