To the Editor:
On Sunday, Feb. 25 we lost another Beach Haven local. At age 83, John Blackmann Brown Jr. passed on to the other side after a gastric stomach issue that slowly depleted his strength. He kept his usual cheerfulness and good humor, even in his last days. A lifelong resident of the Beach Haven area, he was a beloved figure in the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Some of his accomplishments were being married for 63 years to Gail Brown, attaining Eagle Scout in BSA, serving in the…
March 6, 2024
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