Funeral notice: John R. Brown, 70, of Watertown

John R. Brown, 70, of Watertown passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Aug. 5.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown, and continues one hour prior to services Thursday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown.  Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.