Earl Scott Brown Jr.

Earl Scott Brown Jr., age 74 of Maynard, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, April 28, 2025, after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other health issues. He was the loving husband of Fiorella “Fee” (Barbuto) Brown.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on June 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Earl Scott Sr. and Thelma (Coolbroth) Brown. Scott was raised and educated in Maynard, Massachusetts, graduating from Maynard High School, class of 1969. He was a rebellious teenager and ladies’ man; his yearbook was signed “Sigh no more ladies, for I am here.” However, he always had a crush on his Italian classmate and close friend, Fiorella. By the time he finished high school, Scott and Fiorella had fallen in love, and they were married a year later on May 23, 1970. The couple then bought a house in Maynard to raise their growing family.

Scott was a hard worker who was determined to provide a comfortable life for his family. He got a job at Digital Equipment Corporation, who recognized his talent and dedication, paid for his college classes, and eventually promoted him to a senior mechanical engineer. Scott worked at Digital for 25 years, then continued his career at Stratus Technologies. At age 48, Scott realized his lifelong dream of owning his own business when he purchased and operated the Corner Store on Walnut Street in Maynard. Running his own business was rewarding, but being a hardworking perfectionist who liked to do things himself, Scott worked very long hours seven days per week. After five years, Scott returned to the professional world and got a job at Egenera software company. Scott eventually retired at age 62.

Scott was a dedicated family man. He loved taking his wife and children to his parents’ lake house in New Hampshire and to the beach in Marshfield. He was very handy, a jack-of-all-trades some might say. He used his skills to build a playhouse for his young children, put up a pool in their backyard, build a patio and even a third bedroom in their house. The Brown house became a popular stomping ground for all the neighborhood children. In addition, Scott was an amateur mechanic who enjoyed fixing our cars. He was also eager to lend a helping hand whenever neighbors and friends needed help with house projects.

Scott had a great sense of humor and sarcastic wit; he loved making people laugh. He was also an avid New England Patriots fan and loved watching games with his buddies Bill and Bob. When at home, Scott was often sitting in his backyard with a beer in his hand watching games from his portable TV or listening to his favorite music on the radio. Scott loved the Beatles, Donovan, Harry Nilsson and all the classic 60’s bands but also loved listening to newer bands that his children and eventually grandchildren enjoyed. In his younger days, Scott loved riding his motorcycle and actually bought a new one during his “midlife crisis” period. Scott loved learning about history and would often watch the History Channel for hours on end. He also loved action films, chess, and various hobbies he dabbled with throughout his life, including golf, tennis, woodworking crafts, and even working with stained glass.

In his later years, Scott cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and would often go to their sporting and school events. His eyes would always light up when his grandchildren would visit and he loved wearing his “Wicked Cool Grampy” shirt that they gave him.

Scott is survived by his wife, Fiorella “Fee” Brown of Maynard, MA; his children, Melanie Brown-Lyons and husband Richard “Rich” Lyons II of Concord, MA; Jason Scott Brown and wife Stephanie of Burlington, MA; his grandchildren, Sarah Lyons, Richard “Richie” Lyons III, Conner Brown and Cadence Brown; his sister, Judy Conners of Burlington, VT.

Scott requested that his funeral be a private event for family members and close friends. Please write condolences on this website or by emailing his wife at fee_scott@comcast.net.

Scott’s granddaughter, Cadence, has a rare autoimmune disease called Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). She is doing very well now due in large part to the research conducted by the JM foundation. In lieu of flowers, Scott asked that people consider making a donation to this organization by visiting https://www.curejm.org/donate/  and clicking the donate button.