Arthur Francis Brown

West Springfield-Arthur Francis Brown passed away on Tuesday, February 4 at home in West Springfield. He was 68 years old. Born in Hollywood Florida on December 6, 1956, Arthur was raised in Springfield by his mother, Theresa and her husband Edward Rauh. He leaves behind a sister Cheryl Brown, brothers Robert Brown and Albert and Edward Rauh all of Springfield ma. Pre-deceased are his sister's Norma and Darlene. Arthur was married to Gloria Brown who passed away in 2005. He leaves behind his daughters Krystina Malone (Jon) of West Springfield MA and Doreen Kirchner (Mike) of New Ipswich, NH from his first marriage to Linda Brown. He leaves behind grandchildren Michaela Provencher of Westfield, Zachary and Marshall Provencher of West Springfield MA, Mikayla and Mikey Kirchner and Kaelob Buonassisi of New Ipswich and many nieces and nephews who will miss him. Arthur worked as a handyman for many years doing a variety of renovations and home improvements. There was no job he wouldn't do for anyone. He loved scuba diving and was a licensed instructor. He loved being in the water, Karate and working out. He spent tons of time bodybuilding when he was younger. Arthur loved to read the Bible and listen to readings on his phone. He spent a ton of time at Spartans of West Springfield doing odd jobs. Arthur will be missed by Soo many. All services have been entrusted to TOOMEY-O’BRIEN Funeral Home in West Springfield.