George W. Brown

Belchertown, MA-It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George W. Brown, beloved husband, father and papa, on April 19, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. George was born in the comfort of his family home on September 12, 1936 to the late Thomas Brown and Minnie (Dunlap) Brown. He spent all his life residing in Belchertown and helping his community. George worked for Diamond National, a box manufacturer for 47 years, made the time to be a school bus driver in town as well as various tree and work projects with the DPW. George loved to keep busy and when he wasn't working, he loved to spend time on his tractors on the farm. His memory will forever live on with his wife of 67 years, Donna L. (Leavitt) Brown as well as his three children Rhonda Marchelletta of St. Augustine, FL, Vanessa Gosselin (Martin) of Belchertown, and Heather Hubbard (Brian) of Belchertown. He also leaves his five dear grandchildren; Crystal Rappoccio, Brandon Gosselin, Amber Betsold (Andrew), Tyler Hubbard (Callie) and Hunter Gosselin as well as his five great grandchildren; Kelsey, Briana, Riley, Vivian and Hayden. George is predeceased by son, George Jr along with his 10 siblings; Hazel Zitka, Edith Owen, Betty LaBrecque, Thomas Brown, Kenneth Brown, Albert Brown, Glenrose Rollett, Madeline Lyon, June Blomberg and Shirley Desroches. Services will be private for the family. Please consider making a donation to Baystate Hospice Care in George's memory to Baystate Health Foundation 280 Chestnut St. Springfield, MA 01199-1000.