WINDHAM — It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia “Pat” M. Brown Emerson, of Windham and Westbrook, 92, announces her passing on Saturday, Aug., 10, 2019, after an extended illness.

She was born in Hallowell, Sept. 20, 1926, the daughter of Vernon and Florida Burgess Brown. She was the second of 14 children.

She was predeceased by her husband, George E. Emerson Sr. Together, they built the successful business George E. Emerson and Sons, Inc., located in Windham from 1959–1988. She also suffered the loss of her son, George E. Emerson Jr.; sisters, Charlotte Strout, Florence Stanley, Barbara Capen and Janet Carson; brothers, Irwin, Robert, Charlie, Dickie and Herbie.

Above all, family was the pride and joy in her life. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, “Nana” and “Mimi.”

She is survived by her son, Vernon F. Emerson of Naples; sisters, Muriel Sayward and Nancy Masters; brothers, Kennison “Chummy” Brown and Mike Brown; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She had numerous close and cherished friends that have blessed her life through the years.

An hour of visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 16, at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham, where a service will follow at 11 a.m., at the chapel. Burial will be private on the family lot at Arlington Cemetery, Windham.

To express condolences and to participate in Pat’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: National Kidney Foundation Finance Department, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.