HARPSWELL — Elsie E. Brown, 94, of Cundy’s Harbor, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in West Point, on Dec. 18, 1920, the 12th child of Herman Sr. and Inez (Gilliam) Smith. She grew up in West Point and attended Phippsburg schools.

Elsie married her soul mate, Raymond Brown, and the couple resided in West Point to raise their family.

Elsie felt privileged to be a stay at home mom, she took pride in her children. She loved to sew, and made all of their clothing, herself, with love. She loved to cook, family mealtime was always a feast. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t have done for her family.

In 1956, the family moved to Cundy’s Harbor to be closer to the Brown family. Elsie and Raymond enjoyed the many get togethers, being with family and friends, sing-a-longs, music, dancing, and especially Christmas parties. She was a special lady, someone who gave more to others than for herself. She will be sadly missed. We love you Mama!

Elsie is predeceased by her husband, Raymond; a son, Herman Brown; nine sisters and two brothers.

She leaves behind three daughters, Juanita M. and the late Gordon W. Hersom of Brunswick, Joanne E. Brown of Cundy’s Harbor and Mary E. and her husband Charles Saunders of Cundy’s Harbor; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the families wishes are that if you would like to make a memorial donation in Elsie’s name, please make them to: The Pine Grove Community Church, P.O. Box 196, Sebasco Estates, ME 04565.

A memorial service will be held on April 27, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the West Point Church, 252 West Point Road, Phippsburg, Maine. And burial will follow at Morningside Cemetery in Phippsburg.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.